FUSIL DES GARDES DU CORPS DE MONSIEUR, model 1816, Restoration period. 29996

FIREARM OF THE GENTLEMEN OF THE KING'S BODYGUARD, model 1816, Restoration period. 29996

Eight-sided barrel at the muzzle, 102.8 cm in length, 108.5 cm in length with the breech tail, stamped with a "B". Caliber of 17 mm. Walnut stock with a long stock numbered "202", with a hot stamp on the buttstock of Daniel Bouissavy, inspector in Saint-Étienne from 1816 to 1822 (this stamp is rarely found in Saint-Étienne but more commonly on the weapons of the King's Household Guards, among others on the pistols of the King's Bodyguard). Brass thumb piece stamped in the style of the King's Bodyguard weapons. All fittings in brass fixed to the stock by steel springs. Brass trigger guard cut in the shape of a stylized fleur-de-lis. Drum lockplate signed "MANUFre DE CHARLEVILLE", also stamped with a star-marked "M". Buttplate with the marking "4C" (4th Company) and numbered "30" on the return.
Iron ramrod with a nail head.
Total length of the weapon: 143 cm.

Socket bayonet, 37 cm in length, total length 45 cm.

France.
Restoration period.
Very good condition, slight oxidation on the barrel, thumb piece worn at the fleur-de-lis due to friction (but not erased).

Warning requested by Google's reference service:
This weapon is an old collector's item and is not to be used, it is inactive, modern cartridges cannot be used on 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 its own rules for acquisition and possession. Proper classification is essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of firearms for each category.
The weapon presented is in category D2 - free possession, therefore it can be purchased without any restrictions as it is inactive.