Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1880 nChannel The serial number indicates production

The serial number indicates production in 1887 and the stock is in good original condition

otherwise they are nearly identical

Easily some of the finest art we have ever seen on an A-2 jacket

The temperature was - 40

and thus subject to how well they could see us

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1880 nChannel The serial number indicates productionOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 was one of the primary French service rifle of the late 19th century. The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot Mle 1866 breech loading rifle, developed by Colonel Basile Gras. The first examples were in fact conversions of the Chassepot, replacing the needle fire system with a bolt action one. This is a fine example with very good bore. It