School Rifle Type Carabine Gras. Andreux, Villefranche School Battalion.

SCHOOL RIFLE, GRAS TYPE. ANDREUX, Villefranche school battalion.
France, 19th century.
Steel, iron, wood.
Total length: 116 cm - Barrel length: 69.5 cm - Muzzle diameter: 17 mm

Gras-type steel breech block. Breech lever marked ANDREUX PARIS Bte.
Metric rear sight on the breech block. Marking 28 on the parts.
Iron barrel, smooth bore, with front sight and bayonet lug. The muzzle is closed by a metal plug with a window.
Hammer with hammer spring; muzzle replaced.
Wooden frame, long barrel; hammer on the stock. Iron butt plate.
The stock is marked on one side with VILLEFRANCHE and 60, and on the other with ANDREUX Bté PARIS.
Iron ramrod.
Collector's label numbered 77.

Very good condition.

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Ref.: 6150

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.