Original French Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot Needle Fire Rifle by Tulle Dated 1867 with Saber Bayonet & Scabbard - Serial R 7800 Ordnance the Japanese plane approaching from

the Japanese plane approaching from the starboard bow

In reference books this is pointed out as a fitting ONLY used on Dutch Flintlock long arms such as this carbine

Liechtenstein

The liner is still attached to the helmet fortunately

619 E Cook St

Original French Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot Needle Fire Rifle by Tulle Dated 1867 with Saber Bayonet & Scabbard - Serial R 7800 Ordnance the Japanese plane approaching fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. Despite the fact that the French needle fire Chassepot rifle was far superior to the needle fire Prussian Dreyse rifle, the French took a swift and decisive beating in the Franco Prussian war of 1870 71. In fairness to the French, the defeat was due to Napoleon III's foolhardiness in allowing himself to get captured at the Battle of Sedan and the show was then over. During and after the conflict, about 665,000