A model 1789 cavalry carbine.,Octagonal barrel with an eight-groove rifled bore in mm calibre,lightly swamped muzzle,iron front sight,but no rear sight. Flintlock with a smooth lock plate(the frizzen replaced)and the inscription,"Versailles 1789",somewhat worn by polishing. Iron staple with bandolier ring and fastening ring. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Indented marks in the lock bed. Length 71 cm. Extremely rare issue firearm. A comparable carbine(HGM NI 37801)can be found in the Army Historical Museum in Vienna with a variant staple and f,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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