421 |
A 11MM FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSEPOT BOLT-ACTION NEEDLE-FIRE RIFLE, NO. 21446, DATED 1870
stamped with the date, serial number and St Etienne arsenal inscription, complete with its clearing rod
82cm; 32 1/4in barrel
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
422 |
A 11MM BAVARIAN MODEL 1869 WERDER SYSTEM RIFLED CARBINE, NO. 127, DATED 1872
with 15 3/4in barrel, the stock stamped by August Fracotte of Liège on the right and studded with nails forming the letter 'k' on the left, and complete with its clearing rod
81.5cm; 32in overall
Estimate: 400-450 |
Nil |
|
800 |
423 |
A 11MM BAVARIAN MODEL 1869 WERDER SYSTEM INFANTRY RIFLE, NO. 123546, DATED 1876
with blued barrel retained by three steel bands, regulation action, stock and mounts, complete with its clearing rod
89cm; 35in barrel
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
900 |
424 |
A 11MM BAVARIAN MODEL 1869 WERDER SYSTEM INFANTRY RIFLE, NO. 4642, DATED 1876
with blued barrel retained by three steel bands, regulation action, stock and mounts, complete with its clearing rod
88cm; 34 5/8in barrel
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
950 |
425 |
A .450 CALIBRE BAVARIAN BREECH-LOADING WERDER SYSTEM SPORTING RIFLE, CIRCA 1870
with octagonal sighted barrel rifled with four grooves, case-hardened action, walnut half-stock, chequered grip, raised cheek-piece, steel mounts retaining some blued finish, and steel clearing rod
66cm; 26in barrel
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
650 |
426 |
A 15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN, DATED 1859
with 25in sighted rifled barrel, the tang stamped 'Louise Bentz', dated lock stamped with crowned double eagle mark, regulation full stock, steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod and bayonet, the latter with its steel mounted leather scabbard
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
600 |
427 |
A 15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN, DATED 1860
with 25in sighted rifled barrel, the tang stamped 'LW', dated lock stamped with crowned double eagle mark, regulation full stock, steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod and bayonet, the latter with its steel mounted leather scabbard
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
600 |
428 |
A 15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN
with 25in sighted rifled barrel, the tang stamped 'B&G, regulation lock and full stock, steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod and bayonet, the latter with its steel mounted leather scabbard
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
600 |
429 |
A .15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN, DATED 1860
with 25in sighted barrel, the tang stamped 'LW', dated lock stamped with crowned double eagle mark, regulation full stock, steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
400 |
430 |
A 15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN, DATED 1860
with 25in sighted barrel, the tang stamped 'LW', dated lock stamped with crowned double eagle mark, regulation full stock, steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
500 |
431 |
A 15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN, DATED 1860
with 25in sighted barrel, the tang stamped 'LW', dated lock stamped with crowned double eagle mark, regulation full stock, steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
550 |
432 |
A 15MM AUSTRIAN WÄNZEL SYSTEM MODEL 1854/67 JÄGERSTUTZEN, DATED 1859
with 25in sighted rifled barrel, the tang stamped 'Louise Bentz', dated lock stamped with crowned double eagle mark, regulation full stock (cracked), steel mounts, complete with its clearing rod
110cm; 43 1/4in overall
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
500 |
433 |
A 15MM BADEN FLINTLOCK CADET CARBINE, CIRCA 1830-40
with 26in smooth bored barrel retained by a pierced steel muzzle band and two further steel bands each retained by sprung clips, the tang numbered '6', regulation lock with St Blasien arsenal inscription, regulation full walnut stock with recessed cheek-piece, regulation steel mounts, complete with bayonet numbered en suite with the tang (ramrod missing)
103.5cm; 40 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
434 |
A 15MM BADEN FLINTLOCK CADET CARBINE, CIRCA 1830-40
with 26in smooth bored barrel retained by a pierced steel muzzle band and two further steel bands each retained by sprung clips, the tang numbered '18', regulation lock with St Blasien arsenal inscription, regulation full walnut stock with recessed cheek-piece, regulation steel mounts, complete with bayonet and steel ramrod numbered en suite with the tang
103.5cm; 40 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
435 |
A 15MM BADEN FLINTLOCK CADET CARBINE, CIRCA 1830-40
with 26in smooth bored barrel retained by a pierced steel muzzle band and two further steel bands each retained by sprung clips, the tang numbered '20', regulation lock with St Blasien arsenal inscription (top-jaw and screw missing), regulation full walnut stock with recessed cheek-piece, regulation steel mounts, complete with bayonet and steel ramrod numbered en suite with the tang
103.5cm; 40 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
436 |
A 15MM BADEN FLINTLOCK CADET CARBINE, CIRCA 1830-40
with 26in smooth bored barrel retained by a pierced steel muzzle band and two further steel bands each retained by sprung clips, the tang numbered '5', regulation lock with St Blasien arsenal inscription (top-jaw and screw missing), regulation full walnut stock with recessed cheek-piece, regulation steel mounts, complete with bayonet and steel ramrod numbered en suite with the tang
103.5cm; 40 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
437 |
A 15MM BADEN FLINTLOCK CADET CARBINE, CIRCA 1830-40
