Luxus-Perkussionsbüchse für Jagd und Scheibenschießen, im Kasten, Schneevoight in Lahr, um 1850 - photo 1

Luxus-Perkussionsbüchse für Jagd und Scheibenschießen, im Kasten, Schneevoight in Lahr, um 1850

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€ 7 000
Auction dateClassic
16.05.2024 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 2017 | Luxus-Perkussionsbüchse für Jagd und Scheibenschießen, im Kasten, Schneevoight in Lahr, um 1850
Luxus-Perkussionsbüchse für Jagd und Scheibenschießen, im Kasten, Schneevoight in Lahr, um 1850
Achtkantiger brünierter Lauf mit achtfach gezogener Seele im Kaliber 10 mm. Eingeschobene justierbare Scheibenvisierung, die alternativ verwendbare jagdliche Visierung liegt bei. Über der Kammer in Gold eingelegte Signatur "Schneevoigt in Lahr". Fein gravierter Pistonsockel mit Hakenschwanzschraube. Marmoriertes Schloss mit feiner Rankengravur, am Hahn umlaufend gravierte wiederholte Signatur. Abzug mit justierbarem deutschen Stecher. Halbschaft aus Amboina-Maserholz mit Nase aus dunklem Horn. Marmorierte Garnitur mit feiner Rankengravur. Aufgelegte silberne Daumenplatte mit Monogramm "CS", wohl "Christoph Schneevoigt", also die persönliche Waffe des Büchsenmachers. Länge 122 cm.
In zugehörigem abschließbaren Kasten aus Nussbaumholz, der Deckel etwas verzogen, schließt nicht komplett. Mit originalem Hohldornschlüsssel. Innen mit grünem Samt ausgekleidet. Umfangreiches, fein gearbeitetes Zubehör: Kugelzange, Pflasterstanze, Pulvermaß, Lade- und Putzstock mit aufschraubbarem Knauf, Schraubendreher und Pistonschlüssel mit Räumnadel. Dazu ein Starter aus Messing mit aufklappbarer Vorrichtung zum gemeinsamen Einlagen von Pflaster und Kugel, sowie ein Dioptervisier. Die Stellschrauben der Visierung und des Diopters mit Fünfkantschrauben justierbar, der passende Schlüssel liegt bei. Maße des Kastens 8,5x87x27 cm.
Extrem hochwertig gefertigte Perkussionsbüchse in nahezu neuwertigem Zustand. Publiziert und abgebildet in DWJ 11/1996.
Heinrich Björn Christoph Schneevoigt, erwiesen 1818-78, 1822 als Geselle in Schleswig aufgeführt, tätig in Schleswig-Holstein und Lahr in Baden.
A deluxe cased percussion rifle for hunting and target practice, by Schneevoigt of Lahr, circa 1850
A deluxe cased percussion rifle for hunting and target practice, by Schneevoigt of Lahr, circa 1850
The octagonal, blued barrel with eight-groove rifled bore in 10 mm calibre. Dovetailed, adjustable target sight, the hunting sight for alternative use is also included. The signature "Schneevoigt in Lahr" inlaid in gold at the breech. Finely engraved snail with patent breechblock. Marbled lock with finely etched tendrils, a repeated signature engraved continuously around the cock. Adjustable German set trigger. The half stock made of amboina burl wood with dark horn nose. Marbled furniture engraved with fine decorative tendrils. Appliquéd silver thumb plate with the monogram "CS", presumably for "Christoph Schneevoigt", making this the gunsmith's personal weapon. Length 122 cm.
In the associated, lockable walnut case, the lid somewhat warped, does not close completely. With the original hollow shank key. The interior lined in green velvet. Extensive set of finely wrought accessories: bullet mould, patch punch, powder measure, ramrod and cleaning rod with a threaded knob, screwdriver and nipple wrench with cleaning pick. Also includes a brass starter with a hinged device to accommodate both patches and bullets, plus a ring and bead sight. The locking screws of the sight and the aperture sight adjustable by means of pentagon screws. The matching key is enclosed. Dimensions of the case 8.5 x 87 x 27 cm.
Magnificent percussion rifle wrought with outstanding workmanship. In almost mint condition. Published and illustrated in DWJ 11/1996.
Heinrich Björn Christoph Schneevoigt is documented from 1818-78, listed as an apprentice in Schleswig in 1822, worked in Schleswig-Holstein and Lahr in Baden.
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