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20GL-7 WHEELOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD
20GL-7 WHEELOCK
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Wheelock musket with period lock and barrel, 19th century inlaid, probably by Spitzer. Excellent quality lock and barrel, lock mechanism is complete. Very profusely inlaid in classic motifs with figures of beasts,satyres, gargoyles, scrolls, dots and cupids. 90-95% of inlay is intact. These were ornamented in 19th century to decorate the great halls and castles of Europe and this was an expensive artifact 150 years ago. 58" overall, about .40 cal. smooth bore. (Antique) Est. $2,500-5,000