Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps Dating probably from the mid

Dating probably from the mid 1880s and in use up until the First World War of 1914

full stocked wood stock mounted with all brass furniture including trigger guard

The bridge was heavily defended by over 300 German troops on both the north and south sides with close to 20 anti-tank guns and two anti-aircraft guns

Original Item: In World War One officer's tended to wear leather knee boots while other ranks wore the much cheaper ankle boots

7 August 1944

Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps Dating probably from the midOriginal Item: Only One Available. The French government converted their Chassepot Needle Guns to accommodate more modern ammunition after the original configuration proved itself to be unreliable in battle. For political and economic reasons, France did not select the patented Mauser conversion; instead, this work was carried out by the Kynoch Gun Factory of Aston, England. In 1873, France contracted with the Kynoch Gun Factory of Aston, England to