Guns International #: 102794316
Seller's Inventory #: MHG937
Click Photo to Enlarge |
Guns International #: 102794316
Category - Antique Pistols - Percussion
- Pairs of Pistols - Antique
PAIR OF PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS
Description: Inlaid on top of the barrel is the name "I. Adam Kuchenreuter". Very elaborately done guns. Both feature an 8 inch octagon barrel of about 52 caliber. Stocks are heavily carved on the top where the stock meets the back of the tang. Wrist area is elaborately checkered. Butt has steel cap that is nicely engraved. Trigger guard is completely engraved. Both feature functioning set triggers. Guns are marked on the upper tang "1" and "2". Unusual style lockplates being of case hardened iron. The back of the breech is also case hardened. Barrels are nicely swapped and delicately done. A very interesting pair of guns. Kuchenreuter was widely known for making guns for royalty. These were no doubt made for someone of importance. All original and hard to improve on. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $5,500.00 Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102794316
Seller's Inventory #: MHG937
Guns International #: 102794316
Seller's Inventory #: MHG937