French ri e with intlock, model AN IX (1800 - 1801). Experimental model proposed by Gaspard, baron Gourgaud in 1810

French ri e with intlock, model AN IX (1800 - 1801). Experimental model proposed by Gaspard, baron Gourgaud in 1810 Overall length - 151.6 cm; barrel - 113.7 cm; caliber - 1.74 cm. The gun consists of a gun stock, a barrel, a intlock and a brass instrument. The barrel is steel, smooth, round in cross section. The trigger is xed on the axis (transverse pin). Brass trigger guard, with holes for mounting screws.There is an inscription of the manu- facturer: “M-Re Imp-le de Versailles” and the stamp in the shield. In addition to the name of the manufacturer and year of manufacture, there are other markings on the weapon, as well as technological stamps: “Modele de Fusil propose Cup-ne Darl-e Gourgaud en 1810” on the barrel in the upper breech; France, 1810. Condition: good.