Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory The Pacific on HBO Both ram rods remain but

Both ram rods remain but appear to be period replacements

New Made Item: This is an all steel fabulous reproduction of what has become a hard to find bayonet

• American Defense Medal

• Sterling Silver Marksman Ship bars for Rifle and Machine Gun

As with its predecessor

Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory The Pacific on HBO Both ram rods remain butOriginal 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