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Chassepot - LoveToKnow 1911 CHASSEPOT, officially "fusil modele 1866," a military breechloading rifle, famous as the arm of the French forces in the FrancoGerman War of 1870-71. It was so called after its inventor, Antoine Alphonse Chassepot (1833-1905), who, from 1857 onwards, had constructed various experimental forms of breechloader, and it became the French service weapon in 1866. The principal details of the chassepot are: - weight of rifle, 9 lb 5 oz.; length with bayonet, 6 ft. 2 in.; calibre,.433 in.; weight of bullet (lead), 386 grains; weight of charge (fl powder), 86.4 grains; muzzle velocity, 1328 f.s.; sighted to 1312 yds. www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CH/CHASSEPOT.htm   (278 words)

Chassepot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Chassepot, officially known as Fusil modèle 1866, was a military breechloading rifle, famous as the arm of the French forces in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and 1871. The breech was closed by a bolt very similar to those of more modern rifles, and amongst the technical features of interest were the method of obturation, which was similar in principle to the de Bange obturator for heavy guns, and the retention of the paper cartridge. The chassepot was replaced in 1874 by the Gras rifle, which had a metal cartridge, and all rifles of the older model remaining in store were converted to take the same ammunition (fusil modèle 1866/74). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chassepot   (330 words)

DEBELLUM BY DR. PATRICK MARDER The Chassepot, or fusil reglementaire modèle 1866, was the primary French infantry weapon during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, up until the introduction of the Gras rifle in 1874. The Chassepot's superiority over the Dreyse stemmed mainly from its more modern ammunition, with better aerodynamics (cross-sectional density), higher powder/bullet (25 grammes/5.6 grammes powder or 1:4.46 for the M66 as opposed to 31 grammes/4.85 grammes powder or 1:6.4 for the Dreyse) ratio, factors which gave it higher muzzle and terminal velocities. Bayonets were not interchangeable between Chassepot rifles: as each rifle was finished at the manufactury, the fitter filed down the bayonet attachment so that only it could properly be attached to that particular arm. debellum.org /chassepot.asp   (1110 words)

Nieuwe pagina 1 The Mle 1866 Chassepot rifle was superior to the German Prusian Dreyse Mod.1841. Another drawback of the Chassepot rifle was that the shooter had to cock the hammer piece before the bolt of the rifle could be opened. Besides the modifications and the fact that some Gras rifles were converted Chassepot rifles there is also a model difference depending on the purpose of the rifles. home.kpnplanet.nl /~j.van.gelderen5@kpnplanet.nl/france/france.htm   (899 words)

French   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Mle 1866 Chassepot needle fire rifle in 11mm. Same rifle with the bolt open to show the India rubber annular obturating washer on the chamber end of the bolt that provided a combustion seal (of sorts for a while). Another Mle 1866 Chassepot needle fire rifle in 11mm missing the bolt and cleaning rod but still a neat old rifle. www.oldrifles.com /French.htm   (350 words)

Chasspot conversion Further to these, Chassepots with designation letters 'U' and 'V', while supposedly made in France by Cahen and Lyon, were actually made at a number foreign factories including Birmingham, Brescia, Liege, Vienna and Placienta (ref; 'La Grande aventure des fusils regementaires francais 1866 - 1936' by Henri Vuillemin). A means of adapting the Chassepot bolt to fire a metal cartridge with a central Boxer primer. The Chassepot needle was replaced by a firing pin surrounded by a more powerful coil spring. www.militaryrifles.com /Unknown/ChasspotGras/ChasspotGras.htm   (914 words)

M 1866, Chassepot Bayonet This design was used to fit on the French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifled Infantry Musket. It was manufactured from 1866 to 1874 and was replaced by the French Model 1874 "Gras" Bayonet. These bayonets replaced the French Model 1842 Sword Bayonet and were replaced by the French Model 1874 "Gras" Bayonet and corresponding infantry rifle. www.antiquesndynasties.com /victoriana_1.htm   (206 words)

Adolphe Niel - LoveToKnow 1911 In this capacity he drafted and began to carry out a far-reaching scheme of army reform, based on universal service and the automatic creation of large reserves, which needed only time to mature. He also rearmed the whole of the army with the chassepot rifle. But he did not live to complete the development of his system. www.1911encyclopedia.org /Adolphe_Niel   (441 words)

