1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

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Guns International #: 102783838
Seller's Inventory #: 240464

Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian

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Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian

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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
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1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

Description:
1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN

Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

Here we present an antique Germanic Wheellock Rifle made circa 1569, in Germany. The wheellock rifle was developed in Europe in the late 15th or early 16th century, though exactly who developed it is unknown. Leonardo da Vinci produced an early sketch of a wheellock mechanism mounted on a rifle as part of a series of military design commissioned for the Duke of Milan somewhere around 1490. Another early depiction of the wheellock was drawn by Martin Loffelholz of Nuremberg, Germany in 1505, though it shows as being used as a tinder lighter rather than a rifle.

A German gunsmith named Johann Kiefuss is often credited with inventing the wheellock in 1517, although there is little evidence of this and is believed to have originated from legend. In 1517, Emperor Maximillian I issued a decree outlawing the civilian use of such guns within the Holy Roman Empire. Some of the earliest surviving examples of these rifles using the wheellock mechanism were made in Italy, probably around the early 1520s. Due to the expense of wheellock weapons, the matchlock remained the standard type of gun lockwork until the invention of the flintlock. These featured prominently in the Thirty Years’ War.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina. The action is strong. The bore is deeply rifled and in very good overall condition. The stock shows minor splits throughout along the grain and there is a repair just under the rear ramrod tube. The lock has floral scroll engraving with bestial engraving on the cock. It has a floral relief carved stock, inlayed with ivory and mother of pearl. The butt is plated with horn and the sliding wooden patchbox is decorated with horn, ivory, and mother of pearl. The top of the barrel is marked “IGNATIVS STAVTINGER A WIRTZBVRG”. The back of the buttplate is dated 1569.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 30 inches.

Caliber: .62 Wheellock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes

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Guns International #: 102783838
Seller's Inventory #: 240464

Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian

Seller's Information

When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com

Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC

Member Since: 11/3/16

State: Missouri

Zip: 65203

Country: United States

Phone: (314) 707-7373

Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373

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Active Listings: 1399

Total Listings: 33784

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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

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1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

Description:
1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN

Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

Here we present an antique Germanic Wheellock Rifle made circa 1569, in Germany. The wheellock rifle was developed in Europe in the late 15th or early 16th century, though exactly who developed it is unknown. Leonardo da Vinci produced an early sketch of a wheellock mechanism mounted on a rifle as part of a series of military design commissioned for the Duke of Milan somewhere around 1490. Another early depiction of the wheellock was drawn by Martin Loffelholz of Nuremberg, Germany in 1505, though it shows as being used as a tinder lighter rather than a rifle.

A German gunsmith named Johann Kiefuss is often credited with inventing the wheellock in 1517, although there is little evidence of this and is believed to have originated from legend. In 1517, Emperor Maximillian I issued a decree outlawing the civilian use of such guns within the Holy Roman Empire. Some of the earliest surviving examples of these rifles using the wheellock mechanism were made in Italy, probably around the early 1520s. Due to the expense of wheellock weapons, the matchlock remained the standard type of gun lockwork until the invention of the flintlock. These featured prominently in the Thirty Years’ War.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina. The action is strong. The bore is deeply rifled and in very good overall condition. The stock shows minor splits throughout along the grain and there is a repair just under the rear ramrod tube. The lock has floral scroll engraving with bestial engraving on the cock. It has a floral relief carved stock, inlayed with ivory and mother of pearl. The butt is plated with horn and the sliding wooden patchbox is decorated with horn, ivory, and mother of pearl. The top of the barrel is marked “IGNATIVS STAVTINGER A WIRTZBVRG”. The back of the buttplate is dated 1569.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 30 inches.

Caliber: .62 Wheellock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

ancestryguns

$7400

#240464

SOLD

Antique: Yes

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Guns International #: 102783838
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Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian

Seller's Information

When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com

Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC

Member Since: 11/3/16

State: Missouri

Zip: 65203

Country: United States

Phone: (314) 707-7373

Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373

Platinum Seller

Active Listings: 1399

Total Listings: 33784

Seller Type:FFL Dealer

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order

1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

Description:
1569 Dated Antique GERMANIC WHEELLOCK Rifle ENGRAVED Mother of Pearl HORN

Fascinating European 16th Century Weapon

Here we present an antique Germanic Wheellock Rifle made circa 1569, in Germany. The wheellock rifle was developed in Europe in the late 15th or early 16th century, though exactly who developed it is unknown. Leonardo da Vinci produced an early sketch of a wheellock mechanism mounted on a rifle as part of a series of military design commissioned for the Duke of Milan somewhere around 1490. Another early depiction of the wheellock was drawn by Martin Loffelholz of Nuremberg, Germany in 1505, though it shows as being used as a tinder lighter rather than a rifle.

A German gunsmith named Johann Kiefuss is often credited with inventing the wheellock in 1517, although there is little evidence of this and is believed to have originated from legend. In 1517, Emperor Maximillian I issued a decree outlawing the civilian use of such guns within the Holy Roman Empire. Some of the earliest surviving examples of these rifles using the wheellock mechanism were made in Italy, probably around the early 1520s. Due to the expense of wheellock weapons, the matchlock remained the standard type of gun lockwork until the invention of the flintlock. These featured prominently in the Thirty Years’ War.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina. The action is strong. The bore is deeply rifled and in very good overall condition. The stock shows minor splits throughout along the grain and there is a repair just under the rear ramrod tube. The lock has floral scroll engraving with bestial engraving on the cock. It has a floral relief carved stock, inlayed with ivory and mother of pearl. The butt is plated with horn and the sliding wooden patchbox is decorated with horn, ivory, and mother of pearl. The top of the barrel is marked “IGNATIVS STAVTINGER A WIRTZBVRG”. The back of the buttplate is dated 1569.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 30 inches.

Caliber: .62 Wheellock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

ancestryguns

$7400

#240464

SOLD

Antique: Yes

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