Lot 5459
An M1860 fusilier rifle, Danzig
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Cal. 15.2 mm, S/No. “912”, matching numbers (incl. bolts and leather strap, ramrod without number, bayonet not matching). The rifled bore with four lands and grooves and good rifling, a bit frosted in places. Round barrel with foldable rear sights, remainders of the original finish. The breech end of the barrel marked “Stahl” and with acceptance marks. The left side of the chamber area with maker's mark and model, on the right side “1864” and “1870”. Needle-fire bolt action, the needle missing. Full-stock with brass furniture, the forend a replacement. Iron butt cap with indistinct unit marking “S.S.R.E.2 (...)”. Iron ramrod. Adjustable leather strap in very good condition. Length 128.5 cm. Matching bayonet with S/No. “66”. Blade partly slightly pitted, with maker's mark at the base. Crossguard with unit marking “S.B.3.144”, brass hilt with functioning locking button. Blackened leather scabbard with brass fittings, locket with unit marking “SB3 240”. Length 65.5 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
