INFANTRY RIFLE FROM THE ST ETIENNE MANUFACTURE, model 1777 corrected Year IX, First Empire. 26836

INFANTRY RIFLE FROM THE ST ETIENNE MANUFACTURE, model 1777 corrected Year IX, First Empire. 26836

Barrel octagonal thundering then round, length 1.137 m, with the tail of the breech 1.19 m, dated "1810", stamped "C" of the inspector Joseph of Columbus, 1895-1811 and "B" with flower of the controller Antoine Blachon, 1798-1812 and marked “EF” for French Empire. Breech tail marked "Mle 77". Walnut frame, cheek stock with partially erased “EF” receipt stamp. Flintlock engraved “Mre Imple de St etienne”, hallmarked “J” by controller Jean-Baptiste Javelle, 1808-1812. All steel fittings stamped either with the "S" crowned by the reviser Claude Soviche, 1807-1811 and "P" crowned by Jean-Baptiste Pozon, controller from 1807 to 1812. Mouthpiece, grenadière, nasturtium maintained by springs. Rod with tapered head.
Total length of the rifle: 1.516 m.
Bleached buffalo strap with brass buckle.

France.
First Empire.
Very good condition, slight oxidation of the plate, a steel nail has been added to the rear of the tail.


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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 by this weapon which does not work.
The law of March 6, 2012 classifies weapons into 4 categories and regulates their methods of 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 is in category D2 free possession, it can therefore be purchased without any restriction, since it is inactive.