XVIII Juxtaposed Rifle Transformed To Percussion Damascus Barrels Signed Armand In Paris Bra25fus002

rare XVIII Side-by-Side Rifle 16mm caliber side-by-side hunting rifle converted to percussion Damascus barrels Signed Armand in Paris BRA25FUS002 SALE POSSIBLE for all MAJOR buyers - No declaration to process, free possession COLLECTION - NO SALE OF POWDER or AMMUNITION Antique weapon to collect... Beautiful weapon that could be found among the French nobility or the French upper middle class in the 18th century. Originally a high-quality weapon, reserved only for wealthy people. It was transformed, most certainly by its original owner, with the appearance of the percussion system, with modification of the plates and chambers of the barrels. This weapon is complete and in good condition, functional, after a careful cleaning, it could be operational again for shooting, at no additional cost ... Barrel length approximately 78.5 cm Total length of the weapon approximately 120.5 cm Caliber 16 mm (measurement from the muzzle) Percussion - black powder Weapon manufactured in the 18th century, originally flintlock and transformed into percussion at the beginning of the 19th century Originally, a luxury weapon manufactured by Armand in Paris, stock with beautiful shapes and volumes, well worked, obviously worthy of a prestigious manufacturer. The two plates bear the words "Made by Armand Paris", in beautiful cursive letters. On the top of the barrels on the jointed part, beautiful mention in gold letters, unaltered, which is rare! Framed with long palm leaves "FPARMAND A PARIS" for manufactured by Armand in Paris. The barrels are signed Massadier & Bertin and chambers signed FIVET CADET, with mention FER DE FAYA The barrels are Damascus, we can still see it very well, see the photos, it could be highlighted, very easily by passing them to acid ... The barrel ends are also with inlaid gold leaf and have the cleat to block the ramrod, which confirms that the barrels have remained in their original lengths. Barrel to be cleaned, but they are perfectly free, no obstruction, the chimneys are not obstructed, they are in good condition in their original length. The exterior of the barrels have a tobacco color, linked to the patina of time, with some fairly rare oxidations. The barrels do not have any indentation or small incoming shock. The weapon has its original ramrod, it is flexible and in good condition, without defects, in ebony, with its metal parts in good condition, and its corkscrew tail, the latter is full of grease, to be cleaned ... Length of the ramrod approximately 75 cm, which confirms that it has remained in its 18th century dimension ... The dogs are in perfect condition, the springs are powerful and in excellent condition. However, the percussions are frank and clear, the dogs are in very good condition and have never been broken / repaired, the two notches are perfectly marked. All the springs are in good condition and powerful. Beautiful general patina of the weapon with wood in very good condition and traces of handling. The wood is not damaged, without repair, without reinforcement, superb butt plate to be deoxidized ... Stylized duckbill shape under the butt, typical of the 18th century. Front sight present, grenadier rings present, all in very good condition and mobile. Fast and well protected delivery SHIPPING WORLDWIDE