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Swiss Percussion Rifle 41 cal. (10.4 mm) SN: 793

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Swiss Percussion Rifle 41 cal. (10.4 mm) SN: 793
Rifle. Percussion. This is a Swiss Military issued Rifle. Model 1851 Federal Percussion Carbine. 32" octagon to round barrel. The left flat of the breech has serial number 793. Above that is marked Schaffhausen in an arc over S.I.G. The top flat is marked Ousssthal Numerous other inspection marks. Double set triggers. Rear sight has been removed, and a Lyman peep sight has been attached to the tang. Stutzen style buttplate, There is a shield with Swiss cross over a script M cartouche on the left stock. Bore appears good, with string rifling, but dusty. Sling swivels attached. One-cock hammer locks up tight. Barrel has turned a brown patina. Hammer, and lock plate are gray, with traces of the case-hardening. Wood is decent, with numerous scratches/dings. Nothing serious. There were a total of 6,400 of these rifles made, making it somewhat rare. NRA Condition-Good. Antique Firearm.