FRENCH MODEL 1842 BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION RAMPART RIFLE.

FRENCH MODEL 1842 BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION RAMPART RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .735 Groove diameter. Hexagonal Whitworth type rifling. 39-3/8″ Tapered round bbl has folding swivel mount affixed around breech end with collar. Bbl is mounted with ladder type long range rear sight, and post front. Bbl screws into massive breechloading receiver that has sliding block, which tips up for loading powder charge. When in forward position a large locking lug with folding spring loaded handle, can pivot into place at rear, locking breech. Top of action is stamped “2” and “60”. Rear strap is engraved “Mle 1842”. Back action lock with large serpentine percussion hammer, is marked “Mre Rle de St Etienne”. European walnut straight stock has steel buttplate, and is marked with proof (or inspectors mark) on right side. Weight: 34 lbs 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts have silver gray patina overall. Stock is fine, with numerous minor marks. Bore is fine, dark in grooves. Lock is crisp. 4-47661 MGM162 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1541	$2,478.00	FRENCH MODEL 1842 BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION RAMPART RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .735 Groove diameter. Hexagonal Whitworth type rifling. 39-3/8″ Tapered round bbl has folding swivel mount affixed around breech end with collar. Bbl is mounted with ladder type long range rear sight, and post front. Bbl screws into massive breechloading receiver that has sliding block, which tips up for loading powder charge. When in forward position a large locking lug with folding spring loaded handle, can pivot into place at rear, locking breech. Top of action is stamped “2” and “60”. Rear strap is engraved “Mle 1842”. Back action lock with large serpentine percussion hammer, is marked “Mre Rle de St Etienne”. European walnut straight stock has steel buttplate, and is marked with proof (or inspectors mark) on right side. Weight: 34 lbs 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Barnes Family Collection. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts have silver gray patina overall. Stock is fine, with numerous minor marks. Bore is fine, dark in grooves. Lock is crisp. 4-47661 MGM162 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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