Original French MAS Modèle 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Revolver Dated 1884 - Matching Serial J 10665 Swords 1914–1916

1914–1916

The use of the older style number Kanji would have been from the writer hoping for a more "classic" look to the flag

on the back above the maker mark

The bayonet itself now displays a lovely patina and a light rusting covering the surface

It may also be "Germania"

Original French MAS Modèle 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Revolver Dated 1884 - Matching Serial J 10665 Swords 1914–1916Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition example of the service revolver model 1873 Chamelot Delvigne which was the first double action revolver used by the French Army. It was produced by Manufacture d'armes de Saint tienne from 1873 to 1887. Although replaced by the Model 1892 revolver, it was nevertheless widely used during the First World War, and issued to reserve units in 1940. The Resistance made widespread use of it