MILITARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' RIFLE, model 1817, Restoration. 29093

MILITARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' RIFLE, model 1817, Restoration. 29093

Eight-sided thunder barrel, dated “1818”, length 1, m. Hallmarked “T” (probably the T of the “DT” hallmark of the reviser Dombret) on the left side, and “N” in an oval of inspector Louis Nottret on the right side.
Plate of the An XIII model pistol signed “Mre Royale De Versailles” and stamped with the “G” under a star in a rectangle by the reviser Augustin Germain.
Walnut frame with long barrel, registered “148” on the stock. All the fittings are made of brass except the leaves and the escutcheon which are made of iron, they are all stamped “D” from Jean-Baptiste Deschaseaux, first class controller, the mouthpiece stamped “H” from Jean-Baptiste Hardy, controller of second class.
Original nail head stick marked “D” by Deschaseaux.
Total length of the weapon: 1.36 m.

France.
Restoration.
Very good state.

NOTE :
This model of rifle, lighter than its contemporaries, is manufactured only at the Versailles Manufacture, 201 examples were produced in 1817, supplemented by 200 examples in 1818. This rifle is part of the last production before the closure of the factory.

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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 on this weapon which will not work.
In accordance with the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies weapons into 4 categories. Each category has rules for acquisitions and holdings. 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.