Lot 3217

A converted Percussion rifle, Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter, in Regensburg, circa 1780

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 1,400

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 14 hours left

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Description

Octagonal barrel with seven-groove rifled bore in 15 mm calibre. The top of the barrel decorated with fine silver inlays. Also signed above the chamber in silver and brass with "Joh. And. Kuchenreuter an Regensburg", with a brass-lined mark struck between, with traces of gilding. Finely cut lock plate inscribed "Arnecker a Breslau No. 225" (presumably at converting). Converted percussion lock, German set trigger (adjusting screw missing). Full stock with patch box on the right butt stock. Brass furniture in fine relief on a punched ground, with traces of the original gilding. Wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length 108 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.