A spring piston air pistol , Johann Adam Kuchenreuter, Steinweg near Regensburg, circa 1840. Blued, octagonal barrel with brass-lined, smooth bore in 9 mm calibre. Barrel can be pushed forward for loading by way of a release lever on lower side of fore-end. On upper side of barrel dovetailed front sight and height adjustable rear sight as well as silver-inlaid signature "I. ADAM KUCHENREUTER". Brass pressure cylinder, lock plate and hammer with fine, partly polished vine engraving. Set trigger. Walnut half stock with engraved brass mounting. Slig, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A spring piston air pistol , Johann Adam Kuchenreuter, Steinweg near Regensburg, circa 1840. Blued, octagonal barrel with brass-lined, smooth bore in 9 mm calibre. Barrel can be pushed forward for loading by way of a release lever on lower side of fore-end. On upper side of barrel dovetailed front sight and height adjustable rear sight as well as silver-inlaid signature "I. ADAM KUCHENREUTER". Brass pressure cylinder, lock plate and hammer with fine, partly polished vine engraving. Set trigger. Walnut half stock with engraved brass mounting. Slig, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo
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Contributor:

INTERFOTO  / Alamy Stock Photo

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T4THHH

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Dimensions:

5355 x 1803 px | 45.3 x 15.3 cm | 17.9 x 6 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

23 November 2011

Photographer:

INTERFOTO / History

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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