A BELGIAN MODEL 1854 JAGERSTUTZEN PERCUSSION RIFLE, SPORTERIZED, 19TH CENTURY
A mid-19th century Belgian Model 1854 Jagerstutzen which was modified within the 19th century to be used as a sporting rifle, particularly by a shortening of the stock. The gun retains multiple marks from its time as a military weapon, including 'VLVD 8130' and '122F' on the buttplate, a double-headed eagle for Liege and '860' on the lockplate, and a few obscured marks toward the breech, including half of the word 'Belgium'. Smoothbore, approximately 20 mm (.787 calibre). Liege, Belgium, 19th century.
Dimensions: L: 46 in., (116.8 cm.)
Condition: Stock with scratches, dings and one short crack toward the front. Metal components all with light pitting across their surface. Mechanism functional. Percussion cap nipple rolled over. Retains ramrod.
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A mid-19th century Belgian Model 1854 Jagerstutzen which was modified within the 19th century to be used as a sporting rifle, particularly by a shortening of the stock. The gun retains multiple marks from its time as a military weapon, including 'VLVD 8130' and '122F' on the buttplate, a double-headed eagle for Liege and '860' on the lockplate, and a few obscured marks toward the breech, including half of the word 'Belgium'. Smoothbore, approximately 20 mm (.787 calibre). Liege, Belgium, 19th century.
Dimensions: L: 46 in., (116.8 cm.)
Condition: Stock with scratches, dings and one short crack toward the front. Metal components all with light pitting across their surface. Mechanism functional. Percussion cap nipple rolled over. Retains ramrod.
Please make all inquiries before bidding.
All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact.
All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C.
Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
