Exclusive hunting rifle made around 1780 by the famous German gunsmith. Swivelling barrel bundle with two 78 cm long smooth bore barrels, round on the outside, then octagonal in the rear third, brass front sights, both marked "V under crown" on top backwards, likewise the tail screw, on the lock plate in rectangle with curved side parts "Joh. Christop Kuchenre", the rest of the name cut off by threaded hole for lock part, the lever for releasing (turning) the barrel bundle formed as the front part of the trigger guard, rear part of the trigger guard broken off (enclosed), butt with folded cheek piece, lock counterplate and fittings made of brass, on the butt at the bottom and in the forearm on the right (this one there with crack) one hole each, obviously for the missing sling swivels. The walnut full stock with light carving, ramrod, condition III. Rare, technically interesting weapon from the end of the 18th century made by a famous master.

Category: Antique Weapons