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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A Francotte infantry rifle mod. 1842 with Milbank Amsler 1867 conversion, 1860 - 1870 circa

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 813

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Switzerland
length 146,5 cm.
Round, rifled, 18 mm cal. barrel, featuring various serial numbers and a shield mark marked "ZZ", provided with adjustable rear sight and foresight. The bore partially needs cleaning, visible rifling, some pitting inside. Lock marked "A. FRANCOTTE LIEGE". Bolt marked "GEB. SULZER". Wooden full stock, numbered like the barrel. Iron mounts with various Swiss marks and crowned "H". Some signs of use and time. Working mechanism.