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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A rare 1856 model "Bersaglieri" carbine converted to Carcano needlefire system, Third quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 2.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno d'Italia
length 126 cm
Round, rifled 17 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, small areas with pitting, clearly visible rifling), provided with various marks at the base, with adjustable and foldaway rear sight, front sight and clutch for the bayonet; revolving, sliding bolt, marked "AB" and "2163"; wooden full stock, the percussion lock slot filled with a wooden sheet; butt marked "P", "TA" under crown and with a barely visible stamp, iron mounts and ramrod.