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

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A very rare 1856 model percussion carbine for "Bersaglieri", 1856

Estimate

€ 400 - 800

Sold

€ 1.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Turin
length 126 cm.
Round, rifled barrel (clean bore, clearly visible rifling), octagonal at the base marked with marks "GL", "GV", "LECCO" and the Piedmontese mark, provided with foresight and adjustable rear sight and clutch for the bayonet, 18 mm cal. at the nozzle. Tang provided with rear sight. Forward spring lock marked "TORINO 1856" (not clearly legible) under Savoy shield. Working mechanism with two snaps. Wooden full stock with butt stock marked "13745". Iron mounts and ramrod.