Wanted: Information on 18th Cent Grotesque guns

[Acer Saccharum]

I am looking for guns that have grotesques as a major part of the gun's design. One example is the Hauschka fowler in the Met's collection. Others i have seen are 19th Cent shotguns, where the end of the pistol grip is a face, a soldier, a duck. But these are too late. I want early.

Reward offered: grotesque pumpkin seeds.


Acer

Gun property of the Metropolitan Museum


Yes, Jim, I am serious.

[Jim Filipski]

Hey Tom, Never thought you weren't serious! A good thought: a few more Tankards and then keep a note pad by the side of your bed Guarantee you'll get some good ideas! ( Where do you think I get mine?)
Jim

[Jim Filipski]

Acer I think I found one............ Very Rare

Jim
P.S. @!*% Scary!

[woodsrunner]

Haben Sie das Buch "SteinsShloss-Jagerbuchsen, Kunstwerke der Buchsenmacher aus dem 18. Jahrhundert"? Some of the Jagers have some pretty wild carvings. I think Jim Chambers and Barbie have it in stock with an English translation I've been told.

[Acer Saccharum]

Harr, harr, harr!

Ja, ja, zank eu ferry mush, but eye half zee steinschloss jaegerbuschen bucnens, ja. Iss ferry goot, ja.

I ditt knott ever zee that vonne above, Jim, that iss verry unuzuall. Mein Gott! Undt verrry uglee, alzo.

T

[Acer Saccharum]

I told on you, Jim. I sent the link to Eric's mother.

There, that oughta fix your wagon.

Acer

[doug]

     I finally got off my bum and took a couple of photos for you.  The gun is only a stock at present and I presume to be german in origin.  It is currently percussion and the locks show no sign of being converted but I also suspect it was originally a flint gun.  Forgot to mention it is a double barrel shotgun.

cheers Doug

[Acer Saccharum]

 Thanks, Doug. That is awesome. I suspect your stock is later than the gun I depicted, as the mask carving at end of the pistol grip seemed to be in vogue in the early 19th Cent up to mid 19th. From what I can see, your stock is quite robust, and certainly could have been flint. Most wonderful carving on the grotesque, very lifelike. The tail of the trigger guard appears to be part of the stock wood, carved to look like the brass or steel furniture of the day. Neat stuff. Thanks for posting.

Tom

[Dan Herda]

Acer, Are you familiar with the book"The Flintlock, Its origin,developement,and use" By Torsten Lenk.? The old hardcover will cost you over 100 but 1/2 price book store have it now for 9.98 in soft cover.        ridjrunr