Chassepot model 1866 infantry rifle, single shot, 11 mm caliber. Round thunderbolt barrel with frog, stamped, stamped and dated "T 1868". Breech engraved "Manufacture impériale Saint Etienne Mle 1866". Stamped iron fittings. Walnut stock with the same serial number and stamp. Iron ramrod. With a marine chassepot bayonet, brass handle with engraved back "Mre IMPle de Tulle 1868". License plate stamped with "2" and anchor. B.E.

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