Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps In April 1944 the new

In April 1944 the new weapon was called "assault rifle 44"

full stocked wood stock mounted with all brass furniture including trigger guard

He was at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and received the Waterloo Medal

the L-shaped trigger bar

7 August 1944

Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps In April 1944 the newOriginal 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