American Powder Horns

This pistol was made by the nephew of Johann Christoph Kuchenreiter. It is very similar in construction to the pair of pistols by Johann listed on this site, although smaller in size, having a 6.5 inch barrel. It is signed on the top of the barrel; ” J. C. Kuchenreiter”. He was court arms maker of FURSTEN VON THURM UND TAXIS. This pistol is made around 1780 and was converted to percussion in the 1800’s.

These pistols have nicely blued 9 & 3/4 inch octagon barrels with silver engraved names across the flat of the barrel; ” I. CHRISTOPH KUCHENREITER “. This is Johann Christoph Kuchenreiter. Iohann Christoph Kuchenreiter Steinweg bei Regensburg Baye ca. 1670 – 1743. Son of George Kuchenreiter from Lichtenech

First married to the widow of Tomas wilfing second wife in 1705 Catarina, daughter of locksmith Alberti Schreiber. She gave him 2 sons: Johann Jacob in 1709 and Joseph in1712.

Each pistol has the appropriate gold stamp of the makers mark on the barrel and each is numbered, 1 & 2. The stocks are beautifully relief carved all over and mounted in either brass or bronze; ( they look so bright like gold ).

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This is a really nice belt pistol by well known Spanish gun maker,  Domingo, as marked on the rear of the barrel in a gold recessed stamp ” DOMINGO MAS “. The stock looks to be walnut and is nicely carved. All of the furniture is of iron, in the white and it still retains it’s original belt hook. The barrel has a cannon mouth and a lot of engraving as does the lock, frizzen spring and butt cap.  The piece is in fine original condition.

This original cased Colt has all matching serial numbers – 118568 and all of the cylinder scene is clear and visible. The serial number indicates a manufacturing date in the mid 1850’s. It is 31 caliber and has a 4″ octagonal barrel, two-line New York address, silver plated back strap and trigger guard. It has the original walnut grips and original mahogany case with accessories.

Condition: All metal is grey with some light pitting, but overall very sharp and crisp. Grips with some nicks and dings. Case lid on the inside has a tear to the lining. Original lining is dirty, proper eagle flask with stars has no varnish and has a couple of small dents. Correct mold without spruce cutter, loading tool and key for lock. Outside of case has some nicks and dings.

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This pistol is American made. It is made of scavenged American and European parts. The stock is local walnut, barrel is probably French, lock is Dutch, the brass hardware looks like a mix. The barrel is .69 caliber, 7 & 5/8″ long and retains its original ramrod.  The trigger guard is very unique and can probably pin down a maker. It looks like a New York or New England piece.