September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2019
Lot consists of (A) The first t-bis is of standard configuration with lock marked "MANUFACTURE IMPERIAL DE ST. ETIENNE". CONDITION: Barrel with some staining and wear. The lock with good markings. Cock screw missing. Action is fair. Rifled bore is fair. Ramrod is not the original. Stock in good condition, crisp markings, number 4059 matches barrel. (B) The Model 1837 is of standard configuration. Marked MANUFACTEUR DE TULLE. CONDITION: Pistol retains its belt hook, crisp markings, good action, excellent bore, stock with minor marks from military storage. (C) Second t-bis is in worn, polished condition. Missing ramrod. Stock clean but cartouche is still visible. Serial 1812 stamped on barrel and lock. CONDITION: Lock markings worn. Action is crisp. Rifled bore is fair. A good lot for the French military collector.
Barrel Length
(A) 7 - 3/4" (B) 6 - 3/4" (C) 7 - 3/4"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .72 Rifled (B) .60 Smoothbore (C) .70 Rifled
Manufacturer
(A) St. Etienne (B) Tulle (C) Tardys
Model
(A) 1812 (B) 1842 (C) 1822
Serial Number
(A) 4059 (B) NSN (C) 1812