with 26in smooth bored barrel retained by a pierced steel muzzle band and two further steel bands each retained by sprung clips, the tang numbered '19', regulation lock with St Blasien arsenal inscription (top-jaw and screw missing), regulation full walnut stock with recessed cheek-piece, regulation steel mounts, complete with bayonet and steel ramrod numbered en suite with the tang
103.5cm; 40 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
1500 |
438 |
A 15MM BADEN FLINTLOCK CADET CARBINE, CIRCA 1830-40
with 26in smooth bored barrel retained by a pierced steel muzzle band and two further steel bands each retained by sprung clips, the tang numbered '4', regulation lock with St Blasien arsenal inscription, regulation full walnut stock with recessed cheek-piece, regulation steel mounts, complete with bayonet numbered en suite with the tang and steel ramrod numbered '21'
103.5cm; 40 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
439 |
A RARE 18 BORE SAXON WHEEL-LOCK CARBINE, DATED 1588
with three-stage sighted barrel, engraved with pairs of lines behind the muzzle, the median formed of triangular panels with characteristic hemi-spherical recesses at the base, dated over the breech section, stamped with the barrelsmith's marks (Neue Støckel 512), initials and a series of small decorative marks, and with a sighting groove (light pitting), flat lock stamped en suite with the breech, fitted with domed wheel-cover, sliding pan-cover with button release, blued fence, safety-catch and lightly engraved dog, blackened full stock, inlaid with engraved stag horn plaques including marine monsters over the fore-end, opposite the lock, and about the barrel tang, a panel of foliage over the spine of the butt, all within horn segmental lines, the butt with shaped cheek-piece on the left and patchbox fitted with sliding cover veneered en suite on the right, stag horn butt-plate (one small panel on the butt replaced, the stock with areas of bruising and scratches), steel trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, blued trigger-plate, engraved stag horn ramrod pipe, engraved stag horn fore-end cap, and original ramrod with engraved stag horn tip
83.5cm; 32 7/8in
Zacharias Herold is recorded 1586-1618. He was the son of Hans Herold, and part of a large family of gunmakers in Dresden that were active in the 16th and 17th Centuries. He is recorded delivering large quantities of fine firearms to the Electoral armouries as well as making a number of more standard pieces. See J. F. Hayward 1962, p. 87 and D. Schaal 1975, p. 32.
Estimate: 6000-8000 |
Nil |
|
11000 |
440 |
A RARE 120 BORE BALTIC LOCK RIFLED CARBINE, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY NORWEGIAN
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with ten slender grooves and punched with a band at each end, the tang inscribed '5', flat lock signed 'Hansklammlls' fitted with slender cock with top-jaw retained by a pin passing through a hole at the top, pivoting safety steel, double set trigger, figured fruitwood full stock inlaid on each side with naive designs of birds, hares, and foxes all pursued by hounds and enriched with ball flowers and sprays of foliage, inlaid with a flower beneath the lock, the butt decorated with further birds and ball flowers enriched with dark horn rondels on the spine, raised cheek-piece inlaid with the stylised full arms and motto of Great Britain surmounted by further birds on the left and patchbox with sliding cover overlaid with engraved stag horn on the right, steel trigger-guard with acanthus finial, engraved stag horn butt-plate inscribed with the number '6' and signed 'Maties Ciamber', two engraved stag horn ramrod pipes, engraved stag horn fore-end cap, and original steel ramrod (the steel parts lightly cleaned with chemicals)
60.5cm; 23 7/8in barrel
It has been suggested that the construction of the cock is of Norwegian origin as distinct from Baltic locks manufactured in Sweden, Russian and other Baltic provinces. See J. F. Hayward 1962, p. 243.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
4500 |
441 |
AN 18 BORE WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE IN GERMAN 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
with earlier heavy octagonal sighted barrel rifled with seven grooves, flat lock fitted with external wheel retained by an engraved bracket, sliding pan-cover, flash-guard and dog, carved full stock profusely inlaid with scenes from the chase amidst a field of scrolling tendrils and ball flowers and inlaid with stag horn panels engraved with further hunting scenes including waterfowl and boar in an enclosure, the cheek-piece decorated with a further scene involving mounted hunters, the underside with an elaborate crested coat-of-arms, brass trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, engraved stag horn fore-end cap, and wooden ramrod with stag horn tip (worn, the metal parts lightly cleaned with chemicals, some inlays missing and small cracks)
101.7cm; 40in barrel
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
3600 |
442 |
A 60 BORE SOUTH GERMAN FLINTLOCK RIFLED SPORTING CARBINE BY BARTHEL BAUER, BADEN CIRCA 1660-70
with swamped octagonal sighted barrel of pentagonal bore, rifled with five slender grooves, stamped with the barrelsmith's mark and the town mark of Baden (Neue Støckel 2017 and 6044 respectively), the breech numbered '4', stepped lock stamped with matching maker's mark, fitted with dog safety-catch and swivel safety steel, double set trigger, figured walnut full stock, moulded over the fore-end, carved with leafy ornament about the rear ramrod-pipe, and a raised moulding about the tang, the butt with carved raised cheek-piece on the left, and fitted with patchbox with sliding cover on the right, steel mounts comprising small side-plate, trigger-guard, butt-plate with pronounced heel, three faceted ramrod pipes, engraved stag horn fore-end cap, and original ramrod (tip missing, the sling swivels removed), and the patchbox containing a contemporary steel powder measure
85cm; 33 1/2in barrel
Barthel Bauer is recorded in Durlach, Baden circa 1645-71. He worked as Hofbüchsenmacher for Friederich VI Margrave of Baden circa 1649-71.
