Rare Kynoch convert French Military Chassepot M1866/77 rifle

Rare Kynoch convert French Military Chassepot M1866/77 rifle

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This is a Kynoch Gun Factory convert French Military Chassepot M1866/77 rifle. After France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, the French government attributed a large portion of blame for the their loss on the Chassepot rifle's poor reliability on the battlefield. At this time the Chassepot utilised the needle fire system, French officials were convinced of the need to adopt a metallic cartridge center fire system. In 1873, France awarded a contracted to the Kynoch Gun Factory, Aston here in the UK to modify and converted their remaining Chassepot rifles for center fire. These modified rifles were designated the Chassepot Model 1873 rifle and can be identified by the markings on the barrel and receiver. However, in 1874 the French adopted the Gras Model 1874 rifle, although Kynoch continued reworking the Chassepot's until the late 1870s. During WWI many of these converted Chassepots were put back into service.

A really interesting and collectable military rifle that is chambered in 11mm obsolete calibre and can therefore be owned live without any form of license. The bore is in very good condition.

It is not deactivated in any way and is being sold as a collectors piece only.

To order Call 01547 529093 or 05603 416575 or email sales@deactivated-guns.co.uk.


Product Code: 1FR08

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