Lot 473

A German late 17th century wheel lock sporting gun

Fine Antique Sale Featuring Arms and Armour
Auction: 8 December 2001 at 11:00 GMT
£345
Description
the two stage barrel octagonal at the breech, the lock with enclosed main spring (corrosion on the plate surface) pan cover missing, the fruitwood half stock inlayed with engraved white staghorn depicting a leaping stag, tree and flowers, horn butt plate with replacement patch box cover and ramrod
38inches long (96cm)