Estimate: 1200-1500 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
443 |
A 28 BORE GERMAN (RHINELAND) FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLED CARBINE BY HESS A DEUX PONTS, CIRCA 1740
with blued swamped two-stage barrel, fitted with silver barleycorn fore-sight, chiselled girdle, stamped with two gold-lined barrelsmith's marks over the breech, the letter 'A' crowned above the word 'in' and a mullet, the tang numbered '2', stepped bolted lock (the bolt incomplete), engraved with rococo designs including sprays of foliage and shell ornament, signed on two scrolls on a gilt matted ground, the cock, top-jaw and steel en suite, figured walnut full stock, moulded over the fore-end, carved with rococo scrolls behind the tang, scrolls, foliage and a shell behind the ramrod-pipe, slightly curved butt with carved cheek-piece on the left and patchbox with sliding cover on the right, engraved steel mounts comprising stepped solid side-plate, trigger-guard, butt-plate decorated with a trophy-of-hunting, saddle bar with ring, three ramrod-pipes, and sling swivel (the rear sling swivel missing), horn fore-end cap (chipped), and original horn-tipped wooden ramrod
73.7cm; 29in barrel
C. Hess is recorded in Zweibrüken (Deux-Ponts), circa 1720-80.
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
2600 |
444 |
A 25 BORE BOHEMIAN FLINTLOCK RIFLED SPORTING CARBINE BY G. KEINER, CIRCA 1760
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with seven grooves, stamped with a series of decorative brass-lined stamps and the barrelsmith's mark (Neue Støckel 7683), the tang numbered '2', rounded detented lock (sear defective), double set trigger, figured walnut full stock carved with leafy mouldings behind the ramrod-pipe and the barrel tang, the butt with carved raised cheek-piece on the left and patchbox with sliding cover on the right, brass mounts comprising stepped solid side-plate, faceted trigger-guard, butt-plate, and a pair of ramrod-pipes, a pair of steel sling swivels, bone fore-end cap, and original bone-tipped wooden ramrod
47cm; 18 1/2in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
1400 |
445 |
A PAIR OF 22 BORE BAVARIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLES BY CHRISTOPH JOSEPH FREY IN MUNCHEN, DATED 1736
with blued barrels formed in the 'Spanish' fashion, rifled with eight grooves, fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sights, signed 'C. J Frey in Mynchen' in gold over the breeches, stamped with the brass-lined barrelsmith's mark (Neue Støckel 398) within a gold scrollwork frame at the breeches, gold-lined vents, and each retained by a pierced engraved gilt-brass band, scroll-engraved tangs engraved with the gun numbers '1' and '2' respectively and also the number '2', engraved rounded locks signed on the front beneath the upper portion of the steel spring and decorated with scenes from the chase, figured walnut full stocks with moulded fore-ends, a bouquet of flowers behind the tangs, raised cheek-pieces carved with a spray of rococo flowers and foliage behind, chequered grips and fore-ends (the stocks possibly an early working replacement), gilt-brass mounts comprising side-plates decorated with further scenes from the chase, trigger-guards decorated with a hunter on the bow, butt-plates inscribed with the date and decorated en suite, escutcheons decorated with a stylised coat-of-arms beneath a crown, and three ramrod-pipes, steel sling swivels, horn fore-end caps, horn tipped wooden ramrod (one missing), and retaining some early finish throughout
104.5cm; 41 1/8in barrels
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A number of guns by this maker from this period and formerly in the Bavarian Ducal collections are preserved in the Bayersichen Nationalmuseum, Munich. See E. Schalkhauser 1988, pp. 189-197.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
4000 |
446 |
A 20 BORE BAVARIAN FLINTLOCK WENDER GUN BY MARTIN DEYER IN BAMBERG, CIRCA 1750
with blued smooth bored barrels fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sights, signed in silver, decorated with scrolls and numbered '1' and '2' respectively over the breeches, fitted with a brass washer ahead of the action, chiselled breech tang decorated with rococo ornament, rounded back-action lock chiselled with rococo flowers, scrolls and shell ornament on a matted ground, figured walnut full stock incised with scrolls over the fore-end (two small repairs ahead of the lock, the fore-end with cracks and minor repairs), carved with rococo scrolls about the tang and on the butt, the latter with with raised cheek-piece on the left and patchbox fitted with brass-mounted sliding cover on the right, brass mounts cast and chased in low relief, comprising trigger-guard incorporating the barrel release at the front, solid side-plate, butt-plate (the heel with one small dent), three ramrod-pipes and a pair of iron sling swivels (later ramrod)
