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clockwork 16th April 2025 03:09 PM

unknown rifle
 
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Friend of mine is an administrator at local castle here I Germany and this gun was found at it. does anyone know what it is?

Norman McCormick 16th April 2025 05:39 PM

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Hi,
Reminds me of a punt gun for duck hunting.
Regards,
Norman.

herr_svensson 17th April 2025 10:42 AM

Das sind die Reste eines Fusil Rampart Mod. 1831. Eine französische Wallbüchse.

These are the remains of a Fusil Rampart Mod. 1831, a French wall gun.

corrado26 18th April 2025 10:28 AM

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Here some fotos of the real thing:

CutlassCollector 18th April 2025 11:16 AM

Great pictures, Corrado.
Interesting - as they clearly show how the breech loading worked.

clockwork 18th April 2025 02:01 PM

Thank you very much for the great information.


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