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Desirable Small Germanic Wheellock Carbine Marked “*GABRIEL*BORN*1665*” - NSN, 50 cal., 18 inch octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The top barrel flat of this short wheellock carbine is marked “*GABRIEL*BORN*1665*”, with “1665/HGH” stamped in two lines on top of the stock behind the breech, and the inside of the lock is marked with a shield above another shield with “HW” over three crossed arrows inside, a Nuremberg lock maker mark listed as active circa 1660 (full name not listed). No further information was found related to the barrel and stock markings. The barrel has fine groove rifling with a blade front sight, three-leaf folding notch rear sight, and light engraved bands at the muzzle and breech. Features adjustable double set triggers, a full length walnut stock with light carvings, iron fittings and trigger guard with a heart shape cut out, sliding walnut patchbox door, and walnut ramrod with an antique ivory tip carved with border accents. CONDITION: Fine with scattered dark colored light pitting on the bright iron surfaces with clear markings and engraving. The stock is very good with scattered scratches and dents, a crack running between the front of the trigger guard to the bottom of the lock, and defined edges and carvings. Mechanically untested. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 297 Panel Scene Engraved German Wheellock Sporting Rifle - NSN, 55 cal., 30 1/2 inch octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This rifle has a swamped, seven-groove rifled barrel has a dovetailed silver blade front sight, notch and folding leaf rear sight with ornate finial, Paul Ignazius Poser’s “PIP/stag” maker’s mark (second quarter of the 18th century), beaded border at the breech, and a “Z” on the short tang. The lock has a detailed scene of two hunters talking with a tree to their rear and a rock face ahead with a fleeing ibex. The bottom of the rocks is signed “J N Hund.” The lock is also signed “J.G.D.” ahead of the pan and has scroll engraving throughout and a castle scene on the dog spring stirrup. The furniture is brass and has scroll engraving, including on the large side plate. The stock has some staghorn, bone, and pearl inlays on the butt and a horn buttplate. The patchbox lid has some floral carving. An iron spanner is included. CONDITION: Very good with silver-gray patina on the lock and barrel along with some areas of brown patina and minor oxidation, aged patina on the brass, replacement parts, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has some cracks, chips, and repairs; an ill-fitting replacement patchbox lid, and mild scratches and dings. The lock has not been tested. The set triggers are mechanically fine. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher, Jr.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,500 249
LOT 296