The Three Types of Chassepot Cavalry Carbines
This video explores the three main variations of the Chassepot cavalry carbine, focusing on the markings that indicate their production period and manufacturer. While original paper-cartridge versions are rare, the video highlights examples that have been converted to metallic-cartridge Gras carbines. The discussion details how markings changed from 'Manufacture Imperiale' under the Second Empire to 'St Etienne' and finally 'Manufacture d'Armes' during the Third Republic, based on a recent importation of these historical firearms.












