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Rare French Minie-Cordier Percussion Training Rifle

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Rare French Minie-Cordier Percussion Training Rifle
serial #588, .50 cal, 16 1/4” barrel with a fair-good bore showing scattered oxidation and light pitting with evident rifling throughout. These interesting full-sized training rifles were made by Cordier of Paris and feature a true barrel of only about 16 1/4”, the nipple bolster mounted ahead of the forend and the hammer impacting a long striker rod. The lock mechanism is all internal except for the exposed hammer. The metal surfaces have mostly toned to a medium gunmetal patina with gray-brown undertones and some old oxidation staining scattered about. All markings remain intact and strong showing circled “CC” and serial number ahead of the rear sight, and serial number, Minie markings and circled “C” on the underside of the barrel. The smooth walnut stock remains in very good condition with scattered light dings and some slivers along the striker channel edges. There is a repaired crack through the lock screw escutcheon and a neatly inlaid section of walnut behind the upper tang to bolster the repair. The rear sling swivel hardware appears to be an old period replacement, the original sights are intact and the lock is crisp. An interesting and seldom-seen piece for the antique martial collector. (13B11346-21) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)