FLINTLOCK INFANTRY MUSKET OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, First Empire. 33458
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FLINTLOCK INFANTRY RIFLE OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, First Empire. 33458
Barrel, model year IX, octagonal at the breech then round, 1.01 m in length (instead of the standard 1.137 m). Dated "1811," the engraved breech tang is marked "Model 1777." All fittings in brass with a specific buttplate for the Imperial Guard featuring a flaming grenade, secured by steel springs.
Walnut stock, with a bee symbol stamped on each side of the stock. Unmarked flintlock mechanism, of the corrected Model 1777 an IX design, walnut stock with visible grains, cheekpiece at the butt removed according to regulations. Iron ramrod.
Overall length of the rifle: 1.39 m (instead of the standard 1.52 m).
White bleached buffalo leather carrying strap; embossed on both sides in the style of the Imperial Guard, 3.3 cm in width, brass buckles.
Socket bayonet, model year IX, blade length 45.8 cm, total length 53 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition, with a fracture between the lock plate and the trigger.
NOTE:
This Imperial Guard rifle is perfectly authentic but shortened for re-use.
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Jean Boudriot.
Notice requested by Google's referencing service:
This antique weapon is a collectible item and cannot be used, it is inactive, current cartridges are not compatible with this non-functioning weapon. In accordance with the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies weapons into 4 categories, each with acquisition and possession rules. Proper classification is essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of weapons under each category. The weapon presented here is in category D2 for free possession, it can be purchased without any restrictions as it is inactive.
Barrel, model year IX, octagonal at the breech then round, 1.01 m in length (instead of the standard 1.137 m). Dated "1811," the engraved breech tang is marked "Model 1777." All fittings in brass with a specific buttplate for the Imperial Guard featuring a flaming grenade, secured by steel springs.
Walnut stock, with a bee symbol stamped on each side of the stock. Unmarked flintlock mechanism, of the corrected Model 1777 an IX design, walnut stock with visible grains, cheekpiece at the butt removed according to regulations. Iron ramrod.
Overall length of the rifle: 1.39 m (instead of the standard 1.52 m).
White bleached buffalo leather carrying strap; embossed on both sides in the style of the Imperial Guard, 3.3 cm in width, brass buckles.
Socket bayonet, model year IX, blade length 45.8 cm, total length 53 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition, with a fracture between the lock plate and the trigger.
NOTE:
This Imperial Guard rifle is perfectly authentic but shortened for re-use.
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Jean Boudriot.
Notice requested by Google's referencing service:
This antique weapon is a collectible item and cannot be used, it is inactive, current cartridges are not compatible with this non-functioning weapon. In accordance with the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies weapons into 4 categories, each with acquisition and possession rules. Proper classification is essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of weapons under each category. The weapon presented here is in category D2 for free possession, it can be purchased without any restrictions as it is inactive.
Reference :
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).