Weapon

Dreyse needle gun model

Specifications:

Dreyse Needle Gun

• Cartridge: .61 acorn-shaped round, paper cartridge w/ black powder and percussion cap
• Capacity: 1 round
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,000 ft./sec.
• Effective Range: 650 yds.
• Weight: approx. 10.4 lbs.
• Length: 55.9 in.
• Barrel Length: 35.8 in.
• Sights: Notch and front post
• Action: Bolt-action

Chassepot rifle

a breech loading 1000 pounder Krupp gun. This won a prize for Krupp at the Great Exhibition of Paris in 1867

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