Lot 0341
British Paget type Napoleonic era hussar carbine
Estimate: 1000-1300€
British Paget type Napoleonic era hussar carbine.
Could be volunteer or private purchase. Bears British proof stamps. In working condition. Total lenght: 84.7 cm. Length of the barrol: 44.6 cm. Diameter of the barrol: 1.8 cm.
Starting price: 850€
Estimate: 1000-1300€
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