France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 164

Lot n° 164
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 164
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). Infantry rifle CHASSEPOT model 1866 of the Imperial Manufacture of Saint-Etienne. Cal. 11 mm. Serial number H 12045. All metal parts with stained gray patina, not to the same no. Marking on the case breech "Manufacture Impériale St Etienne Mle 1866". Barrel stamped "A F" and "S 1868" and stamped "B" in a circle and "D" in a circle. Good stock in drowning, not with the same number "U 45979" and without trace of macaron and pastille in boxwood. The buttplate is stamped "96". Rod present. Functional mechanism, needle present, inside of the barrel dirty with shallow scratches, needs cleaning. 130,5 cm (barrel 79,5 cm). (fairly good condition). It is equipped with a Chassepot bayonet mod 1866. White blade with small spots in places and marking on the back "Manufacture Impériale de St Etienne Juillet 1868", stamped "H 6769". Steel scabbard rebronzed in the past with traces of oxidation in places, without serial number (erased), the trigger guard damaged. (rather good state of conservation).
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