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FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSEPOT NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSEPOT NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

Cal. 11mm French. S# A28595. Bbl. 32 1/2". Early 1867 dated example w/ matching serial numbers throughout w/ ramrod numbered to a different rifle. Fixed front & ladder adjustable rear sights. Two bbl. bands & one piece walnut stock w/ wood plug in place of roundel. CONDITION: metal is a mix of rust brown patina or cleaned & polished to bright. Stock shows light dings & dents. Bore is very good, bright & shiny w/ light pitting about mid bore. (01-22239/CW). ANTIQUE. $500-700.