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Swiss Perc. Target Rifle, by F. Jeannet of Locle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD
Swiss Perc. Target Rifle, by F. Jeannet of Locle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Swiss Percussion Target Rifle, by F. Jeannet of Locle, 9mm ball, 33'' heavy octagonal barrel, lightly engraved hammer and lock with maker's name and address in inlaid gold; full-length walnut checkered cheekpiece stock, left sideplate in decorative German silver with large stylized serpent consuming a fish; adjustable rear tang sight is present, with windage adjustable hooded front sight. Nicely functioning set trigger. Condition is fine to near excellent, with additional coat of varnish to stock and nice replacement ramrod. Good functioning action, counter-sunk bore is very good and should clean. It is interesting to note that the town this firearm was mfg'd in is also known as the birthplace of Swiss watch making. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)