Original French MAS Modèle 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Service Revolver Serial Number H123 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia and the magazine release catch

and the magazine release catch can be operated only when the bolt is locked back

which is in the form of a very large "Bowie Knife"

each is 120+ years of age

The wool felt padding is still present

During his time in the service he received the EAME Theater Medal (W/ 6 Bronze Stars and 1 Bronze Arrowhead)

Original French MAS Modèle 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Service Revolver Serial Number H123 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia and the magazine release catchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition very interesting example of the service revolver Modle 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