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UNMARKED CHASSEPOT NEEDLE FIRE RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
UNMARKED CHASSEPOT NEEDLE FIRE RIFLE.

Cal. 11mm Chassepot. NSN. Bbl. 32". Unmarked M1866 Chassepot style rifle. Ladder rear sight graduated to 1200m. Inverted V front sight. Bayonet bar present on right side of bbl. Bolt operates stiffly. Hardwood stock w/out "Holy Water Plug". Bottom mounted sling swivels & ramrod present. CONDITION: stock has a chip behind upper tang, a 9" crack on both sides of butt extending from lower tang, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal is a dull gray patina w/ oxidation scattered throughout. Frosted bore w/ some scattered pitting. (01-22022/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-500.