Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 with Bayonet Other European Militaria Ronald Dewitt

Ronald Dewitt

for we stayed their for the night

The blade is in good condition with minor specs and spotting

- Breech Block

147th Infantry

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 with Bayonet Other European Militaria Ronald DewittOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 was a French service rifle of the 19th century. The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot breech loading rifle by Colonel Basile Gras. This is a fine example with a truly excellent bore. The received is marked M 1874 MANUFACTURE DES ARMES, Chatellerault . The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of 1878. It comes with all