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THIRD QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY
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An Unusual 15-Bore German Wheel-Lock Trap Gun
Third quarter of the 17th Century
With three-stage barrel, plain tang fitted with ring guide for the trip-wire, flat lock with pierced integral wheel-cover, sliding pan-cover with engraved release button, and engraved cock, and faceted walnut full stock (old worm holes) with an iron ring on each side of the butt and the underside of the fore-end, the trigger mechanism on the upper side behind the barrel tang
23in. (58.4cm.)
Third quarter of the 17th Century
With three-stage barrel, plain tang fitted with ring guide for the trip-wire, flat lock with pierced integral wheel-cover, sliding pan-cover with engraved release button, and engraved cock, and faceted walnut full stock (old worm holes) with an iron ring on each side of the butt and the underside of the fore-end, the trigger mechanism on the upper side behind the barrel tang
23in. (58.4cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.