Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Kowar-Haus
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Kowar House
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
1. Kowar-Haus / Kowar House Marker
Vorderhaus, erbaut um 1860
Gewehrfabrikation und Verkauf
Ignatz Kowar: Büchsenmacher
Königl. Bayer. Hoflieferant, Gründungsmitglied und Bundesschützenmeister des Oberpfälzer Schützenbundes
Johann Kowar: Gewehrfabrikant
Bundesschützenmeister des Oberpfälzer Schützenbundes, Erfinder des „KO-KO“-Automaten (spezielle Ladevorrichtung für Zimmerstutzen), Kommandant der Freiw. Feuerwehr Amberg
Hans Kowar:
Mitglied des Präsidiums des Deutschen Schützenbundes, Präsident des Ulrich-Richter-Komitees und Mitglied des Verwaltungsrates, Träger höchster nationaler und internationaler Orden und Auszeichnungen
Hinterhaus: ehemaliger vorderer Amberger Salzstadel, erbaut um 1650
Front building, built around 1860
rifle manufacturing and sales
Ignatz Kowar: gunsmith
Royal Bavarian court supplier, founding member and federal shooting master of the Upper Palatinate Shooting Association
Johann Kowar: rifle manufacturer
Federal shooting master of the Upper Palatinate Shooting Association, inventor of the “KO-KO” device (a special loading mechanism for target rifles), commander of the volunteer fire brigade in Amberg
Hans Kowar:
Member of the executive committee of the German Shooting Federation, president of the Ulrich Richter Committee and member of the administrative board, recipient of high national and international honors and awards
Rear building: former front Amberg salt storehouse, built around 1650
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Location. 49° 26.687′ N, 11° 51.507′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is on Salzstadelplatz just south of Marktpl., on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Salzstadelpl 1, Amberg BY 92224, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Wiederaufbau der Kirche St. Martin / Rebuilding of St. Martin’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Amberger Hochzeitsbrunnen / The Amberg Wedding Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratstrinkstube / Council Taproom (within shouting distance of this marker); Kurt Emanuel Zechermanner
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026
2. Kowar-Haus / Kowar House Marker
The view of the marker and house from the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
