A Century of Opulence - 3rd April 2007

Lot 270

A rare seven barrelled wall gun by Valentin Muth of Zerbst

Estimate £10,000 - £15,000

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Description

A rare seven barrelled wall gun by Valentin Muth of Zerbst, circa 1680, the seven hexagonal barrels with six grooved rifling, iron flintlock with floral engraving, on later wooden wheeled stand engraved Valentin Muth Zerbst 115cm. long Valentin (or Valtin) Muth was a renowned barrel and stock-maker who worked in Zerbst, Saxony active between 1640 and 1682. All seven barrels could be fired simultaneously.