Original French Tabatière Breech Loading Rifle Converted to Shotgun for African Trade c.1880 Availability_Domestic a French/Norman surname

a French/Norman surname

Although it was manufactured in 1882 it never had an etched panel that read Colt Frontier Six Shooter as the serial number range for such marked revolvers was between 45000 and 65000

it became necessary to move to a closer base

it has also been used by other nations

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Original French Tabatière Breech Loading Rifle Converted to Shotgun for African Trade c.1880 Availability_Domestic a French/Norman surnameOriginal Item: One of a kind. Somewhat romantic, this is a French Tabatire, their equivalent of the Snider Rifle of the 1860s. It was converted after Military use to Single barrel half stocked Shot Guns specifically for the African Trade and selling to the ZULUS. In very neglected and abused condition, from long time storage, this is now JUST A DECORATOR, but may have an interesting history for YOU to create. Tabatire rifles are rare, much more so