Original French Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot Needle Fire Rifle by Tulle dated 1868 - Matching Serial R 58369 Manufacture Type_New Made Items which was then a considerable

which was then a considerable sum

A "Ghouli" is a British term referring to a man_s testicles

The award loops were also added in order to wear two badges upon the left pocket (Most likely for a U-Boot Badge and a Wound Badge or Iron Cross 1st Class)

The blade is in very good condition and free of nicks

Each Dummy Rifle comes with a Butt Plate and provision for Sling Swivels although swivels are missing

Original French Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot Needle Fire Rifle by Tulle dated 1868 - Matching Serial R 58369 Manufacture Type_New Made Items which was then a considerableOriginal 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 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. The Chassepot rifle of 1866 was a single shot bolt action rifle and