Lot 5462
An M 1862 infantry rifle by Spandau, with bayonet
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Cal. 15.1 mm, S/No. “7557”, matching numbers (including bolts, the bayonet not matching). Blued barrel with bright, rifled bore with four lands and grooves, good rifling. Foldable rear sights. The breech end of the barrel marked "Stahl" and with acceptance marks. The chamber area with acceptance marks, on the left slightly worn maker's mark Eagle/“Spandau” and model, on the right side year of make “1873”. Needle-fire bolt action, converted according to Beck. Walnut full-stock, butt marked on the right side, iron/brass furniture. Iron cleaning rod without number. Length 134.5 cm. Comes with the proper socket bayonet (“6185”) with triangular blade, the surface mottled, the locking ring functional. Length 58 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
