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5 - A fine model of a Reffye Model 1873 breech-loading gun, 85mm…
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Estimate €2,500 - €3,000
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Description
A fine model of a Reffye Model 1873 breech-loading gun, 85mm calibre (7-pounder). A scale model, barrel length 450mm, with a movable breech locked by a hinged breechblock secured by a broken-thread artillery lock Rifled barrel, two cast trunnions, tulip-shaped muzzle; the gun is presented on its field carriage, with 14-spoke wooden wheels, an iron sheet ammunition box bolted to the left hub; the sides of the carriage feature a cleaning brush, a ramrod and various operating levers. Functional elevation adjustment screws for the gun. The model comes with a scale model of its front carriage, complete with a sheet-iron box lined with wood and a drawbar for the horses. The box contains two cardboard cartridge casings and a turned wooden shell with four propellant bands. The gun is beautifully crafted but non-functional, as the hole for the primer has not been drilled. Length of the gun with its carriage: 800 mm Length of the front carriage: 870 mm Functional movable breech Condition: 1 Category D weapon
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About the sale MILITARIA XVII
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Auction time 07/09/2026 at 2:30 PM
Ref. : 0199 - 272
Lot description modified on 06/19/2026 at 6:59 PM
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