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St. Etienne Mle 1866 11mm SN: Q1579

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St. Etienne Mle 1866 11mm SN: Q1579
French military Chassepot Infantry rifle, bolt-action, needle fire, breech loading. Manufactured 1873 at the St. Etienne arsenal. 31.3" barrel, military sights, bayonet lug, cleaning rod. Matching serial numbers on barrel, stock and bolt. All marking are clear. 1873 dated cartouche, with "M.A." wood insert on right buttstock. Action works well, bore is very good, with strong rifling, needs cleaning. Wood is very good with some scratches/dents. Metal finish is covered with a dark brown patina/surface rust. NRA Condition-Good+ as Antique firearm.