By the mid-19th century many major militaries were beginning the hunt for a reliable and robust breechloading system. France was no exception with a number of systems trialled during the 1850s, following the Prussian adoption of the Dreyse rifle. Today we’re lucky enough to be examining one of France’s early breechloaders with some interesting features – the Arcelin… and its impressive, but excessive sabre-bayonet!
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Contents:
0:00 – Introduction
1:30 – Charles Arcelin & his carbine
3:35 – Troop Trials
4:25 – How it worked
6:20 – Call to Action
7:10 – The Sabre-bayonet
10:00 – Conclusion
The Armourer’s Bench is a collaborative effort from Vic Tuff and Matthew Moss. We will be bringing you detailed examinations of historic small arms from around the world. We will delve into the history, use and operation of the weapons using videos, blog posts and high resolution images to tell their story.
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