Bidspirit auction | Miniature Battle-Axe Wheellock Combination Gun

Miniature Battle-Axe Wheellock Combination Gun - Extremely Small scale miniature in fantastic proportions of a European battle axe combination gun. Fashioned the style of the 16th century with an etched single blade axe head and rear hammer head mounted on hexagonal shaft. Wheellock firing mechanism with moving components including a hammer, spanner tool and wheel cylinder. The trigger with a noir ball. Micro chiseling to the side of the firing mechanism of a zoomorphic creature. Dragon carved figure to the top of the hammer with a finely curled tail. With included custom fit case. Label to exterior reading E. Ruiz. Lavel to interior reading Espana 1551. Size 6” L Ex-Los Angeles Collection, Ex-Southern California Estate Condition: Very good condition with no loss to finish or obvious signs of wear or damage.