Original French Chassepot Modèle 1866/73 Bolt Action Rifle Centerfire Converted by Kynoch with Bayonet New Items Tad stated he had brought

Tad stated he had brought the vest along to give me

as part of the initial assault waves during the invasion of the coast of France

the personnel of the 20th departed California aboard three trains and arrived at Camp Miles Standish

Intact magazine included where permissible

Original French Chassepot Modèle 1866/73 Bolt Action Rifle Centerfire Converted by Kynoch with Bayonet New Items Tad stated he had broughtOriginal 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