427 – RARE FRENCH GASTINE RENETTE MODEL 1854 EXPERIMENTAL RIFLE:

In excellent general condition. 45 ½ inch overall length. 13mm caliber. Excellent metal. No visible markings but a serial number 25 stamped on the left side of the barrel. Brass mounted. Excellent action and bore with excellent rifling. Fine stock with light handling marks and a serial number 25. A very rare French experimental rifle! Free shipping.

Ref.: “Le fusil Chassepot et la guerre de 1870” by Jean Huon. Page 25.