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LOT 1259
Relief Chiseled, Raised Relief Carved, and Gilded Antoni Steingastinger of Prague Flintlock Jaeger Rifle - Serial no. 887, 65 cal., 28 3/4 inch octagon bbl., bright/gilt finish, walnut stock. This classic 18th century Germanic jaeger rifle is signed “ANTONI STEINGASTINGER APRAG” on top of the breech section, similarly signed behind the cock on the lockplate, and marked “No. 887” at the edge of the breech and “2” on the tang. The swamped barrel has seven- groove, round bottom rifling, gilt blade front and notch and folding leaf rear sights with scroll engraving on the finial of the latter, and a bead design at the breech end. The lock has relief battle scenes and scroll patterns. The gilt brass furniture also has scrollwork, military scenes, and three serpent designs on the left stock flat. The stock has a horn forend cap, fine molding, raised relief scroll carving, a nicely shaped cheekpiece, grip extension, stud and swivel for a sling, and a wood patchbox lid with grooved design. CONDITION: Fine with crisp markings and designs throughout, mottled gray and brown patina and mild oxidation on the lock and barrel, aged patina on the furniture, and general mild overall wear. The otherwise fine stock has a period repaired break visible between the upper ramrod pipes, crisp carving, some small cracks and chips, and general mild dings and scratches.
The lock needs some work as it will not hold full-cock.
Provenance: The Tom Lewis Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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LOT 1260 Gilt Engraved Flintlock Jaeger Rifle with 1719 Dated Spanish Barrel - NSN, 65 cal., 28 7/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. This rifle is one of a number of Germanic jaeger rifles with barrels marked for Diego Esquibel of Madrid (c. 1694-1732) in the early 18th century. The barrel has a textured pattern, blade and notch sights, “Es Madrid” (upper left), “Anno 1719” (top), and “Es quibel”. (upper right) inlaid in gold; gold filled sunken markings including a cross and floral designs, Esquibel’s maker’s mark, and a stag mark, and smooth patent breech. The lock has a relief engraved lioness at the rear and a scene of a dog and stag at the center along with scroll accents. The furniture is gilt brass. The
wrist escutcheon has an unidentified family crest with three stars, mermaids holding a fleur-de-lis, and a knight’s helm. A “3” is carved into the wood above the tail of the side plate and also marked on the mainspring. The side plate has a design of a Luna in a sleigh pulled by a pair of stags. The buttplate has a scene of a hunter and his dogs fighting a bear. The trigger guard has dogs subduing a large stag. There are also masks and scroll patterns on the furniture. The stock has raised relief scroll carving, a horn forend cap, and large cheek rest
CONDITION: Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration (vent not fully drilled) with gray and brown patina along the barrel, most of the gold inlay remaining on the breech markings, traces of origina gilt finish on the lock and furniture, and crisp designs and markings. Several small parts have been replaced. The refinished stock is good and has multiple cracks and repairs, mostly crisp carving, and some dents and scratches. Mechanically fine Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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