France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) - 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 213

France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) - 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Flintlock infantry rifle converted to percussion model 1822 T bis from the Manufacture Royale de St Étienne with socket bayonet model 1822 without scabbard. Cal. 18 mm. Serial no. 1285. All metal parts with tobacco-colored patina and minor traces of oxidation in places. The barrel is marked "C de 18", "MR" and dated "1832" and hallmarked "G" under crown in an oval and several other illegible hallmarks. Tailstock marked "1822 T Bis". Turned flintlock percussion lock marked "Manufacture Royale de St Étienne" and hallmarked "P" in a circle. All steel fittings with illegible hallmarks. Matching ramrod. Long-barrel walnut stock with boxwood label "MI.... 1853" partly legible and stamped "TULLE" (twice), not with the same n° 3449, and numerous hallmarks. Functional mechanism with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Inside of the barrel with minor surface oxidation, rust bloom and good scratches. Complete. (Needs cleaning. Fairly good condition). 142 cm (barrel 103 cm). Socket bayonet model 1822, with triple slit and median ferrule. All metal parts with tobacco-colored patina and minor traces of oxidation. Stamped on the heel of the blade and stamped "232" on the elbow and stamped "G" under the star (fairly good condition). 53 cm (blade 46 cm).