A converted Chassepot carbine M 71, 11 mm calibre, no. R48743. Matching numbers. Bright, four-groove rifled bore, barrel length 52 cm. Step sight up to 1300 paces. Modified from a Chassepot carbine "Manufacture Imperiale Tulle Mle. 1866". On all main parts Prussian acceptance marks. Butt cap with unit stamp "". On right side of butt Prussian acceptance mark. Barrel and fittings browned, spotted. All other parts without finish. Matching-numbered walnut full stock with signs of use and presumably replaced straps. Massive muzzle ring wit, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 19th, calibre, carbine, century, chassepot, converted, mm
