33 - FRANCE, First Empire (1804–1815)

FRANCE, First Empire (1804–1815) Imperial Armory of Tulle. Dragoon rifle, Model 1777, modified in Year IX, known as the “Year IX” model. Flintlock, signed “Mre Imple de Tulle” and stamped “C*” with a heart-shaped hammer and round-bodied parts. Round barrel, later with fluted sections at the muzzle, dated “1809” and marked “B” and “D” along with hallmarks. Markings on the reverse side, including “3.” Smooth bore. Caliber 17.8 mm. Bayonet lug. Walnut stock with a hollow cheek piece, bearing the "EF..." and "22" markings and hallmarks. Brass and iron fittings, with a double iron grenadier band. Comes with an iron bayonet with a socket and a triangular blade, hallmarked; with a black leather scabbard and a brass ferrule. Barrel length: 103 cm - Overall length: 141.5 cm - Bayonet blade length: 45 cm. Weapon has been cleaned. Hammer jaw and ramrod missing. As-is; scratches and dents, some deep; a few wormholes at the muzzle and pitting on the stock, with fillings; a few chips; a few spots of oxidation, even corrosion.