French Carbine "a Tabatiere"

Carabine de Chasseurs Mle. 1867. Scarce, French single shot breech loading carbine, converted from Mle.1859 percussion carbine. Cal.17.8 x 35mm, center fire. CONDITION: Excellent. Polished steel finish, which is is correct for most of the guns of the period. The cartouche, "Holy Water Plug" and French proofs on the stock are clearly visible. The WWII era duffel bag cut under the rear band (not visible without removing the barrel band). The finish on the stock is original. Excellent bore. Mechanically in excellent condition. Very scarce, a veteran of Franco-Prussian War! For more information,please visit our web site.