German Matchlock Wall Gun

German Matchlock Wall Gun, c. 17th century, .92 caliber, walnut stock, iron fittings, iron octagonal to round barrel, stock has a cartouche to the rear of the lock plate, lock plate marked with a small illegible rectangular cartouche, left flat of barrel marked with a small round stamp with a "Z" inside, top flat of barrel marked with a small illlegible round stamp, wooden ramrod, barrel lg. 45, overall lg. 64 in. Provenance: Purchased at The Armoury of Their Serene Highnesses the Princes zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (Part I) Christie's, April 15, 1992. Estimate $3,000-5,000 Some wood loss on the stock and a worm holes, and the lock functions properly. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.