FLINTLOCK MUSKET OF THE ELITE INFANTRY OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, First Empire. 33458.
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FLINTLOCK INFANTRY RIFLE OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD ELITE, First Empire. 33458
Barrel, model year IX, with eight sides at the breech then round, length 1.01 m (instead of the regulatory 1.137 m). Dated "1811", engraved breech tang "Mle 1777". All fittings in brass with a specific Imperial Guard buttplate featuring a flaming grenade, held in place by steel springs.
Walnut stock, stock stamped on each side with a bee symbol. Flintlock without any markings, the corrected 1777 model upgraded to year IX, veined walnut stock, cheek at the grip removed in accordance with regulations. Iron ramrod.
Overall length of the rifle: 1.39 m (instead of 1.52 m for grenadiers).
Sling made of bleached buffalo leather; stitched on each side following the Imperial Guard model, width 3.3 cm, brass buckle.
Socket bayonet, model year IX, blade length 45.8 cm, total length 53 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition, a crack between the lock plate and the trigger.
NOTE:
Elite rifle (grenadier on horseback, artillery or engineering) based on the position of the frizzen and its spring, and the absence of regimental markings on the buttplate return.
PROVENANCE:
Former collection of Jean Boudriot.
Disclaimer requested by Google's ranking service:
This weapon is an antique collector's item that cannot be used, it is inactive, modern cartridges cannot be used with this weapon as it will not function.
In accordance with the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies firearms into 4 categories. Each category has rules for purchase and possession. Proper classification is therefore essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of firearms for each category.
The presented weapon falls under category D2, free possession, and can be purchased without any restrictions since it is inactive.
Barrel, model year IX, with eight sides at the breech then round, length 1.01 m (instead of the regulatory 1.137 m). Dated "1811", engraved breech tang "Mle 1777". All fittings in brass with a specific Imperial Guard buttplate featuring a flaming grenade, held in place by steel springs.
Walnut stock, stock stamped on each side with a bee symbol. Flintlock without any markings, the corrected 1777 model upgraded to year IX, veined walnut stock, cheek at the grip removed in accordance with regulations. Iron ramrod.
Overall length of the rifle: 1.39 m (instead of 1.52 m for grenadiers).
Sling made of bleached buffalo leather; stitched on each side following the Imperial Guard model, width 3.3 cm, brass buckle.
Socket bayonet, model year IX, blade length 45.8 cm, total length 53 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition, a crack between the lock plate and the trigger.
NOTE:
Elite rifle (grenadier on horseback, artillery or engineering) based on the position of the frizzen and its spring, and the absence of regimental markings on the buttplate return.
PROVENANCE:
Former collection of Jean Boudriot.
Disclaimer requested by Google's ranking service:
This weapon is an antique collector's item that cannot be used, it is inactive, modern cartridges cannot be used with this weapon as it will not function.
In accordance with the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies firearms into 4 categories. Each category has rules for purchase and possession. Proper classification is therefore essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of firearms for each category.
The presented weapon falls under category D2, free possession, and can be purchased without any restrictions since it is inactive.
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The shipping department will be closed from April 7th to April 21st. FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
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).