A very rare 1856 model percussion carbine for 'Bersaglieri'

dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Italy, Round, rifled, 17.4 mm cal. (at the nozzle) barrel, with octagonal base signed 'E. MONDELLI IN COMO 62', featuring the Savoy shield, the 'CB' mark and remains of other two marks, provided with foldaway and adjustable rear-sight, with foresight and clutch for the bayonet. The barrel is plugged with metal inside. Forward spring lock signed as the barrel. Working one-snap mechanism. Wooden full stock in good conditions, with stamp 'FG' near the counterplate. Iron mounts and ramrod. The counter-plate engraved with 'GIO.NI RICOLFI-DORIA' and racemes. The barrel is plugged with non-ferrous metal, so it can easily be restored, the open parts with well-visible groove. Interesting. length 126,5 cm.