Most of the Chassepot rifles were converted to fire metalic cartridges of Gras type, and issued with new pattern triangular bladed bayonets. Many were subsequently shipped to either Russia or the African colonies during WWI The long bladed zouave style bayonets were surplussed through Bannerman's on the US and world market.
_________________ Lest Hero-worship raise it's head and cloud our vision, remember that World War II was fought and won by the same sort of twenty-something punks we wouldn't let our daughters date.
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