LEFT-HANDED WHEELOCK RIFLE.

LEFT-HANDED WHEELOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal .40. 28” swamped oct bbl. The lock mechanism and trigger mechanism shows age. The bbl has a plate installed on the right side to repair the orig touch hole, and the touch hole on the left side is mounted in a 5/16” plug with spanner notches, mounted about 1/8” farther forward than it normally would be. The walnut stock has been carved and inlaid in the manner of an early 18th century piece, but the inlays are above the surface of the wood, one missing. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been cleaned and polished with some signs of pitting on the iron parts. Stock, with various small imperfections, includes small cracks, chips and repairs. Mainspring attachment point on the inside of the box is broken. Mechanism is not functional. 4-54425 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	398	$4,887.00	LEFT-HANDED WHEELOCK RIFLE. NSN. Cal .40. 28” swamped oct bbl. The lock mechanism and trigger mechanism shows age. The bbl has a plate installed on the right side to repair the orig touch hole, and the touch hole on the left side is mounted in a 5/16” plug with spanner notches, mounted about 1/8” farther forward than it normally would be. The walnut stock has been carved and inlaid in the manner of an early 18th century piece, but the inlays are above the surface of the wood, one missing. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been cleaned and polished with some signs of pitting on the iron parts. Stock, with various small imperfections, includes small cracks, chips and repairs. Mainspring attachment point on the inside of the box is broken. Mechanism is not functional. 4-54425 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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