Beschreibung:

This rifle is probably French and dates around 1740-1750. The octagonal full-length barrel is swamped at the muzzle and features deep multi-groove rifling. The barrel has a notched brass rear sight and a brass front blade sight. The early banana lockplate is lightly engraved at the tail and marked "DAVID / DIVORNE" in the center. It has an early unbridled pan. The engraved brass furniture includes a full sideplate with engraved scrolls and an acanthus leaf at the tail. The buttplate tang terminates in a flour-de-lis and is engraved with scrolls and borders. Trumpeted brass ramrod ferrules. Front tang of rifle trigger guard terminates in a classic French design, nearly identical to that found on the Model 1733 dragoon pistols. Fine walnut stock profusely relief-carved around lock, sideplate, barrel tang, and ramrod entry ferrule. Buttstock also has relief carved designs around comb. Stock has a brass nose cap and is recessed from muzzle. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Very good overall, barrel and lock have been cleaned, and are mostly bright with some scattered brown patina. Bore has crisp rifling. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. Front sling swivel is a replacement. Brass retains a mustard patina. Stock shows some scattered bruising and marks from use. A very attractive and early large-bore European rifle. DMG Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .78 Rifled Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer French Model Flintlock Rifle Paperwork Serial Number NSN