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French 1866-74 CHASSEPOT Gras Bolt Action Rifle
Guns International #: 100885709 Seller's Inventory #: 10424
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
French 1866-74 CHASSEPOT Gras Bolt Action Rifle
Updated Model 1866 to Chamber Metallic Cartridge
Here we present an antique Model 1866-74 Chassepot Bolt Action Rifle, made in 1873, then updated to accept metallic cartridges instead of paper. This rifle gets its name from the inventor, Antoine Alphonse Chassepot. His third iteration, featuring the needle fire system similar to that of the Prussian Dreyse, was adopted by the French military, and subsequently used in the Franco-Prussian War. This was the very beginning of the bolt action rifle era, and soon virtually every military the world over would be armed with long arms along these lines. The Mauser brothers were on the cusp of making their appearance internationally as this small arms race between France and Germany heated up. The Prussians, the victors of the nearly year-long conflict, would go on to replace their needle-fire, bolt action rifle, the Dreyse, with the Model 1871/84. The French would update the Model 1866 to accept metallic cartridges and also adopt the new Gras in 1874. This would continue through the Great War and beyond.
This rifle is marked “Mle 1866”, clearly a mark original to the gun, then a much more distinct “-74”, indicating that this rifle was updated with the Gras conversion for accepting metallic cartridges. The left side of the receiver is marked “M. 80”. The right side of the barrel is marked “T.1873” and “T.83”, very likely the dates that this rifle saw updates or arsenal work. The butt stock features acceptance discs on both sides. The top of the barrel is marked “MADE IN FRANCE”.
This specimen is in very good plus condition. The metal parts retain about 75% of their original blue finish. The markings in the metal are very clear and legible. The stock is in good condition, showing wear from long service. The bore is clean and bright, with sharp rifling. The action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Here is a great rifle with lots of history in nice condition.
Barrel is 32 inches in length.
Caliber: 11x59mm Rimmed
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1300
#10424
SOLD
Antique: Yes