Infantry rifle Chassepot system 1866, barrel with sides then round punched: "P. G" and "M", "J" in circles, "M A", dated: "S. 1873", adjustable rise, finished by a sight and a "T" slide for fixing the bayonet, calibre 11 mm; breech block marked: "MANUFACTURE D'ARMES - St-Étienne MLE 1866", breech with right lever; punched iron fittings; punched walnut stock, dated macaroon: "SEPTEMBER - 1873", ankle marked: "M A", the forged set: "17989"; it is presented with a bayonet saber model 1866, blade signed on the back: "Mre d'Armes de Châtt - Avril 1873", blue sheath to the same number. Era at the beginning of the Third Republic. Very good condition.

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