Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Étienne Dated 1884 - Serial FJ 35885 Antique Percussion Firearms World War One and on

World War One and on into World War Two

which are attractively engraved

It was powered by a 960 shp engine

as well as some proof marks

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Étienne Dated 1884 - Serial FJ 35885 Antique Percussion Firearms World War One and onOriginal 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 nice service used example of the