Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Gendarmerie Carbine by St. Etiénne with Brass Fittings & Sling - Dated 1879 EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION The helmet is not marked

The helmet is not marked on the shell

where it first received the name "Order of the Brandenburg Red Eagle"

breech guard

but to find one preserved in the Butt of a flintlock Military Musket is most unusual

In the Union skilled

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Gendarmerie Carbine by St. Etiénne with Brass Fittings & Sling - Dated 1879 EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION The helmet is not markedOriginal 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 fantastic example of the Fusil Gras