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Lot 171
Contemporary Wheellock Rifle by John B. Derrick (American, b.1936)
Sale 1293 - Arms, Armor & Militaria
Oct 24, 2023 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$3,000 - 5,000
Price Realized
$1,920
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Contemporary Wheellock Rifle by John B. Derrick (American, b.1936)

.58 caliber. 28.5" octagonal barrel length. SN: NSN. Bright metal finish. Walnut stock has a rococo style carved grip, cheekrest, and carved thumb rest to right side. Wheellock action rifle with filigreed sterling silver two leaf folding notch rear sight and brass blade front sight. Item features heavily detailed carved elk antler fittings overall depicting various grotesque characters and scenes. Forend cap and triggerguard are cast sterling silver. Lock was manufactured by Bosch and is carved with a equestrian scene. Cheek rest shows an ivory or pearl fitting carved MM FrauenWald Verloren. Included with item is a brass tip wood ramrod and two head attachments in patchbox. 

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