Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps provided much better protection to

provided much better protection to the wearer

• New horn wiring and button (horn & horn bracket missing)

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

7 August 1944

Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps provided much better protection toOriginal 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