Rifle With Stock And "chassepot" Mechanism, "j-ruellon" Type, St-etienne - 19th Century - 1880

An unusual poacher’s or self-defense rifle, featuring a so-called “Chassepot” mechanism and a “J-RUELLON” firing system, made in Saint-Étienne around 1880, 19th century.
Mechanism featuring a sliding breech concealed within the butt plate.
Flat, recessed hammer and a folding trigger that is invisible when at rest.
After unlocking the rear of the pommel, the mechanism slides, opening the breech to allow the insertion of a pin-type cartridge, followed by closing and locking the breech; firing can take place after cocking the hammer and extending the trigger.
Heavy steel barrel with a smooth bore in 14- or 20-gauge pin-style.
Shoulder stock visible at the rear of the butt plate and a metal plug at the muzzle. See photos.
The tip of the butt plate, which was originally made of horn, was likely restored by a previous owner with a machined steel butt plate.
All parts of the breech block are engraved.
The firing mechanism and the breech opening and closing system function very well; see photos.
Length with stock: 120 cm
Length without stock: 91 cm
Length without the muzzle cap: 87 cm
This rifle appears in the 19th-century catalog of the ST-Etienne Arms and Bicycle Manufactory.
This rifle is classified as Category "D" for collection, purchase, sale, and unrestricted possession, in accordance with the French General Code of Internal Security.
In excellent condition and well-preserved, with its original finish and patina; see the photos for details.
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