VERY RARE ITALIAN DUAL HAMMER WHEEL LOCK CARBINE CIRCA 1590-1600.

VERY RARE ITALIAN DUAL HAMMER WHEEL LOCK CARBINE CIRCA 1590-1600. SN NSN. Wheel locks of this type were in fashion in late 16th and early 17th century Italy. There are examples in museums throughout Europe of this rare ignition system, which guaranteed surety of fire. Large lock accommodates both dogs and both dog springs. Wheel is held in place by two screws holding a bracket. One hammer engraved, the other plain. Heavy oct bbl is deeply fluted with engraved rear sight and iron front sight. Stock is raised carved overall with acanthus leaves, dogs, goats, and birds. Steel ram rod pipes and steel straps hold ram rod in place. Side nails are pierced through dragons. Fishtail butt, iron bound. Elaborately shaped trigger guard of classic Italianate form. NOTES: Gun conforms to a number of known pieces of this dual hammer ignition system and form which may be found in museums throughout Italy. A particularly fine example with elaborate chiseled steel and pierced mounts may be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock in good polished condition. One dog replaced during gun’s working life. Bbls cleaned, bright. Wood with fine patination, minor repairs on forend. Slightly rubbed. 4-49913 MZ36 (8,000-16,000)

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
	2479	$11,500.00	VERY RARE ITALIAN DUAL HAMMER WHEEL LOCK CARBINE CIRCA 1590-1600. SN NSN. Wheel locks of this type were in fashion in late 16th and early 17th century Italy. There are examples in museums throughout Europe of this rare ignition system, which guaranteed surety of fire. Large lock accommodates both dogs and both dog springs. Wheel is held in place by two screws holding a bracket. One hammer engraved, the other plain. Heavy oct bbl is deeply fluted with engraved rear sight and iron front sight. Stock is raised carved overall with acanthus leaves, dogs, goats, and birds. Steel ram rod pipes and steel straps hold ram rod in place. Side nails are pierced through dragons. Fishtail butt, iron bound. Elaborately shaped trigger guard of classic Italianate form. NOTES: Gun conforms to a number of known pieces of this dual hammer ignition system and form which may be found in museums throughout Italy. A particularly fine example with elaborate chiseled steel and pierced mounts may be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock in good polished condition. One dog replaced during gun’s working life. Bbls cleaned, bright. Wood with fine patination, minor repairs on forend. Slightly rubbed. 4-49913 MZ36 (8,000-16,000) 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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