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ENGRAVED Antique KUCHENREUTER Full Stock GERMANIC Percussion JAEGER Rifle GUNMAKERS to the BAVARIAN KING
Guns International #: 103162897 Seller's Inventory #: 251109
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Single Shot Rifles - German-Austrian
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
ENGRAVED Antique KUCHENREUTER Full Stock GERMANIC Percussion JAEGER Rifle
GUNMAKERS to the BAVARIAN KING
Here we present an antique Engraved Jacob Kuchenreuter Full-Stock Jaeger Rifle made in Regensburg, Germany during the early to mid-1800s. Johann Christoph Kuchenreuter was a member of the famous gun making dynasty centered in Regensburg, Germany during the 18th and 19th centuries. He was born in 1755 to Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter and became gun maker to the Princes of Thurn and Taxis. During the Napoleonic Wars his workshop was looted and partially destroyed by French troops in 1809, a blow from which he claimed never to have fully recovered. He died in 1818, and having no direct heirs left his house and workshop to his nephew Johann Adam Kuchenreuter. This is where Jacob Kuchenreuter’s lineage would have originated.
What is now recognized as the Jaeger type of rifle goes back to at least the early 17th century. It is characterized by its short overall length, robust octagonal barrel and usually a substantial butt stock with raised cheek pieces. This made it very handy to carry and load for the forester or hunter where it originated in the Hesse and Bavaria regions of Germany. In fact, the jaeger was very influential in the design of what is now considered the American (Kentucky/Pennsylvania) Long Rifle. This was due to the jaeger’s use by some of the Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War, as well as the number of German immigrants that congregated in Pennsylvania in the 18th century. In addition, several countries liked the concept of the short jaeger rifle so much that they designed their military long arms after it.
The overall condition is good. Strong action, although the set trigger does not function. Good bore for its age with serviceable rifling. This example sports a solid stock containing average wear. A chip is missing from the tip of the forend. Nicely checkered wrist. Markings are legible. This piece has an impressive silver inlaid barrel inscription -- “Jacob Kuchenreuter”. Neat rear flip up peep sight.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 30 inches.
Caliber: .60 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1750
#251109
Price: $1,750.00
Antique: Yes