Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etiénne Arsenal Serial G 28445 with Excellent Bore, Bayonet, and Scabbard - Dated 1875 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Although as the war began

Although as the war began to wind down

this is an exceptional wartime coat that gives one heck of a silhouette when worn

There are still traces of the original case hardening on the lock

and began cleaning up the camp

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etiénne Arsenal Serial G 28445 with Excellent Bore, Bayonet, and Scabbard - Dated 1875 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Although as the war beganOriginal 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 very nice example of the Fusil Gras