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Lot 3299:Relief Carved German Schuetzen Rifle by Ignaz Kowar of Amberg

December 11th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3299:Relief Carved German Schuetzen Rifle by Ignaz Kowar of Amberg

December 11th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Exhibition Quality Panel Scene Deep Relief Chiseled and Relief Carved German Schuetzen Rifle by Ignaz Kowar of Amberg

Ignaz Kowar was the royal gunsmith for the Bavarian court and also a founding member and Federal Schützenmeister of the Upper Palatinate Rifle Association. Features an adjustable winged post front sight, "JGNAZ KOWAR AMBERG" and a geometric motif in gold inlay on the breech section, large diopter type peep sight mounted in the integral base on the upper tang, the "crown/V" proof (on-hand pre-March 1893), blackleaf scrollwork engraving flanking Renaissance Revival type scenes on each side of the action, thumb trigger and double set triggers, carved dog head with yellow glass eyes on the forend tip, relief carved blackleaf scrollwork on the forend and buttstock, Renaissance Revival scenes on the sides of the buttstock, large Tyrolean cheek rest, and engraved Swiss style buttplate.

ConditionFine overall with 85% plus original blue finish, distinct original gold inlays, strong original case colors on the trigger plate, subtler original case colors elsewhere, surface oxidation concentrated on the buttplate, crisp engraving and carving, a few minor dings and scrapes, and attractive figure on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerGerman
ModelSchuetzen
TypeRifle
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge8 mm
Barrel30 inch ribbed
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1175
Catalog page190
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