Original French Model MAS 1873 Revolver Dated 1877 - Serial Number 58239 Garand & U.S. Rifles Though essentially built to the

Though essentially built to the same specifications

Many old Martini Henry Rifles were converted from their original

Dating from between 1770-1780

Also included is the brow plate that was copied directly from and original sample in the IMA collection this is a heavy steel reproduction of the rare German WWI helmet shield known as the "brow plate" that were issued to snipers and trench raiding parties

All of ours have seen use

Original French Model MAS 1873 Revolver Dated 1877 - Serial Number 58239 Garand & U.S. Rifles Though essentially built to theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition example of the service revolver model 1873 Chamelot Delvigne which was the first double action revolver used by the French Army. It was produced by Manufacture d'armes de Saint tienne from 1873 to 1887. Although replaced by the Modele 1892 revolver, it was nevertheless widely used during the First World War, and issued to reserve units in 1940. The Resistance made widespread use of it