'Chassepot Breech-Loader - Longitudinal Section of Cartridge', c1872. Diagram of a cartridge for the Chassepot bolt action military breechloading rifle, officially known as Fusil modèle 1866, used by French forces in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. From "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872]

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