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Lot 9061
French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifle
Sale 2029 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Aug 27, 2024
Lots Close
Sep 10, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$660
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifle
Franco-Prussian War
11mm. 32.5" barrel. SN: F16735. Bright finish, steel furniture, European hardwood stock. Single shot bolt action "needle rifle" with military tangent rear sight, front sight blade, saber bayonet lug and sling swivels. Chamber dated 1867 with an S-prefix indicating Sainte-Etienne production, no receiver markings except for a K inspection mark. Bolt and cocking piece with matching serial number F24270 but not matching the gun. Cleaning rod mismatched as well. Obturator and needle in place. A solid, mid-grade example of the French needle rifle that introduced the concept of smaller bore ammunition to the military rifle world. Includes an incorrect pattern reproduction sling.
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