Rifle
- Object Name:
- Rifle
- Object ID:
- 1966.545.457
- Place of Origin:
- France
- Date:
- 1868
- Description:
- Fusil modèle 1866 bolt-action rifle, known as a "Chassepot." Rifle fires paper cartridges. Cleaning rod intact, gun is fully-stocked. Barrel is octagonal for 2.5" from breech, then round to muzzle, 31" long, 11mm caliber (0.433"). Barrel fastened to stock by 2 bands and 2 retaining springs. Fixed front gunsight and elevating rear sight. Side mounting bayonet, lug on right side of muzzle. Two sling swivels: forward swivel on rear barrel band; rear swivel on underside near butt plate. All furniture is iron, all iron is browned: barrel, bands, trigger guard, swivels, flat butt plate with 2.1" tang.
MARKINGS: bayonet mount, "G 23560", "288"; both barrel bands, "20 C"; barrel, breech end, "ED" under crown, "MI", "S 1868", "AF", "B" within circle, "D" within circle, "G 23560" on bolt. - Material:
- Wood
Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- L-51 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Horace W. Harmon Collection. Harmon catalog entry #457: "Chassepot Rifle used by French troops in Franco Prussian War. Calibre .433".
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Horace W. Harmon
- People:
- Harmon, Horace W. (1844-1911)
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