France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 240

Lot n° 240
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 240
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). Rare CHASSEPOT model 1866 infantry rifle from the Imperial Mützig Manufactory, Prussian war record, received "4. Vr" with crown and re-chambered to fire 11 mm Mauser cartridges. Cal. 11 mm. Serial number D 33496. All metal parts with tobacco color patina oxidized rust flower. Case breech marked "Manufacture Impériale de Mützig Mle 1866". Barrel marked "MI "M. 1868" and stamped "AF" and "C" crowned in a circle and "M" crowned in a circle. Stick in drowning with the same number with label and pastille out of boxwood of the Imperial Manufacture of Mützig dated 1868 and good punches. Rod present with the same number. Functional mechanism, needle present, the interior of the barrel oxidized flower of rust with not very deep stripes. 130,5 cm (barrel 79,5 cm). (in its juice, not cleaned, good condition). It comes with its Chassepot model 1866 bayonet stamped "D 33496", with the same number as the rifle. Stained white blade and marking on the back "Manufacture Impériale de Mützig Mai 1868". Oxidized iron scabbard with the same number. (fairly good condition).
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