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19OR-501 GERM WHEELOCK RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,050.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
19OR-501 GERM WHEELOCK RIFLE
Rare late 17th century German staghorn mounted Wheelock rifle with 31 ½” heavy octagonal barrel in approximately .60 caliber deeply rifled and swamped muzzle. The lock is with internal wheel and beautifullyengraved with toothed monster, elaborate trigger guard, and finger rest is engraved. Double set triggers. Lock screws with wingnuts for ease of removal. Staghorn escutcheons and original patchbox withstaghorn mounts. Ramrod pipes made of staghorn. Fine walnut stock with finger rest. Deeply impressed with castle mark. Horn buttplate. The condition is very good with no pitting or rust. Good engraving. The stockwas extended at period of use for tall hunter. Overall a most excellent and all original German sporting Wheelock rifle. (Antique) Est.: $3500-$7000