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LOT 3270
Petite Wheellock Rifle with Scrimshaw Inlays - NSN, 50 cal., 17 inch octagon bbl., bright finish, wood stock. A tag on the
rifle lists it as an “unsigned wheel-lock sleigh rifle c. 1650. N. European” and “Made to carry in a sleigh or carriage for protection from animals
or others.” It was assembled and decorated in the Victorian era using some original components, including the lock assembly. The short barrel
has nine-groove rifling, a blade front sight, notch rear sight, a brass vent liner, and a sighting groove along the breech section and tang. The lock is unmarked and has an external wheel and some light engraving. The rifle is fitted with adjustable double set triggers and an extended finger groove guard. The stock has engraved staghorn inlays and a sliding patchbox.
CONDITION: Good with mottled gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, some mild pitting, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also good and has a coat of varnish, moderate scrapes and dings, mostly distinct designs on the inlays, and some minor cracks. The lock has not been tested.
LOT 3271
Wheellock Holster Pistol with Relief Carved Stock - NSN, 24 bore cal., 13 1/8 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, hardwood stock. This
pistol was assembled in the Victorian era using some original components fitted on a later stock with relief scroll carving. The smoothbore, two-stage barrel
has a pair of unidentified markings on the upper flats, some light decoration, and a deep ampersand on the bottom by the breech. The lock has no visible markings and
has a covered wheel.
CONDITION: Fine with gray patina, some minor pitting, absent barrel pins, and mild overall wear. The stock is good with a chip at the breech held in plate by the barrel tang, a few dents and scratches, some faint cracks, and distinct carving. Lock not tested.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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