Rare revolver rifle with system "Genhart" known as with turret, ten shots with conical cartridges, calibre 9,15 mm

Barrel with sides, striped, punched "N" under crown, rise with sheets. Flat barrel engraved with foliage scrolls, numbered in gold and marked "H. GENHART BREVETE". Opening key on the left side.

Cut iron fittings. Walnut stock (slight chip to the breech tail).

Length: 96 cm

A.B.E. Model patented in 1856. 



Heinrich GENHART was harquebusier and inventor in Liege of 1856 to 1859.
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Lot no. 69

Rare revolver rifle with system "Genhart" known as with turret, ten shots with conical cartridges, calibre 9,15 mm Barrel with sides, striped, punched "N" under crown, rise with sheets. Flat barrel engraved with foliage scrolls, numbered in gold and marked "H. GENHART BREVETE". Opening key on the left side. Cut iron fittings. Walnut stock (slight chip to the breech tail). Length: 96 cm A.B.E. Model patented in 1856. Heinrich GENHART was harquebusier and inventor in Liege of 1856 to 1859.

Estimate
€2,500 - €3,000
Result
€7,040
Buyer's premium
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Rare revolver rifle with system "Genhart" known as with turret, ten shots with conical cartridges, calibre 9,15 mm Barrel with sides, striped, punched "N" under crown, rise with sheets. Flat barrel engraved with foliage scrolls, numbered in gold and marked "H. GENHART BREVETE". Opening key on the left side. Cut iron fittings. Walnut stock (slight chip to the breech tail). Length: 96 cm A.B.E. Model patented in 1856. Heinrich GENHART was harquebusier and inventor in Liege of 1856 to 1859.
Sale Tuesday 6 July 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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