Resistance in the Desert There was a shortage of available Chassepots for the French army and they were supplemented with 1866 Remington rolling block breech loading rifles purchased from the United States. As was the case throughout Africa, the introduction of new weaponry led to a flood of replaced obsolescent weapons appearing in the hands of the indigenous populations. The introduction of the French Gras rifle and carbine in 1874 and the British Martini Henry in 1871 resulted in large numbers of their predecessors, the Remington (and to a lesser extent, the Chassepot) and the British Snider Rifle being issued to trained native armies in Africa. www.warflag.com /shadow/history/firepower.htm   (1178 words)

CHASSEPOT - Online Information article about CHASSEPOT BREECH (common in early forms to Teutonic languages) Alphonse Chassepot (1833-1905), who, from 1857 on-wards, had constructed various experimental forms of breech-loader, and it became the French service weapon in 1866. The chassepot was replaced in 1874 by the Gras rifle, which had a See also: encyclopedia.jrank.org /CHA_CHR/CHASSEPOT.html   (441 words)

French Chassepot Unlike their Prussian Zündnadel Gewehr counterparts, French Mle 1866 Chassepot rifles turn up quite regularly for sale, and many of them are in excellent condition -- probably because they've been sitting around -- unshot -- due to the difficulty of making up suitable ammunition for them. One of the most novel of the bolt-action type rifles commonly available is the French Model 1866 "Needle Rifle." You can forget about finding brass or making loading dies for this rifle and its self-primed consumable paper cartridges. Fisch's comments were accompanied by this diagram for assembling the Chassepot cartridges (note that this image is a reduced thumbnail. home.att.net /~vintage-gunlore/Chassepot.htm   (396 words)

Steve Jackson Games Forums - Help with early 19th century guns I've always thought that the Dreyse was a needle gun (named because of the firing pin shape) and because of the limitations of that design, it had a shorter effective range than, for example, the Chassepot. It was replaced by the Gras (of Greek fame) in 1874 and the same year all Chassepots were refitted to use the same metal cartridge as the Gras. The Chassepot Fusil d'Infanterie Mle 1866 uses the same basic layout -- ie, breechloader, paper cartridge, needle gun firing pin --, but it is improved over the German design (unsurprisingly, the basic idea being 20 years old at that point and the French having something to improve upon). forums.sjgames.com /showthread.php?goto=lastpost&t=21220   (617 words)

Gras In this time frame, France was engaged in a substantial arms race with Germany and adoption of the Mod. Although the Mle1866 Chassepot was of adequate range and flat enough trajectory, the breach sealing mechanism of the rubber washer was a definite handicap. The Gras was BOTH a conversion of the Chassepot utilizing the entire rifle except for a redesigned bolt head mounting a cartridge extractor without separate ejector, and, owing to the need for modern arms, newly manufactured, even before the Chasspots were converted. militaryrifles.com /France/Gras.htm   (463 words)

REME Weapons Collection - Single Shot Breech Loading Rifles This breech loading rifle was designed by Antoine Alphonse Chassepot, a foreman at a French artillery arsenal, and introduced into the French Army as Fusil Mod 66. The introduction of the Gras cartridge was an important step forward, the primer being located in the centre of the base of the cartridge, which meant that the needle no longer had to pass through the whole powder charge and was not therefore exposed to the damaging effects of burning gas. The rubber obturator pad was part of the original Model 1866 Chassepot firing the paper cartridge. www.rememuseum.org.uk /arms/rifles/armssbar.htm   (807 words)

Gunboards - Chassepot variations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) I do recall seeing a Chassepot with a rather flattened, turned down bolt but with what appeared to be the standard long barrel and stock. The Chassepot was the predecessor of the Gras, so when you see a Gras marked Mle 1866-74, it is merely a Chassepot that was transformed in a 1874 Gras, by changing the configuration of the bolt. The Chassepot certainly could outrange the Dreyse in both velocity as well as distance but it would appear that Prussian use of their artillery was a major factor in their defeating the arms of France. www.gunboards.com /forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=158634   (1287 words)

Antoine Alphonse Chassepot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Antoine Alphonse Chassepot (1833-1905) was a French inventor and gunsmith. He invented the breech-loading, center-fire needle gun rifle known as the Chassepot. It was adopted by the French army in 1866 for which he received the Cross of the Légion d'honneur and a gratuity of 30,000 francs. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Antoine_Alphonse_Chassepot   (102 words)

