ARQUEBUS, model from 1763-1766, republican version. First Republic, between 1794 and 1795. 34629
Walnut wood stock entirely trimmed in iron: butt cap, trigger guard, counterplate, nose cap, and ramrod. Round barrel retaining the engraving "M de 1763". Square lock engraved in cursive "Mre De Libreville" and stamped with "L3" for Leclerc, controller in Year 3. The inside of the lock is marked with the initials of the locksmith "CD". Each iron piece of the pistol was originally marked with the L3 stamp.
Length of the weapon: 40 cm; length of the barrel: 23 cm; caliber: 18 mm; weight: 1.2 kg.
France.
First Republic, between 1794 and 1795.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
From the former PM collection.
Reference :
34629