ID 945763
Lot 2056 | Luxus-Steinschlossstutzen, Johann Wagner, Kronach, um 1720
Estimate value
€ 6 500
Johann Wagner verbrachte seine Lehrzeit in Wien, als Büchsenmacher in Kronach von 1687 bis 1726 nachweisbar.
A deluxe flintlock rifle by Johann Wagner, Kronach, circa 1720
Octagonal Damascus barrel slightly indented in the middle with eight-groove rifled bore in 13 mm calibre. The upper side richly inlaid with silver scrollwork and garlands, at the breech a female portrait head. Brass and steel dovetailed sights, gold-lined vent hole. Engraved and cut flintlock, the brass-plated lock plate with finely cut appliqués in the shape of trophy bundles with goddess of victory and lion. Signed "I.W. á Cronach". underneath the frizzen spring. Lock side plate of engraved brass, set trigger. Lavishly carved walnut wood full stock with nose of dark horn. Engraved brass furniture, patch box, the spring-loaded sliding lid with star-shaped inlay of fruitwood and mother-of-pearl. The cheek rest equally inlaid with fruitwood, horn and mother-of-pearl. Original wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 76.5 cm.
Johann Wagner spent his apprenticeship in Vienna and was recorded as gunsmith in Kronach between 1687 and 1726.
Condition: II
| Auction house category: | Long guns: flintlock and percussion |
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| Auction house category: | Long guns: flintlock and percussion |
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