Beuret Freres IG 1859 Swiss Musket w Bayonet

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Beuret Freres IG 1859 Swiss Musket for sale.

Description

For sale is an incredibly rare Swiss IG 1859 musket produced by Beuret Freres of Belgium. This musket includes a bayonet along with a leather scabbard. Please view all photos and read our detailed description if you have questions.

For use with BLACK POWDER Only!

Antique pre 1898 – NON FFL Item

Additional information

Weight 13 lbs
Dimensions 37 × 7 × 7 in

History

The Beuret Brothers arms manufacturers in Liège rue Derrière Saint-Thomas were registered with the Liège proofhouse from 1836 to 1879. Beuret Freres at the time was one of the largest firearm/small arms manufacturers in the region. The Infanteriegewehr Modell 1842 was the first standardized rifle used by the Swiss.

The rifle was introduced in 1842 and was a result of a decision made by the authorities of the Old Swiss Confederacy to standardize weapons among the Cantons but still have separate armies/entities.

In 1859 the weapons were updated. (T.59) The rifles were updated again in 1867 (T.67) utilizing a Milbank-Amsler receiver which converted it into a breech loader. Some of these even received rifled barrels in the 1860’s, the Swiss were considered to be late to the development of rifling their musket barrels. The Swiss would experiment between 2 groove rifling and 4 groove rifling. Original rifles could be differentiated from modified rifles by how the iron sights are set up. Muskets modified for rifled barrels would feature an additional rear sight that is able to be adjusted for distance and bullet drop. The Swiss measure this with a sight gauged in paces, the modified rifles retain the original rear notch sites on the tang that mounts to the barrel and stock. The locking section is also another way to identify rifle generations.

The rifle fires the Swiss GP1859. Black powder charges only.

Just like in modern times these converted muskets had a series of testing that they were required to pass for adoption and use. Accuracy tests would be conducted at 200,400,600 and 800 paces. Penetration at 600 paces through wooden boards, which the musket was able to penetrate 3 boards at that distance. Recorded recoil impulse was tested along with the influence of fouling against accuracy where the test would leave the rifle uncleaned overnight. The Swiss also needed the ammunition to be easy to manufacture and have an ability to use older types of ammo. We see this principle with the Swiss throughout history where they recycle older designs or material into their current designs.

Just like in modern day times the Swiss were eager to sell some of their rifle designs internationally. Their first venture was among both Russia as well as France in their war effort.

This musket would be phased out for the Vetterli rifle system.



Condition

The antique musket pictured is the item for sale. This musket is in very good condition for it’s age. This musket comes with an original bayonet (non matching) that also has its leather scabbard. The tip of the scabbard is a bit bent but it is intact. The bayonet is a spike style bayonet. The musket is an original 1859 musket. Evidence suggest there is no conversion from the previous sights, as the original notch sights would be left on with the new tang sight. The stock is in good shape but there are some small holes throughout the stock. The finish is about 90% intact. The metal is in good shape and clean throughout the musket with minimal patina/surface rust. The bore is in good condition for the Musket’s age. The bore has rifling intact throughout the barrel there is some rust/pitting but it looks like it would clean fairly easy with oil/solvents.

SUPER LOW SERIAL NUMBER 2XX

Markings

BF & Crown over BF – Beuret Freres
2XX – SN
EG – Stock
1604 – Stock – S/N likely taken from an IG 1842 musket and re-used with the new action.
X – Metal part acceptance proof

3 – Front barrel band.

Beuret Freres IG 1859 Swiss Musket w Bayonet

$3,500.00

Beuret Freres IG 1859 Swiss Musket for sale.

For sale is an incredibly rare Swiss IG 1859 musket produced by Beuret Freres of Belgium. This musket includes a bayonet along with a leather scabbard. Please view all photos and read our detailed description if you have questions.

For use with BLACK POWDER Only!

Antique pre 1898 – NON FFL Item

Weight 13 lbs
Dimensions 37 × 7 × 7 in

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