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The Manufrance Buffalo mechanism

I would like you to discover or rediscover a very interesting mechanism. It was declined in different calibers and even in the versions, “Eureka” and “Mitraille”, respectively shooting two and three shot at the same time. This mechanism is that … Continue reading →

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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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