Original French MAS Modèle 1873 11mm Revolver Dated 1884 - Serial Number J15900 Original Machine Gun Part Sets The leather sweat band is

The leather sweat band is in excellent condition

The entire Battalion started off in regular formation

This drum comes together with original issue wood recessed LOADING TRAY

Barrel Length: 41 inches

but this has pulled out

Original French MAS Modèle 1873 11mm Revolver Dated 1884 - Serial Number J15900 Original Machine Gun Part Sets The leather sweat band isOriginal 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 Model 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