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LOT 1309
Finely Engraved and “HF” Signed Short Small
Caliber Wheellock Rifle with Scrimshaw Bone Inlays - NSN, 36 cal., 18 1/8 inch octagon bbl., bright finish, hardwood stock. The fine multi-groove rifled barrel has light
engraving around the blade front sight, notch rear sight, and breech and
has “H F” on the upper left and right respectively. The consignor noted these markings may be for Hanns
Faschang of Vienna (active in the mid-17th century). The lock has a brass wheel cover, floral and mask engraving, and a nicely sculpted dog. The rifle has double set triggers and a
finger groove trigger guard. The stock has staghorn/bone/
antique ivory inlays engraved with mainly floral patterns.
The patchbox lid has a running stag. The cheekpiece inlay has
a lion and ball design. The stock also has “513”, “557,” and “34” inventory type markings and what appears to be a wax seal on the comb/wrist.
CONDITION: Fine with mottled gray patina, minor pitting, distinct engraving, aged patina on the brass, and generally minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also fine and has some thin cracks and repairs including some professionally restored/replaced inlays, general light scratches and dings, and distinct designs. The set triggers are mechanically fine. The lock has not been tested.
Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
LOT 1310
Wheellock Carbine with Scrimshaw Inlaid Stock - NSN, 62 cal., 25 1/4 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, hardwood stock. This carbine was likely manufactured in the first half of the 17th century and then decorated in the Victorian era. The smoothbore barrel is two-stage and
has blade and notch sights and what appears to be an “H[key]B” maker’s mark on
the breech and two other markings on the left flat (one looks like an “M”). The lock
has an exposed wheel and rounded plate. The furniture is iron. The stock has
extensive staghorn/bone inlays with engraved floral, mythological, and hunting
related designs, including a boar hunting scene on the right and a deer
hunting scene on the left flat.
CONDITION: Very good with silver-gray patina and faint pitting, a screw
absent from the trigger guard tang, and minor overall wear. The stock is fine
and has distinct details on the inlays, some subtle cracks and repairs, and
general mild scratches and dings. Lock untested.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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