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Joseph Bartl DB 16-Bore Hunting Rifle
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An Outstanding Breach-loading DB Shotgun by Joseph Bartl:
Bohemia ca. 1865. SN 35; 16 Bore (16.83 mm) 0.663 cal. The breach is chambered for center-fire, 2½ in. black powder shells. The overall length is 117 cm (46 in.). Weight is 3.3 Kg (7.3 lbs.) The rifle is fitted with smooth, round, 29 5/8 in. barrels of fine, rose pattern damascus steel. The raised central rib with a gold inlaid makers mark for “Jos. Bartl Weipert” in a panel at the breech (1). Barrel breeches with additional gold inlaid scroll work and dot pattern. Majestically engraved iron mounts in high relief with hunting scenes and floral motifs on a dark background. The engraving is accentuated with golden scroll work en-suite. Engraved and gold inlaid screws. Engraved and gold inlaid cross-hatch pattern on the breech block.
Highly figured, Grenoble briarwood stock in two parts, deeply sculpted with racemes and effigies of a fox and a hound. The cheek-side of the butt with a carved effigy of a seated hunter and his hound in a pristine, wooded hollow. Single engraved side nail with engraved silver escutcheons. The rear part of the trigger guard with richly pierced horn section, in one piece (!!), with finger rest. Double triggers. Silver fore-sight. Nagant type (Rolling Block) breech opening with finely engraved front and side panels. Shoulder strap lanyard loops. Very finely engraved butt plate with leaves and vine work. Serial number 35 located under the fore-stock. Historical:
Joseph Bartl was a german gunmaker (2) working in Weipert, Bohemia (Now the Cech Republic.). Weipert is located in a mountain pass to Germany on the country’s border. The area was rich in iron, gold and silver ore, wood, and water, and thus made for an excellent industrial setting for artisans. The gunmaker’s guild was first established in Weipert in 1734, and it quickly became known for exceptional high quality hunting guns.
Condition: The condition is extremely fine, as new. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail. Exceptional engraving and gold inlay throughout. Extraordinary and visually satisfying wood carvings. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bores. Screw slots are new and unused. May have been fired, but if so, perhaps limited to the test bench. An outstanding quality, and highly desirable antique hunting rifle.
Bibliography:
1. Heer, Eugene (1978). Der Neue Stockel; Vol 1, p. 61. Journal Verlag Schwend GmbH; Schwabisch Hall. Bohmen/CS ca. 1860. 2. Please see: Apel, Dietrich; Schuknecht, Larry B. [germanhuntingguns.com].
An Outstanding Breach-loading DB Shotgun by Joseph Bartl:
Bohemia ca. 1865. SN 35; 16 Bore (16.83 mm) 0.663 cal. The breach is chambered for center-fire, 2½ in. black powder shells. The overall length is 117 cm (46 in.). Weight is 3.3 Kg (7.3 lbs.) The rifle is fitted with smooth, round, 29 5/8 in. barrels of fine, rose pattern damascus steel. The raised central rib with a gold inlaid makers mark for “Jos. Bartl Weipert” in a panel at the breech (1). Barrel breeches with additional gold inlaid scroll work and dot pattern. Majestically engraved iron mounts in high relief with hunting scenes and floral motifs on a dark background. The engraving is accentuated with golden scroll work en-suite. Engraved and gold inlaid screws. Engraved and gold inlaid cross-hatch pattern on the breech block.
Highly figured, Grenoble briarwood stock in two parts, deeply sculpted with racemes and effigies of a fox and a hound. The cheek-side of the butt with a carved effigy of a seated hunter and his hound in a pristine, wooded hollow. Single engraved side nail with engraved silver escutcheons. The rear part of the trigger guard with richly pierced horn section, in one piece (!!), with finger rest. Double triggers. Silver fore-sight. Nagant type (Rolling Block) breech opening with finely engraved front and side panels. Shoulder strap lanyard loops. Very finely engraved butt plate with leaves and vine work. Serial number 35 located under the fore-stock. Historical:
Joseph Bartl was a german gunmaker (2) working in Weipert, Bohemia (Now the Cech Republic.). Weipert is located in a mountain pass to Germany on the country’s border. The area was rich in iron, gold and silver ore, wood, and water, and thus made for an excellent industrial setting for artisans. The gunmaker’s guild was first established in Weipert in 1734, and it quickly became known for exceptional high quality hunting guns.
Condition: The condition is extremely fine, as new. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail. Exceptional engraving and gold inlay throughout. Extraordinary and visually satisfying wood carvings. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bores. Screw slots are new and unused. May have been fired, but if so, perhaps limited to the test bench. An outstanding quality, and highly desirable antique hunting rifle.
Bibliography:
1. Heer, Eugene (1978). Der Neue Stockel; Vol 1, p. 61. Journal Verlag Schwend GmbH; Schwabisch Hall. Bohmen/CS ca. 1860. 2. Please see: Apel, Dietrich; Schuknecht, Larry B. [germanhuntingguns.com].
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