The mitrailleuse is said to liave been invented by M. Fafschamps,
a Belgian Engineer, and having been improved by the addition of a
centre fire cartridge and in other ways, by two mechanics—
Christophe and MonUgny respectively— it was put forth as the
Cliristoxjlie-Montigny mitrailleur. A secret manufactory is said
to Lave been established at Meudon in 1866 or 1867, under the direct
supervision of the Emperor Napoleon III., and there the new gun
was manufactured, and from thence all sorts Oi" impossible stories
emanated in regard to it.
