Lot 3217
A converted Percussion rifle, Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter, in Regensburg, circa 1780
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
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?