Bedeutende Luxus-Radschlossbüchse, Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter in Steinweg bei Regensburg, um 1760 - photo 1

Bedeutende Luxus-Radschlossbüchse, Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter in Steinweg bei Regensburg, um 1760

Lot 1404
04.11.2025 10:00UTC +02:00
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 1478237
Lot 1404 | Bedeutende Luxus-Radschlossbüchse, Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter in Steinweg bei Regensburg, um 1760
Bedeutende Luxus-Radschlossbüchse, Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter in Steinweg bei Regensburg, um 1760
Achtkantiger, mittig eingezogener Lauf mit originaler, teils etwas beriebener Brünierung. Siebenfach gezogene Seele im Kaliber 15 mm. Eingeschobene eiserne Visierung, über der Kammer in Gold und Silber eingelegte Signatur "IOHANN IACOB KUCHENREUTER", goldgefütterte Reitermarke. Laufansatz, Mündung und Schwanzschraubenblatt mit geschnittenem und graviertem Rocaillendekor auf fein ziseliertem Goldgrund. Schloss mit innenliegendem Rad und gefedertem Pfannendeckel. Ganzflächig geschnitzte und gravierte jagdliche Szene auf Goldgrund. Graviertes Federgehäuse aus vergoldetem Messing, Abzug mit justierbarem Stecher. Leicht verschnittene Vollschäftung aus Nussbaumholz, Kolbenfach mit federverriegeltem Schubdeckel. Fein gravierte und ziselierte Garnitur aus vergoldetem Messing. Auf der Wange ein ungedeutetes bekröntes Wappen zwischen zwei Putti, Kolbenkappe mit Darstellung des Hl. Georg. Hölzerner Ladestock mit Horndopper. Länge 116,5 cm.
Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter (1709-83), Hofbüchsenmacher der Fürsten von Thurn und Taxis.
A significant deluxe wheellock rifle by Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter of Steinweg near Regensburg, circa 1760
A significant deluxe wheellock rifle by Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter of Steinweg near Regensburg, circa 1760
Octagonal tapered barrel with original bluing somewhat rubbed in places. Rifled bore (seven grooves) in 15 mm calibre. Dovetailed iron sights, signature "IOHANN IACOB KUCHENREUTER" inlaid in gold and silver at the breech, gold-lined horseman mark. The base of the barrel, muzzle and tang decorated with cut and engraved rocailles on finely chiselled gold ground. Lock with internal wheel and spring-loaded pan cover. Profusely carved and engraved hunting scene on gold ground. Engraved mainspring housing of gilt brass, adjustable set trigger. Lightly carved walnut full stock, patch box with spring-loaded sliding lid. Finely engraved and chiselled furniture of gilt brass. The cheek piece with unknown crowned coat of arms between two cupids, butt cap with depiction of St. George. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 116.5 cm.
Johann Jacob Kuchenreuter (1709-83), gunsmith to the court of the Princes of Thurn und Taxis.
Condition: II +
Auction house category:Long guns: matchlock and wheellock
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