A flintlock rifle by Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter near Regensburg, circa 1780 Octagonal to round barrel with smooth bore in 15 mm calibre. Silver spider front sight, the top of the barrel with silver inlaid bands. Over the chamber gold-lined horseman mark "ICK" and silver inlaid signature "Ioh. Andre Kuchenreuter An Regensburg". The tang inscribed "1". Flintlock with domed plate and repeated signature "I. A. Kuchenreuter". Full walnut stock with finely carved scrolling leaves and rocailles. On the cheek cartouche with depiction of a fox, carrying , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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