PERCUSSION MODIFIED 18th CENTURY HUNTING RIFLE. 29869R
Octagonal barrel with touch hole, length 1.15 m. Walnut stock with long forend decorated with scrolls. Thumb piece in stamped solid silver. All metal fittings in iron.
Total length of the weapon: 1.47 m.
With its bayonet and blackened leather sheath, brass throat and tip.
France.
18th century modified in the early 19th century with a percussion firing system.
Good condition. Leather on the bayonet sheath partially unstitched.
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This weapon is an antique collectible that cannot be used, it is inactive, current cartridges cannot be used with this weapon as it will not function.
According to the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies weapons into 4 categories. Each category has rules for 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 falls under category D2 for unrestricted ownership, as it is inactive.
Reference :
29869R