France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). 1866-74 CHASSEPOT M80 cavalr - Lot 158

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France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). 1866-74 CHASSEPOT M80 cavalr - Lot 158
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). 1866-74 CHASSEPOT M80 cavalry carbine manufactured by Manufacture Impériale de St Étienne, having undergone the GRAS then M80 transformations. 11 mm cal. Serial no. "F 10755". All metal parts in their original tan, lightened and with minor traces of oxidation in places, not to the same N°. Breechcase with markings "MANUFACTURE D'ARMES St ETIENNE MLE 1866-74 M80". Barrel stamped "S. 1870" and "S. 1877" and control marks "B" and "D" in circles and "P.G". Brass fittings stamped "B" under a star and "C" in an oval. Walnut stock without boxwood pastille and macaron, cracked and repaired. Rod missing. Functional mechanism, firing pin present. Inside of barrel dirty with shallow scratches. 117 cm (barrel 68 cm). (Wear and tear, numerous shocks and handling marks on the stock, crack repaired formerly behind the trigger guard (studded). Fairly good condition).
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