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EVE-107 RARE & MUSEUM QUALITY SNAPHANCERare and museum quality Swiss snaphance long gun signed “Jaq

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:8,750.00 USD Estimated At:17,500.00 - 35,000.00 USD
EVE-107 RARE & MUSEUM QUALITY SNAPHANCERare and museum quality Swiss snaphance long  gun signed “Jaq
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EVE-107 RARE & MUSEUM QUALITY SNAPHANCERare and museum quality Swiss snaphance long gun signed “Jaques Aubert a Geneve” made in Dutch style with early “Paddle” butt circa about 1660. See item #63, the sale of William G. Renwick at Sothby & Co, Part VII, Tuesday July, 1974. Measures 72 ½” overall with “M” marking on the barrel (Possibly Mastricht?). The quality is exceptional with fine engraving and chilling to the rear of the lock showing wolf head and piercing to thehammer and frizzen. The condition is near fine with very slight aging and minor imperfections only. The stock shows minor age crack but remarkably well preserved and these are never found in their full originallength as this example remains. A correct style ramrod remains and the barrel retains original sight. An incredibly rare long arm that Mr. Vaule stated was the only Swiss snaphance he ever encountered in a 50 yearplus career. Suitable for an advanced collector or museum. The estate of Eric Vaule. Est.: $17,500-$35,000Rare and museum quality Swiss snaphance long gun signed “Jaques Aubert a Geneve” made in Dutch style with early “Paddle” butt circa about 1660. See item #63, the sale of William G. Renwick at Sothby & Co, Part VII, Tuesday July, 1974. Measures 72 ½” overall with “M” marking on the barrel (Possibly Mastricht?). The quality is exceptional with fine engraving and chilling to the rear of the lock showing wolf head and piercing to thehammer and frizzen. The condition is near fine with very slight aging and minor imperfections only. The stock shows minor age crack but remarkably well preserved and these are never found in their full originallength as this example remains. A correct style ramrod remains and the barrel retains original sight. An incredibly rare long arm that Mr. Vaule stated was the only Swiss snaphance he ever encountered in a 50 yearplus career. Suitable for an advanced collector or museum. The estate of Eric Vaule. Est.: $17,500-$35,000