C. Europe Similar to the standard Chassepot bayonet but is considerably smaller for cadet use (3 sizes found as compared to the military issued model). This is the first of the VV70 bayonet series and has a brass handle that closely resembles the French chassepot. It is equipped with a crossguard which is similar to the other Vettereli models but this model has a small curl on the front side of the guard and a tightening screw on the top of the muzzle ring. www.bayonetsonline.com /c_europe.htm   (3067 words)

ME:13 Armed Forces - Alternate History Discussion Board Infantry Regiment:1000 Combat Soldiers equipped with the The infantry were equipped with the breech-loading Chassepot rifle, one of the most modern mass-produced firearms in the world at the time. With a rubber ring seal and a smaller bullet, the Chassepot had a maximum effective range of some 750 yards (685 meters) with a rapid reload time. Cavalry Regiment :1000 Horsemen The infantry were equipped with the breech-loading Chassepot rifle, one of the most modern mass-produced firearms in the world at the time. www.alternatehistory.com /discussion/showthread.php?p=750393   (1901 words)

[TMP] Mexican War 1846 Variant Now Available Sorry, John, but these new variants were not really written with the 1985 edition of Chassepot and Needlegun in mind. The Mexican American War 1846 variant, by the Jackson Gamers, is now available when you purchase a copy of Chassepot and Needlegun. Chassepot and Needlegun is $16.00 USD + $2.00 USD SandH (USA/Canada) and $6.00 USD SandH (International). theminiaturespage.com /news/326783   (107 words)

Amazon.com: Chassepot: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The Germans' breech-loading "needle" guns were outranged by the French chassepot, which was used with deadly effectiveness as the lines closed... Their infantrymen's new.43-caliber, cartridge-firing chassepot rifle had twice the range of the Dreyse needle gun... EUROPE 105 In 1866 the French introduced the handy breech-loading chassepot rifle, which outranged the needle gun. www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Chassepot&tag=httpexplaguid-20&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1   (956 words)

11mm Chassepot 1866 / MUNICION.ORG Basándose en el sistema Dreyse de fusil de aguja y vaina combustible, Antoine Alphonse Chassepot desarrolló su propio fusil. Los cartuchos Chassepot se fabricaban en polvorines o "Directions" establecidos en las poblaciones con grandes guarniciones. El cartucho Chassepot estaba compuesto de una vaina de papel cubierto con gasa de seda que contiene la pólvora negra y el fulminante en la base. www.municion.org /sinvaina/chassepot.htm   (433 words)

eBay - french chassepot ..., Militaria, Collectibles items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Old French Bayonet Chassepot model 1866 exc cond #108 Old French Bayonet Chassepot model 1866 exc cond #109 Old French Bayonet Chassepot model 1866 exc cond #111 search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=french+chassepot+...   (181 words)

Mauser at AllExperts In 1867 Wilhelm and Paul Mauser developed a rifle using an improved rotating bolt system for breechloaders based on the Chassepot (fusil modele 1866), itself a much improved version of an earlier Prussian design, the Dreyse. The Franco-Prussian war had shown their rifle inferior to the Chassepot, so in 1871 the most recent version of the Chassepot, modified by Mauser, became the standard German infantry rifle beating out the M1869 Bavarian Werder. The new Mauser Model 1871 rifle was adopted as the Gewehr 71, or Infanterie-Gewehr 71 (I.G.Mod.71 was printed on the rifles themselves). en.allexperts.com /e/m/ma/mauser.htm   (3273 words)

Chassepot French Rifle History Page in Guns World Chassepot French Rifle History Page in Guns World Officially known as "fusil modele 1866", a military breechloading rifle, famous as the arm of the French forces in the Franco-German War of 1870-71. It has its inventor name, Antoine Alphonse Chassepot (1833-1905), who, from 1857 onwards, had constructed various experimental forms of breechloader. www.gunsworld.com /french/gras/cha_his_us.html   (179 words)

Bayonets It was designed to fit on the French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifled infantry musket. Crossguard is steel and has a screw-type tightening arrangement on the muzzle-ring. It was manufactured to fit the French Model 1874 “Gras” Infantry rifle, basically a refinement of the Model 1866 Chassepot infantry rifle. fp.redshift.com /memirr/bayonets.htm   (1493 words)

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