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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An 1822T model percussion gun for Grenadiers with bayonet, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 200 - 300

Sold

€ 563

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 147,4 cm
Round, smoothbore, 18 mm cal. barrel (bore needs cleaning, especially at the nozzle), provided with foresight and clutch for the bayonet, with various marks on the breech including "C de 18" "P" and "R", and dated "1827". Tang with sight and model marking. Forward spring lock converted to percussion, with flat lock-plate marked "M.re R.le de Maubeuge" and with other marks. Long wooden stock with well-marked stamps; iron mounts. Butt plate with dotted screw (used in the Papal States?) Complete with socket bayonet (length: 47.3 cm).