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Poacher's boxlock RIFLE
France, 19th century
Steel, wood
Overall length: 110; Barrel length: 62 cm
Barrel diameter: 12 mm
Flat barrel, then round, with smooth bore, tilting; marked "12.8" on the right side and stamped on the left side.
Steel case. Push-button release on left side.
Walnut stock plates and additional steel skeleton stock attached to the pistol grip.
All parts with the same "8" number.
Surface corrosion. Mechanism functional but in need of overhaul.
As is.
Ref : 6001
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Ref: QWIOK59PUE