CAP RIFLE, FRANCE, MOD. 1857

Overall length 1415 mm, weight 3765 g, caliber 18 mm
L u f a slightly tapering towards the exit. Eight-barreled in the bottom section, attached to the caseback with a bolt on the braid and three bed buckles. Buckles fixed with spring latches on the outer side. Between the rings of the front buckler a bow tie is set, on the pigtail a pincer. In the octagonal part receiving signatures, on the pigtail signature of the model "Mle 1857". Z a m e k cap, steel fittings. On the lock plate the signature "Mre Impale de Mutzig". Steel mustache bail. On the rear whisker the signature of receipt. The lock mechanism is in working order. O s a d a - from a uniform piece of wood. The bed reaches the exit of the barrel with a hollow channel for the buckler. On the center buttstock and front breech moustache a sleeve with attached steel stirrups for attaching the carrying belt. The head of the flask flat, covered by a metal cap with a top mustache. Neck with a clearly marked ridge.