British Grenadier Drummer Uniform & Drum Set: One Only Category_Lock Assembly The cocking handle served as

The cocking handle served as both unlocking member and a breech block accelerator

this time to be closed on the bottom so it would not kick up dirt or snow when being fired from the prone position

but they did experiment with equipping the Francotte with a cocking indicator as well

These are very rare

BUCENAURE A TOULON The quality of this silver inlay indicates that this was a private purchase weapon

British Grenadier Drummer Uniform & Drum Set: One Only Category_Lock Assembly The cocking handle served asOriginal Item: One Only. Just perfect for the office or home to remind your wife the sort of man she married. This is a complete Mannequin (with arms removed for ease of assembly) of a 20th Century red coated Grenadier Guards Bandsman in his correct drummers tunic and "Brigade of Guards" ciphered side drum. Set comes, starting at the top: Full Bearskin Helmet bearing correct white horsehair hackle denoting Grenadier Guards. Regimental Red Tunic