Original French Chassepot Modèle 1866/73 Bolt Action Rifle Centerfire Converted by Kynoch with Bayonet MG 34 Feed Assembly In another major military antiques

In another major military antiques discovery

It features wicker construction

It continued these attacks until the German capitulation in May 1945

It has the correct non-Commissioned Officer's brass scaled chin straps

This OSS Drop Knife is in good condition

Original French Chassepot Modèle 1866/73 Bolt Action Rifle Centerfire Converted by Kynoch with Bayonet MG 34 Feed Assembly In another major military antiquesOriginal 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