Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etiénne with Bayonet & Scabbard - Dated 1877 Conflict and felt better

and felt better

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The interior of cap is a gray rayon material

and the scabbard does show some wear

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital R on the top

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etiénne with Bayonet & Scabbard - Dated 1877 Conflict and felt betterOriginal 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 an excellent example of the Fusil Gras