CHASSEPOT INFANTRY RIFLE MODEL 1866, CALIBER 11 MM. Round barrel, with rise, dated S 1870, stamped. Breech case marked "MANUFACTURE IMPERIALE St ETIENNE Mle 1866". Iron fittings punched. Stick in drowning. Iron ramrod. The whole with the same matricule (rod not matriculated, markings of stick reapplied). Scratches well present (to clean) With a bayonet Chassepot model 1866. Brass grip, stamped and stamped iron cruise. Blade yatagan with engraved back "Mre Nle de Châtt - March 1872". Scabbard in iron sheet. Length : 129 cm. A.B.E. (Cleaned pitting).

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