Original French MAS Modèle 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Revolver Dated 1884 - Matching Serial J 10665 Swords on the back above the

on the back above the maker mark

The bayonet itself now displays a lovely patina and a light rusting covering the surface

The medal is in good overall condition

holding the 4 CAMEL brand cigarettes in place

Original French MAS Modèle 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Revolver Dated 1884 - Matching Serial J 10665 Swords on the back above theOriginal 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