401 - King's bodyguard rifle of the 2nd type 1816.
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Estimate €2,500 - €3,500

Description

King's bodyguard rifle of the 2nd type 1816. Round barrel with sides, stamped with thunder. Lock engraved with "Saint Etienne Mre Royale" and fleur-de-lys. Brass drum butt. Round-bodied hammer. All brass fittings. Underguard with fleur-de-lys towards the front. Tigered walnut stock with thumb piece on neck. "Gardes du Corps du Roi" and Arms of France. Iron ramrod. Approx. 142.4 cm long. B.E.

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About the sale The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day

Auction location

Auction time 06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM

Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 9:49 AM

Pictures credits:

Michel Bury and Henri du Cray

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401 - King's bodyguard rifle of the 2nd type 1816. See original version (French)

401 - King's bodyguard rifle of the 2nd type 1816.
See original version (French)