Lot 1397 , A 19th century French Chassepot bolt action rifle, manufactured by Darmes, St Etienne, MLE 1874, serial number 17767, barrel later engraved, together with a similar bayonet, serial number 67004

A 19th century French Chassepot bolt action rifle, manufactured by Darmes, St Etienne, MLE 1874, serial number 17767, barrel later engraved, together with a similar bayonet, serial number 67004
£150-200

Condition:
General wear, bruises and scuffs to woodwork. Bolt complete, action working and trigger firing; bayonet button seized and bayonet not removed from rifle. Part of rear sight is missing, some replacement screws, stock appears original, barrel blocked, length 129cm

Sold for £300