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european percussion rampart rifle / wall gun .70 caliber
Guns International #: 103684648 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: BGSUBMARINE
Company:
Member Since: 11/29/10
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (386) 290-5646
Premium Seller
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: CASH AND CHECK MO
Description:
bore has good hexagonal rifling / 39 inch barrel // 61 1/2 inches oa// rear sight masrked up to 1300 yards / meters ??? mottled patina with moderate oxidation / light pitting and oxuidation in bore / weighs 33 lbs / serial # 31// $98 sh ins / no makers mark / stock looks like period replacement / action works fine / looks complete and in very good condition SOLID FRAME 1890 WINCHESTER SHOWN FOR SIZE COMPARISON IT IS ALSO FOR SALE
A wall gun, also known as a wall piece or rampart gun, is a large-caliber smoothbore firearm that emerged in the mid-15th century and remained in use through the 19th century, designed primarily as a defensive weapon for fortifications, ship railings, or swivels to halt enemy advances at long range.[1] Typically exceeding six feet in length and weighing over 35 pounds, it featured a bore diameter around .75 to .98 caliber, firing heavy lead balls with a potential effective range of up to one mile, making it too cumbersome for shoulder firing without fixed support.[2] Its smoothbore design and matchlock, flintlock, or percussion ignition mechanisms allowed for rapid reloading in defensive scenarios, bridging the gap between handheld muskets and artillery.[3]
Price: $4,995.00
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: eoropean
Model: wall gun