Description
Two French percussion muskets modified for hunting, 18th and 19th century An infantry rifle M 1777 with smooth bore barrel in 17.5 mm caliber, V rear sight on top, model designation on the tang. Converted percussion lock (lock action defective), on the lock plate maker's inscription "Charleville". Half stock with iron furniture, retaining spring of one barrel ring missing. Length 151 cm. A shortened infantry rifle M 1840(?) with smooth bore barrel in 18.7 mm caliber, percussion lock on the back, maker's inscription "St. Etienne" on the lockplate. Stock with iron furniture. Iron ramrod. Length 111 cm. Both weapons with varying signs of age and use, iron parts patinated, spotted and pitted in places. Condition: III - IV
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Two French percussion muskets modified for hunting, 18th and 19th century An infantry rifle M 1777 with smooth bore barrel in 17.5 mm caliber, V rear sight on top, model designation on the tang. Converted percussion lock (lock action defective), on the lock plate maker's inscription "Charleville". Half stock with iron furniture, retaining spring of one barrel ring missing. Length 151 cm. A shortened infantry rifle M 1840(?) with smooth bore barrel in 18.7 mm caliber, percussion lock on the back, maker's inscription "St. Etienne" on the lockplate. Stock with iron furniture. Iron ramrod. Length 111 cm. Both weapons with varying signs of age and use, iron parts patinated, spotted and pitted in places. Condition: III - IV
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