Original French Fusil Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault with Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1876 French Pistols The blade of this example

The blade of this example is outstanding

Also included a Notarized Statement from the Virginia Dealer who had purchased this from the family authenticating the originality and history

only three ramrod guides were provided

Most of the tank-hull based designs used special open-topped turrets

Introduced in 1943

Original French Fusil Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault with Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1876 French Pistols The blade of this exampleOriginal 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 has an excellent bright bore with clear lands and grooves. The received is marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Chtellerault Mle 1874 over M80. The rifle has an issue date stamped into the