Original French Chassepot M1866 Rifle Tool Set- Fusil Modèle 1866 Japanese Army We found a few of

We found a few of these among our MG 15 German aircraft machine gun parts

but was unconvinced that the same level of performance could be achieved in a production model

Many of these were apparently issued to the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry in the spring of 1865

as a Prize from the British Captain Whinyates

back sight still present but slide ramp absent

Original French Chassepot M1866 Rifle Tool Set- Fusil Modèle 1866 Japanese Army We found a few ofOriginal Item: Extremely rare now, these tool sets have never been widely available. The Chassepot rifle had a major impact on European weapons design, just as the Lebel M1886 would have twenty years later. The poilu (French infantryman) kept his rifle in order with this set. It includes an oval, handle shaped metal case, a double ended screwdriver blade, and the cutest (smallest) oil bottle you've ever seen. The case serves as the handle for the