France, Second Restoration (1815-1830). - Lot 156

France, Second Restoration (1815-1830). Flintlock voltigeur model 1816 rifle, corrected and converted to percussion, by Manufacture Royale de St Etienne, for the national guard. Caliber approx. 18 mm. All metal parts stained gray. Rifled, double-sided thunderbolt barrel, stamped "D 1822" and "1777" underneath (apocryphal marking?), with sight and rear sight in old-fashioned style. Transformed flintlock percussion lock marked "Mre Rle de St Etienne", partly faded, and stamped "S" in an oval. Tailstock marked "Mle 1816 C." ("C" for corrected) and "1777" on the side (apocryphal marking?) . Steel fittings, some stamped "H" under the star, including the trigger guard, others with illegible marks. Long-barreled walnut cheekstock with boxwood label inscribed with a "fleur de lys" and "Octobre 1822". Steel ramrod. Functional mechanism with two clear cocking notches. Inside of barrel oxidized with shallow scratches. Complete. (Wear and accidents, Fairly good condition). 142 cm (barrel 103 cm). Length. Lock: 160 mm.