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RARE THOUVENIN SAXON RIFLE circa 1849
Guns International #: 101118543 Seller's Inventory #: SR206618
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Caledonia
Member Since: 3/20/07
First Name: Monty
Last Name: Whitley
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 17268
Country: United States
Phone: (717) 765-4333
Fax: (717) 765-0131
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Cert Check
Description:
.71 caliber, 34" rifled barrel with lug to accommodate a saber bayonet. The barrel is dated "1849" and has a folding ladder type rear sight. Back action percussion lock. Walnut stock. The steel buttplate showing military inspections. Finished bright overall and remaining in excellent condition. The Thouvenin or pillar breech system was first used in France around 1846 and was the predecessor of the Minnie ball. Very similar to the Belgian model 1850 rifle musket. These rifle are quite scarce and were an important development for the evolution of the rifled musket.
SOLD
Antique: Yes