Regensberg, Germany, 1709-1783, tapered octagonal 10-1/2 in. barrel, spiral bore, remnants of gilt inlay and "Jacob Kuchenreuter" at top of barrel, gilt horse and rider hallmark at rear of barrel, burl walnut full stock, steel trigger guard with outlined carved rococo motifs, steel lock plate, side plate, butt cap, thumb rest and ramrod mounts, carving at handle, horn ramrod tip and forearm, 16-1/8 in. overall; Provenance: Former Ray Petrie Collection; Private New England Collection
Condition
minor dings, nicks, scratches, and chips to stock, separation to wood at handle, barrel with scratches and pitting, wear and oxidation to other metal elements, trigger mechanism seems to function, trigger releases at second stage