FUSIL À MÈCHE Heavy wick-action rifle, probably for ramparts.
Round barrel, flar…

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FUSIL À MÈCHE

Heavy wick-action rifle, probably for ramparts. Round barrel, flared at the muzzle, thunder sights. Walnut stock and three-part barrel with plant ligatures, one brass at the muzzle. Length: 215 cm. 19th century, Asia A.B.E. (Oxidation and pitting) Expert : Cabinet Jean-Claude DEY - Honorary expert to the Versailles Court of Appeal Arnaud de GOUVION SAINT-CYR

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