Switzerland, late 19th century. - Lot 199

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400 - 600 EUR
Switzerland, late 19th century. - Lot 199
Switzerland, late 19th century. Henry RICHNER Peabody-Martini system rifle, circa 1880-1900. Cal. 10.4 mm Vetterli. Serial no. 2454. All metal parts with small stained gray patina. Barrel with thunder and round sides, with dovetail-mounted adjustable rear sight and rear sight protected by a front sight (front sight crushed). Barrel in its original bronze finish, heavily lightened and stained. The barrel is stamped "VANNIER ORLEANS" and "5" under a Swiss cross and "V" under a cross in an oval. The breechblock is marked "HRY RYCHNER AARAU (SUISSE)" and a Swiss cross in the center. Double trigger with adjusting screw under trigger guard with finger rest. Beautiful varnished walnut stock and long barrel with steel buttplate. Metal ramrod present. Functional mechanism. Barrel interior with good scratches and surface oxidation. (Sighting eyepiece missing, rear sight protection crushed. Fairly good condition). 127 cm (barrel 79.5 cm).
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