16th C. German Wheellock Carbine + Leather Ammo Pouch

Western Europe, Germany, ca. late 16th to early 17th century CE; North America, Western United States, ca. 19th century CE. This is a fine Western Europe wheellock carabine, comprised of a full wood stock and iron octagonal barrel with a smooth bore. A rear and front sight are fitted on both ends of the barrel, and along the underside is a ramrod groove and brass fitting before the brass hand rest and trigger guard. The iron lockplate has a wheel axel, spring, hammer, and a brass sliding pan cover cast as the face of a man that still slides freely. Included is a 19th century leather pouch for carrying cartridge charges, which is in remarkably great condition! The flap lifts to reveal the 8 individual wooden tubes each capped with a leather plug/lid. The front interior panel is studded with nickel-silver tacks. Leather cords and a pair of straps on the exterior enabled this to be worn on a belt. Size (carbine): 44.5" L x 5" W (113 cm x 12.7 cm); (bore): 0.5" W (1.3 cm); (leather pouch): 11" L x 3" W x 4" H (27.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm)

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Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#168752
Condition Report: Missing striker wheel on lockplate. Hammer cocks, but trigger does not work. Age and use expected surface abrasions and pitting. Gun has not been tested for firing functionality. Heavy patina throughout and mineral buildup on the spring/hammer area. Leather ammo bag is in great condition, with some drying to leather, but supple enough to open flaps and cartridge lids. Wooden tubes are intact with some mineral buildup on interiors.