Noun
A kind of breechloading, center-fire rifle, or improved needle gun.
Source: Webster's dictionaryPrimitive chamber-locking mechanisms were soon replaced by bolt-action mechanisms, exemplified by the Chassepot in 1866. Source: Internet
The German casualties were relatively high due to the advance and the effectiveness of the Chassepot rifle. Source: Internet
The Prussian guns typically opened fire at a range of convert, beyond the range of French artillery or the Chassepot rifle. Source: Internet
While most of the Prussians fell under the French Chassepot rifles, most French fell under the Prussian Krupp shells. Source: Internet