SlowShooter
SeaWaves not TigerStripes
I just got a Chassepot needle rifle. After cleaning it up , fabricating missing parts, and making a few test paper ammo for it, shooting the old gun the first time was so enjoyable and delightful, I think I must share the experience with everyone here.
I did not expect a lot from this Chassepot, but I was lucky to buy this one from the Gunbroker. All metal parts are matched (barrel, receiver, bolt, cleaning rod). All edges are sharp. All wood markings/cartouches are deep and clear. The whole rifle looks unissued (just cover with rust where the white metal were exposed to air), but for some reasons, the stock carries a different number even though it fit very nicely to the metal parts with no indication for being used elsewhere before.
The bore is excellent for gun over 142 years old. The bolt is very clean and looks like only a few test shots ever fired with it. Unfortunately the tip of the needle is broken, but I am still happy to see it there (it helps me to fabricate the replacements).
I did not expect a lot from this Chassepot, but I was lucky to buy this one from the Gunbroker. All metal parts are matched (barrel, receiver, bolt, cleaning rod). All edges are sharp. All wood markings/cartouches are deep and clear. The whole rifle looks unissued (just cover with rust where the white metal were exposed to air), but for some reasons, the stock carries a different number even though it fit very nicely to the metal parts with no indication for being used elsewhere before.
The bore is excellent for gun over 142 years old. The bolt is very clean and looks like only a few test shots ever fired with it. Unfortunately the tip of the needle is broken, but I am still happy to see it there (it helps me to fabricate the replacements).