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1854 Treuille de Beaulieu: Open-Bolt Pinfire for the Imperial Guard

1854 Treuille de Beaulieu: Open-Bolt Pinfire for the Imperial Guard

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Published on December 30, 2020
Duration: 9:36

This video showcases the 1854 Treuille de Beaulieu Mousqueton, the first breechloader adopted by the French military. Issued to Napoleon III's personal guard (Cent Gardes), this unique open-bolt, dropping-block carbine fires a 9x46mm pinfire cartridge. The description highlights its light and handy design, issued with a meter-long saber bayonet, and a brief mention of a centerfire conversion in the 1860s. The carbine left service in 1870 with the disbandment of the Cent Gardes. The presenter thanks the Liege arms museum for allowing access to this historical firearm.

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