Model 1848 artillery test musket, rare model from the central depot. 
Round barrel with thunderbolt bayonet director, dated 1847 and raised to 600. Rear plate engraved "Dépôt Central" and round-bodied hammer. Unmarked brass fittings. Marbled walnut stock, stamped "2".
Iron ramrod with hollow head marked "I".
Barrel length: 59.5 cm - Overall length: 96 cm
B.E.

With a model 1842 bayonet.
Bronze handle with square push-button. Iron crosspiece. Punched Yatagan blade. Marked on the back "Mre Impale de Chatt Avril 1862 S.B. Mle 1842" (pitting).
Sheet-iron scabbard.
Length: 69.5 cm
A.B.E.

Similar to the 1829 artillery model, but mounted with a rear lock.
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Lot no. 209

Model 1848 artillery test musket, rare model from the central depot. Round barrel with thunderbolt bayonet director, dated 1847 and raised to 600. Rear plate engraved "Dépôt Central" and round-bodied hammer. Unmarked brass fittings. Marbled walnut stock, stamped "2". Iron ramrod with hollow head marked "I". Barrel length: 59.5 cm - Overall length: 96 cm B.E. With a model 1842 bayonet. Bronze handle with square push-button. Iron crosspiece. Punched Yatagan blade. Marked on the back "Mre Impale de Chatt Avril 1862 S.B. Mle 1842" (pitting). Sheet-iron scabbard. Length: 69.5 cm A.B.E. Similar to the 1829 artillery model, but mounted with a rear lock.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€1,186
Buyer's premium
32%
Model 1848 artillery test musket, rare model from the central depot. Round barrel with thunderbolt bayonet director, dated 1847 and raised to 600. Rear plate engraved "Dépôt Central" and round-bodied hammer. Unmarked brass fittings. Marbled walnut stock, stamped "2". Iron ramrod with hollow head marked "I". Barrel length: 59.5 cm - Overall length: 96 cm B.E. With a model 1842 bayonet. Bronze handle with square push-button. Iron crosspiece. Punched Yatagan blade. Marked on the back "Mre Impale de Chatt Avril 1862 S.B. Mle 1842" (pitting). Sheet-iron scabbard. Length: 69.5 cm A.B.E. Similar to the 1829 artillery model, but mounted with a rear lock.
Sale Friday 5 June・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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