Lot 4971
A Chassepot infantry needle-fire rifle M 1866, Châtellerault
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Cal. 11 mm, S/No. (barrel) 50320, numbers not matching. Bright, rifled bore with four lands and grooves and good rifling. Adjustable rear sight. Several marks in front of the receiver and the chamber area, including “1870”. The receiver on the left with maker and model designation. Needle-fire action with cylinder bolt, the needle broken, a replacement needle included. Reworked full-stock with iron furniture and iron ramrod. Length 131 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
