French bolt-action needle gun, improved over the Dreyse. Used in Franco-Prussian War 1870. Rubber obturator sealed the breech better than Dreyse. More accurate at range. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 11mm Chassepot Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1866, France Weight: 163 oz Overall length: 53.1" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collector