RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 1 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 2 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 3 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 4 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 5 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 6 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 7 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 8 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 9 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 10 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Photo 11 : RECOGNITION RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Sold out

REWARD RIFLE FOR ROYALIST FOOT TROOPS DISTINGUISHED DURING THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE REVOLUTION, awarded to BERNARD Jean, model 1817, Restoration period. 29240

Twisted barrel, similar to the Model IX musket but elongated, 102.7 cm, length with the breech tail 108 cm, caliber 17.5 mm, dated "1817", stamped "DT" by the inspector Dombret, 1814-1818, "N" by the inspector Nottret, 1816-1818 and star-stamped "H" by the controller Hardy, 1814-1818. Breech tail with no decoration or inscription.

Lock of the musket Model IX engraved "Manuf Royale De Versailles", stamped "G" under a Germain starred controller, 1812-1818, with ordinary brass pan. All fittings are silver-plated brass, following the model of the rifle an XIII but with lighter proportions (nozzles, sling swivels, nose cap, side plates), all stamped "H" of the second controller Hardy. Half-stocking in demi-Charolais form. S-shaped counter plate. Buttplate with a return terminated by a fleur-de-lys. Oval-shaped thumb piece, embossed with the Arms of France and the inscription "VIVE LE ROI" (Long live the king).

Attribution plate on the cheek beside the lock engraved "Given by the KING to Mr. BERNARD Jean."
Stock of the Model IX system, thinner, marked with "JD".
Iron ramrod. Total length of the rifle 143.4 cm.

Whitened buffalo strap, width 2.8 cm, stitched on each side, ending at one end with a half-loop in brass with a prong and at the other end with a double brass button. Strap length 82 cm.

Bayonet with a 37 cm blade, for a total length of 45 cm.

France.
Restoration period.
Very good condition.

BIOGRAPHY:
BERNARD Jean, farmer in the town of Beaurepaire, department of Vendée, division La Gaubretière, rank of captain. Born in Landes-Génusson, born in 1774, died on January 22, 1837 in Beaurepaire. Son of Pierre and Perrine Desfontaines, widower of Pélagie Boudaud, married to Marie Girardeau.

Reference : 29240

Next update Friday, may 23 at 13:30 PM
FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE

bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63

SHIPPING COSTS Shipping costs are calculated only once per order for one or more items, all shipments are sent via registered mail, as this is the only way to have proof of dispatch and receipt. For parcels whose value cannot be insured by the Post, shipments are entrusted to DHL or Fedex with real value insured, the service is of high quality but the cost is higher.

RETURN POLICY Items can be returned within 8 days of receipt. They must be returned by registered mail at the sender's expense, in their original packaging, and in their original condition.

AUTHENTICITY The selection of items offered on this site allows me to guarantee the authenticity of each piece described here, all items offered are guaranteed to be period and authentic, unless otherwise noted or restricted in the description.
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).