Original French Napoleonic First Empire Brass Faced Carabinier Cuirass Set - Second Empire Reissue Sterling SMG the same type of magazine

the same type of magazine used by the Italians when they converted their single shot Vetterli rifles into repeaters

THAT IS THE LAST THING I SHALL DO

It was used as a side arm by cavalry

it was a well-made and sturdy weapon

Original French Napoleonic First Empire Brass Faced Carabinier Cuirass Set - Second Empire Reissue Sterling SMG the same type of magazineOriginal Item: Only one set available. These have become exceedingly scarce. Originally used in the 1st Empire of NAPOLEON the First, many were recycled and re issued in 1858 for the Carabinier Regiments of NAPOLEON the Third. These came in various sizes and usually the tapered waist Cuirass sets, as this is, are of First Empire origin. Even by 1858 nutrition had improved and Cavalrymen were of bigger size. By today's standards these men were all