401a – VERY RARE FRENCH NAPOLEONIC VERSAILLES MODEL 1793 INFANTRY CARBINE: 

In fine general condition. 40inch overall length. 25 ¼ inch octagonal barrel. 13.5mm caliber. Fine metal having been lightly cleaned at some time. Very good markings and inspector stamps. Excellent action and very good bore with fine rifling. Original ramrod. Brass mounted. Very good stock with light handling marks and a couple of old and expert repairs toward the muzzle. A rare and desirable French 1st Empire carbine designed and manufactured by Nicholas Noel Boutet in Versailles! Free shipping.