VERY RARE BREECH LOADING SPORTING RIFLE BY PAUL POSER IN PRAGUE, CIRCA 1720.

SN NSN. Lockplate is chiseled in relief with a horseman firing a flintlock pistol at a boar brought to bay by two dogs. Cock engraved and chiseled in relief with a serpent. Base of the frizzen chiseled with a serpent. Steel sideplate and steel mounts all engraved. Octagonal bbl inlaid with maker’s signature “Paul Poser a Prague”. Molded full stock is inlaid with an elaborate scene of a dog chasing a stag as it emerges from a cornucopia, all in silver wire, enriched with flowers. Frizzen and pan are attached to a removable rifled cartridge. Numbered 4. These early flintlock breech loading rifles with removable cartridges are very rare and represent an advance in firearms technology for the period. Paul Poser is one of Europe’s most famous 18th century gunsmiths and executed many royal commissions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate is good, somewhat rubbed. Hammer and frizzen have suffered significant rust damage from moisture. Bbl is quite crisp, though dark, will clean. Stock is good with most silver wire inlay intact and silver plaques present. Thumb piece engraved with unknown coat of arms. Sling swivel intact. Wooden portion of trigger guard appears original. 4-49914 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2467

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2467	$11,500.00	VERY RARE BREECH LOADING SPORTING RIFLE BY PAUL POSER IN PRAGUE, CIRCA 1720. SN NSN. Lockplate is chiseled in relief with a horseman firing a flintlock pistol at a boar brought to bay by two dogs. Cock engraved and chiseled in relief with a serpent. Base of the frizzen chiseled with a serpent. Steel sideplate and steel mounts all engraved. Octagonal bbl inlaid with maker’s signature “Paul Poser a Prague”. Molded full stock is inlaid with an elaborate scene of a dog chasing a stag as it emerges from a cornucopia, all in silver wire, enriched with flowers. Frizzen and pan are attached to a removable rifled cartridge. Numbered 4. These early flintlock breech loading rifles with removable cartridges are very rare and represent an advance in firearms technology for the period. Paul Poser is one of Europe’s most famous 18th century gunsmiths and executed many royal commissions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate is good, somewhat rubbed. Hammer and frizzen have suffered significant rust damage from moisture. Bbl is quite crisp, though dark, will clean. Stock is good with most silver wire inlay intact and silver plaques present. Thumb piece engraved with unknown coat of arms. Sling swivel intact. Wooden portion of trigger guard appears original. 4-49914 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2467 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE BREECH LOADING SPORTING RIFLE BY PAUL POSER IN PRAGUE, CIRCA 1720.