2639491 Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes with Scarce Sword-Bayonet, c.1856 (wood, steel & brass) by French School, (19th century); length: 86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With blued sighted octagonal to round barrel rifled with four grooves, folding rear-sight mounted at the breech, sprung falling-block with chequered cocking handle below and external mainspring, walnut three-quarter stock numbered 103 on the butt, inset roundel containing vial of blessed water near the wrist, brass mounts, and white leather sling, together with sword bayonet, the arsenal shortened fullered T-section blade with Chatellerault arsenal manufacture markings and dated 1854 brass hilt with large characteristic disc-shaped guard, and grooved dark horn grip, in regulation steel scabbard. See also image 2639492. Bayonet blade: 86.5 cm. Rifle barrel: 79 cm.); Photo 穢 Christie\'s Images.