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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:47 pm 
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Lance Cpl
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Here is my M1866 French Chassepot rifle manufactured in 1867. This one is all original and matching except the cleaning rod! The rod is also original and has the same (French horn?) maker's mark but different serial number. I made up some paper cartridges (many thanks to all of those on the internet who paved this pathway!) and it shot OK. The chamber seal is old and brittle therefore I wore a full-face shield which was a good thing! I am now in the process of creating a new gasket to seal the chamber and some better cartridges, but for now I am very pleased. :D

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:52 pm 
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Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!
Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!
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Way cool!! Post pics of the ammo when you have time. SW

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:09 am 
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Always wanted one till I found out about the ammo. Hats off to you. I did manage to handle one a long time ago. They sure gave the Prussians fits.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:39 pm 
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nice looking rifle in really great shape


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