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The rifle mle 1866 Chassepot 2/2

Through the transcription of an article tinged with a hint of optimism published in 1869, we saw the early adoption of the new standard-issue French rifle: the Chassepot Model 1866. A weapon firing so many cartridges that the enemy would … Continue reading →

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The rifle mle 1866 Chassepot 1/2

While in modern times wars have become increasingly devastating in terms of human life, it is particularly interesting to delve back into historical writings to see how things unfolded during a given period, and thus observe the evolution of military … Continue reading →

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Comparison: the 8mm 1892 / 7.65 Browning calibers

This article is a logical continuation of the previous one concerning the French regulation Mle 1892 revolver. You can find the first article here: The MAS Mle 1892 revolver: gunsmithing craftsmanship and evolving context. This article stems from a rumor … Continue reading →

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