A silver-mounted percussion pistol with shoulder stock, Bartolomaeus Joseph Kuchenreuter, Regensburg, circa 1830, Octagonal barrel with smooth bore in 12 mm calibre with patent breechblock, dovetailed front sight and double folding rear sights. Barrel top tendril-shaped and inlaid in silver, signed "Barth. Jos. Kuchenreuter in Regensburg". Florally engraved percussion lock with (faulty) back trigger and repeated signature. Florally carved walnut stock with ribbed butt and fore stock. Ornamentally engraved silver furniture with covering cap for sh, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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