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Old June 26, 2007, 01:57 PM   #6
Mike Irwin
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Join Date: April 13, 2000
Location: Northern Virginia
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Yep, definitely a Chassepot.

Surprising to see that the needle is still there.

Most I've seen have the needle broken off.

Supposedly the replacement needles came packed 1 to every 10-round packet of ammunition.
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