France, National Defense (1870-71). - Lot 163

Lot n° 163
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France, National Defense (1870-71). - Lot 163
France, National Defense (1870-71). Infantry rifle with percussion model 1842 transformed with snuffbox. Cal. 18 mm. Serial number N429. All metal parts with stained gray patina. Rear percussion lock with "Manufacture Impériale de St Etienne" marking. The lock and fittings are stamped "R" in a shield. The barrel and the snuffbox are punched "L" in an oval. The snuffbox with the same n°. Long-barreled walnut stock with boxwood label marked "MI" "DECEMBER 1858", with the same no. N429 and numerous hallmarks. It is stamped "ROUX -J-M" in the continuation of the trigger guard. Steel rod present. Complete. Functional mechanism with a notch of armed well net. Clean barrel with good shallow rifling. 142 cm (barrel 98,5 cm). (fairly good condition). It comes with a socket bayonet mod 1847, without scabbard. All metal parts white. Case with 3 slots and middle ferrule. 53 cm (H. case 6,6 x Inner diameter 2,1 cm). (very good condition).
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