european percussion rampart rifle / wall gun .70 caliber

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]

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: eoropean
Model: wall gun

Price: $4,995.00