Description

~ Rare Chassepot M1866-74 Cavalry Carbine ~

This carabine has a dark steel barrel and dark wood stocks with brass furniture. The Chassepot is marked on the barrel "P*G B J F 31709" "S 1870 S 1877 MI" "MANUFACTURE IMPERIALE ST ETIENNE M80 MLE 1866-74".

This weapon has a brown leather strap and a replacement ramrod.

This rifle was made to take the 11mm Gras metallic cartridge ammunition.

~ Dimensions ~

The rifle measures 46 inches (107cm) in total with the barrel measuring 27 inches (69cm). It weighs 3.6kg.

~ Condition ~

This piece is in good antique condition. The barrel has a nice finish and a good bore. The woodwork has light bruising but is free from chips. The leather strap shows signs of wear but remains strong.

The steel ram rod is a modern replacement.

The gun cocks and releases with a good action.

~ Postage ~

Postage costs £10 or the rifle can be collected from our shop in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. (trade)

~ General Information ~

Contact Details

Address: Antiques Storehouse,
Storehouse 9,
Main Road,
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire.
PO1 3PX.
United Kingdom.
Email: enquiries*********
Telephone: UK 02392 851723 (International 0044 2392 851723 )

Shop Opening Hours: 7 Days a week, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Week.
Please call in advance to book an appointment. No children under 10.

Age restrictions: We will only deal with over 18`s

Postage restrictions: Deactivated weapons can only be posted within the European Union. Antiques firearms, militaria and blade weapons can be posted worldwide. It is the buyers responsibility to check you can legally import
the item. We are happy to quote at cost for overseas postage.

Further Details: We are happy to provide further details of all our items including extra images. Please ask all your queries in a single email as this will save my staff a siginificant amount of time. Please do not ask questions if you have no intention of buying the item.

Inspection: If you wish to visit the shop to inspect a particular item, please call to confirm that it is available. We frequently have items out at other sites and fairs and do not want you to have a wasted journey.

Payment & Lay Away: Card payments can be taken over the phone. We do not take Paypal. We can do lay away terms by agreement. Generally we ask a 20% deposit and the balance to be paid within 2 months. Part exchange is often a possibility.

Returns: In the rare event that you are not satisfied with the item we always accept returns. A full refund is given less any postage costs.

Something to sell: We are always interested in purchasing further items - deactivated guns, antique firearms, swords, medals, armour etc. please feel free to contact us. No scammers though, we always prosecute.