SHOPPING CARBINE, model 1837, called small rifle or Poncharra rifle, July Monarchy. 26764R
Eight-sided thunder barrel (length 92 cm, with breech tail 98.2 cm) dated “1838”, registered “512”, “MR”, CALIBER “Cde 17.5”, bearing its reception hallmarks “* P*”, “*C*”. Breech tail engraved “150m”. Percussion plate called “à la Pontcharra” marked “Mre Rle de Chatellerault”. All brass fittings attached to the mount by steel springs. Blonde walnut frame registered on the stock “512”, marked “PLD” upon reassignment to the National Guard, difficult to read receipt stamp marked “MR”. Iron stick with nail head.
Total length 1.35 m.
France.
July Monarchy.
Good state of conservation, oxidation from use of the steel parts to be cleaned, barrel with its scratches, a few small dents from use on the wood, cut stick (41 cm).
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This weapon is an old collector's weapon which cannot be used, it is inactive, the current cartridges cannot be used by this weapon which does not work.
The law of March 6, 2012 classifies weapons into 4 categories and regulates their methods of acquisition and possession. Classification is therefore essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of weapons specific to each category.
The weapon presented is in category D2 free possession, it can therefore be purchased without any restriction, since it is inactive.
Reference :
26764R