Photography
French 2nd Empire, 1870 Era CDV, Chasseur de Vincennes Rifle & 1842 Pattern Bayonet
Photography
French 2nd Empire, 1870 Era CDV, Chasseur de Vincennes Rifle & 1842 Pattern Bayonet
Item #64027 : Original period manufacture. Full length image of a Garde Nationale soldier armed with the French Model 1859 rifle, Chasseur de Vincennes, and the 1842 pattern sword bayonet. Interestingly the rifle is in original percussion and was not converted into a breech loader. Unmarked reverse.