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Large French Charleville Model 1831 Percussion Swivel Gun....
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Sold on Dec 9, 2018 for:
$3,500.00
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Description
Large French Charleville Model 1831 Percussion Swivel Gun.Unserialized, 1-inch bore diameter, 50-inch barrel with fixed front sight and folding rear block sight. Blued finish. Right side of receiver dated 1832 along with France proof marks. Right side of receiver marked: MRE RLE / DE CHARLEVILLE. Smooth hardwood straight stock. Faint ARMS FRANCOIS patch to left side of stock. Metal buttplate. Folding swivel post. Original brass museum inventory tag attached: J.M. DAVIS / 2862 / MEMORIAL.
Sold to Benefit The JM Davis Collection at the JM Davis Arms and Historical Museum.
Condition: Very good. Finish primarily a smooth grey patina with scattered signs of handling wear, age and patches of pitting. Heavy dings and scuffs present to stock. Action good. Lightly pitted bore.
Auction Info
2018 December 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction - Dallas #6194 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2018
9th
Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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