DRAGON RIFLE, model 1842-1847 transformed T, assigned to the 2nd Spahis regiment, Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1848-1852). 27053
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DRAGOON RIFLE, model 1842-1847 transformed T, assigned to the 2nd Spahi Regiment, Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1848-1852). 27053
Octagonal barrel (length 92 cm, with breech tang 97 cm) dated "1850", marked "M N", stamped with circles "A", "G" and "D"; interior with preserved grooves. Breech tang engraved "Mle 1842 m T". Percussion lock marked "Mre Nle de Tulle". All brass fittings fixed to the stock by steel springs, buttplate stamped "2SP", 2nd Spahi Regiment. Blond walnut stock with serial number on the buttstock "1160", marked "TULLE", and acceptance stamp "M N 1850". Iron ramrod with nail head.
Overall length 1.319 m.
Socket bayonet, blade length 47.8 cm, total length 53 cm.
France.
Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1848-1852).
Very good condition, some rubbing and oxidation from use, repair near the barrel at the counterplate level on 6.5 cm x 1 cm.
NOTE:
The dragoon rifle model 1842-1847 has modifications on the buttplate and its two screws, with 1847 lock. This 1847 modification is verified by the "M" engraved after the year on the breech tang. The trigger guard is made of iron and bears the two finger notches. The "T" modification indicates that the rifle has retained its original characteristics and was transformed with the same technical characteristics as the "T" or "T bis" infantry rifle models.
Octagonal barrel (length 92 cm, with breech tang 97 cm) dated "1850", marked "M N", stamped with circles "A", "G" and "D"; interior with preserved grooves. Breech tang engraved "Mle 1842 m T". Percussion lock marked "Mre Nle de Tulle". All brass fittings fixed to the stock by steel springs, buttplate stamped "2SP", 2nd Spahi Regiment. Blond walnut stock with serial number on the buttstock "1160", marked "TULLE", and acceptance stamp "M N 1850". Iron ramrod with nail head.
Overall length 1.319 m.
Socket bayonet, blade length 47.8 cm, total length 53 cm.
France.
Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1848-1852).
Very good condition, some rubbing and oxidation from use, repair near the barrel at the counterplate level on 6.5 cm x 1 cm.
NOTE:
The dragoon rifle model 1842-1847 has modifications on the buttplate and its two screws, with 1847 lock. This 1847 modification is verified by the "M" engraved after the year on the breech tang. The trigger guard is made of iron and bears the two finger notches. The "T" modification indicates that the rifle has retained its original characteristics and was transformed with the same technical characteristics as the "T" or "T bis" infantry rifle models.
Reference :
26881
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