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French Scarce Versaillies Infantry Rifle ANXII
Guns International #: 101281828 Seller's Inventory #: 34848
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1200
Total Number of Listings: 20216
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
A First Empire Infantry rifle model an XII. This rifle was designed by the famous Nicolas Boutet and has all of the appearance of a hunting rifle. This rrare rifle shows a barrel date of 1811. The stock shows the roundel dated 1812. The rifle is 41" overall with a 7 groove 26" barrel. the bore shows strong rifling. There were only 2,212 of these rifles manufactured. The metal shows scattered light pitting and very clear markings. The lock is original flint and functions with clear inspector and roundel markings. The sling loop was moved to a point 2 1/4" ahead of the lock. There are two wood cracks in the original loop location above the middle pipe. The wood shows its' original finish . This rifle was the French equivalent of the English Baker rifle but was built without a bayonet. The brass fittings and rammer are all original. The rear sling swivel was removed from the triggerguard. A very scarce flintlock rifle. For reference see page 97-99 "French Military Small Arms Vol 1 by Didier Bianchi Mowbray Publishers. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: French
Model: ANXII