Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps 7 August 1944

7 August 1944

Dating probably from the mid 1880s and in use up until the First World War of 1914

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

the L-shaped trigger bar

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

Original French Chassepot Model 1873 Bolt Action Rifle Converted Center-Fire by Kynoch Rifle Factory Military Maps 7 August 1944Original 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