FINE SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE.

FINE SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE. SN NSN. Unusually good example of this type of wheel lock retaining nearly all of its original bright gilding on lock. The elaborately inlaid fruitwood stock depicts the usual stag, bird and rabbit motif common to Eastern Europe. Inlay is profuse and very attractive. Oct bbl retains some original engraving. Typical small bore. Original trigger guard. Original patchbox. Inlaid en suite. These 17th century Eastern European birding guns constitute a characteristic group and are eagerly collected by enthusiasts of 17th century Eastern European art. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Hill. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: As noted except for bbl being cleaned. Exceptionally good for type of gun. Few, if any, missing inlays. Much original gilding. Stock exceptionally fine. Hammer retains all small parts and engraving, much as it left the gunsmith’s shop in the 17th century. 4-49751 MZ2 (12,000-18,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2460	$19,550.00	FINE SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE. SN NSN. Unusually good example of this type of wheel lock retaining nearly all of its original bright gilding on lock. The elaborately inlaid fruitwood stock depicts the usual stag, bird and rabbit motif common to Eastern Europe. Inlay is profuse and very attractive. Oct bbl retains some original engraving. Typical small bore. Original trigger guard. Original patchbox. Inlaid en suite. These 17th century Eastern European birding guns constitute a characteristic group and are eagerly collected by enthusiasts of 17th century Eastern European art. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Hill. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: As noted except for bbl being cleaned. Exceptionally good for type of gun. Few, if any, missing inlays. Much original gilding. Stock exceptionally fine. Hammer retains all small parts and engraving, much as it left the gunsmith’s shop in the 17th century. 4-49751 MZ2 (12,000-18,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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