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chasspot rifles
glyn
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Any one know anything about the french Chasspot rifle.I have just got one ,believe it to be 11mm.Where the regimental disk would go in the stock it has a hole and I was told that it possible was used by the Vatican guard and in thie hole under the regimental plate was a container filled with holy water.Any one know about these rifles .
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If you could provide quality photos, physical dimensions and ALL markings perhaps we can give you a better idea of what your rifle is/value.
Never was aware of the story vis a vis the Vatican. Can't help you with that.
Where the regimental disk would go in the stock it has a hole and I was told that it possible was used by the Vatican guard and in thie hole under the regimental plate was a container filled with holy water.Any one know about these rifles .
The hole was used to lockup the rifle at night.
Dean