CHATELLERAULT RAMPART RIFLE.

CHATELLERAULT RAMPART RIFLE. Cal. 83 rifled. NSN. 34-1/8” octagonal bbl. This rifle was made on the “a Tige” system which involved smashing a rnd ball flat on the anvil in the chamber to fill the rifling. Despite the single leaf sight graduated to 1,000 meters, this was not considered an accurate rifle. It is dated 1841 on right quarter flat of bbl. Most of the parts have inspector marks including the screw heads. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned bright, and stock lightly cleaned with minor handling marks remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-40593 FS29 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	140	$1,955.00	CHATELLERAULT RAMPART RIFLE. Cal. 83 rifled. NSN. 34-1/8” octagonal bbl. This rifle was made on the “a Tige” system which involved smashing a rnd ball flat on the anvil in the chamber to fill the rifling. Despite the single leaf sight graduated to 1,000 meters, this was not considered an accurate rifle. It is dated 1841 on right quarter flat of bbl. Most of the parts have inspector marks including the screw heads. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned bright, and stock lightly cleaned with minor handling marks remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-40593 FS29 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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