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243 - A fine late Germanic wheel-lock arquebus (mid-17th century).…
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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Description
A fine late Germanic wheel-lock arquebus (mid-17th century). A sturdy, rifled octagonal barrel (7 basket-handle rifling grooves, calibre 20 balls per pound). Flat lock plate decorated with a battle scene set against the backdrop of a besieged city (the Siege of Bethulia during the Maccabean Revolt); in the foreground, on a shield, is a fine engraving depicting the beheading of Holofernes by Judith. Heavy trigger guard engraved with a sea creature. Guilloché-worked mainspring. Spring foot bracket running along the re-brazed chain. Guilloché-worked wheel spring. Gun mounted with iron parts, trigger guard with finger rest protecting a direct trigger. Beautiful dark walnut stock, smooth with delicate floral engravings on the right-hand side of the cheek piece. Fluted magazine with alternating wood and horn sections. Rear rail, horn cap, barely legible signature on an engraved band reading ‘Georg Gutav in XXX?’ Key missing. Movable hammer. Adjustable rear sight and front sight on dovetail mount Barrel length: 730 mm Overall length: 1050 mm Condition: 1-
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About the sale MILITARIA XVII
Auction location
Auction time 07/09/2026 at 2:30 PM
Ref. : 0199 - 264
Pictures modified on 06/23/2026 at 7:31 PM
Lot description modified on 06/23/2026 at 7:31 PM
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