School Rifle, Carabine Gras Type. Andreux France, 19th Century.

SCHOOL RIFLE, GRAS TYPE. ANDREUX
France, 19th century.
Steel, iron, wood
Total length: 112.5 cm - Barrel length: 69 cm - Muzzle diameter: 14 mm

Gras-type steel breech block. Breech lever marked ANDREUX PARIS Bte.
Metric rear sight on the breech block.
Smoothbore iron barrel with front sight and bayonet lug.
Hinged cap
Long wooden stock; hinged at the butt. Iron butt plate.
The stock is stamped with the numbers 17 and 55 on one side and marked with the ANDREUX PARIS Bte S.G.D.G. medallion topped with a seven-flamed grenade on the other. Inspection stamp.
Ramrod missing.
Collector's label.

Very good condition.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6148

This collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.