FRANCE, First Empire (1804-1815) Manufacture impériale de Tulle. Dragon rifle, model 1777, modified An IX, known as "An IX". Flintlock lock, signed "Mre Imple de Tulle" and stamped "C*", with heart hammer and round bodies. Round barrel, then with thunderbolt sides, dated "1809" and marked "B" and "D" and punches. Markings on the reverse, including "3". Smooth. Cal. 17.8 mm. Bayonet lug. Walnut shaft with hollow cheek stock, with "EF..." and "22" labels and hallmarks. Brass and iron fittings, with double iron grenadière. With a stamped iron bayonet with socket and triangular blade; with a black leather scabbard and brass bolt. Barrel length: 103 cm - Overall length: 141.5 cm - Bayonet blade length: 45 cm. Cleaned weapon. Hammer jaw and ramrod missing. As is; scratches and knocks, some deep; a few wormholes in the barrel nose and feed on the stock; feed on the stock with blockages; a few chips; a few spots of oxidation, even corrosion.