Brun Jacques
Manufactured in France likely during the latter half of the 19th century.
Single
brass bead sight on the smooth rib.
Features
detailed French scroll engraving with scalloped and foliate designs.
The
plates are marked "Brun" and "au/Donjon" on the left and right respectively.
The
barrels are fitted to the forearm with a single lightly engraved wedge.
The
buttstock is a unique side-folding design with a smooth steel buttplate.
There are
records of a Gallay C. Brun active in the Donjon area of France until at least
1853.
Includes
a brass tipped horn ram rod. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.
Brun
Jacques Arquebusier at Donjon (Allier) filed a patent in 1850-1858 for an
improvement to the tilt-action rifle.