78.2cm; 30 7/8in barrels
This maker appears to be unrecorded.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
3400 |
447 |
A 22 BORE ITALIAN ROMAN-LOCK SPORTING GUN BY G.B. CROCE, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
with tapering sighted barrel engraved with scrolls on the flat, stamped with the barrelsmith's mark 'Coma', applied with a silver profile within a brass wreath carried by a trophy-of-arms (rubbed), moulded and engraved 'no16' over the breech, engraved tang numbered '5', engraved rounded lock signed on a scroll, chiselled with scrolling tendrils on the tail and the cock, figured walnut half-stock carved with leafy mouldings over the fore-end and about the tang (small chips), brass mounts cast and chased with strapwork and scrolling tendrils in the Brescian manner, including trigger-guard with acanthus finial, side-plate, butt-plate and escutcheon all decorated with silver profiles (rubbed), steel sling swivels, horn fore-end cap, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod, probably the original
114cm; 44 7/8in barrel
Giovan Battista Croce is recorded in Milan circa 1756.
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
448 |
A .650 CALIBRE BAVARIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY RIEGER, CIRCA 1770
with heavy octagonal barrel rifled with seven grooves, stamped with the silver-lined barrelsmith's mark at the breech, a standing warrior in a rectangle, associated rounded lock retained by quick release screws, double set trigger, walnut full stock carved with scrolls about the tang and over the butt, the latter with raised cheek-piece on the left and patchbox with sliding cover on the right, brass mounts comprising flush-fitting pierced side-plate, trigger-guard with pierced scrolling terminal of shaped outline, the butt-plate and ramrod-pipe en suite, and horn fore-end cap, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod (sling swivels missing)
71.5cm; 28 1/8in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
750 |
449 |
A .600 CALIBRE BAVARIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY ANTON HAAS IN MUNCHEN, CIRCA 1740
with two-stage barrel rifled with eight grooves, fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight, signed in silver over the breech, decorated with scrolls and stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith's mark, in an oval a running hare beneath a mullet and the initials 'A.H.M.', numbered '14', scroll-engraved tang, engraved stepped lock signed within an oval frame and decorated with scrolls, figured walnut full stock (fore-end cracked and with minor repairs), carved with rococo scrolls about the barrel tang and over the butt, the later with raised cheek-piece decorated with further rococo motifs, engraved brass mounts, including scrollwork side-plate decorated with a castle, trigger-guard decorated with a demi-figure in contemporary dress and the butt-plate decorated en suite, steel sling swivel, and horn fore-end cap (ramrod and rear sling fixture missing)
92cm; 36 1/4in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
950 |
450 |
A PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE BAVARIAN FLINTLOCK SPORTING RIFLES BY JOSEPH FREY IN MUNCHEN, CIRCA 1740
with two-stage barrels rifled with eight grooves, fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sights, stamped with the gold-lined barrelsmith's mark (Neue Støckel 397), gold-lined vents, plain tangs each numbered '6', engraved bevelled locks signed beneath the pans, decorated with hounds and Diana the huntress, fitted with swivel safety-steels, figured walnut full stocks carved with mouldings over the fore-ends, a bouquet of flowers behind the tangs, raised cheek-pieces carved with a spray of rococo flowers and foliage behind, chequered fore-ends and grips (the stocks possibly an early working replacement, one fore-end with a small chip), gilt-brass mounts comprising pierced side-plates numbered '1' and '2' respectively, trigger-guards decorated with scrollwork, lightly engraved butt-plates with tangs of shaped outline, three faceted ramrod-pipes, steel sling swivels (fore-end caps missing) horn tipped wooden ramrod (one missing)
104.5cm; 41 1/8in barrels
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Estimate: 1500-2500 |
Nil |
|
1900 |
