Description
Item number : FR AUB BC 78bis AR
Origin : France
Style : Horizontal Single Hinge in the Middle of the Axis Suspension
Gauge : 16
Suitable for pinfire : Yes
Maker : E. AUBÉ & A. ROLLAND a Paris
Markings : “LE BAYARD No1”, “AR” on body, “A.R. 16” on closing cup, “16” on shell holder.
Biggest length : 305 mm
Weight : 865 grams
Press lever : Plated steel
Turning lever : Plated steel with wooden handle
Closing cup : Heavy duty steel. So it is a “bis” model
Materials body : Cast iron
Paint : Contains almost all of its original red paint
Table clamp : Top rectangular with 2 + 3 cross wise ribs. Screw has no top
Condition : Very good
Repairs : none
Remarks :
This tool has been manufactured by “A.R.”
ARC was established in the 7 Rue Charles-Renouvier in Paris
A.R. was established in the 39 Rue de Chateaudun in Paris
There is an horizontal tool like this ( nos 78 and 78bis) and a vertical one ( nos 79 and 79bis)
The nos 78 and 79 have brass closing cups. The nos 78bis and 79bis have steel closing cups.