Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Parade Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault - Dated 1881 Receiver and comes complete with ram

and comes complete with ram rod

and scuffs

There does not appear to be any post-arsenal sharpening

Commissioned August 2nd 1918

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Parade Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault - Dated 1881 Receiver and comes complete with ramOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80, which was later "Dressed Up" for parade use. The receiver, barrel, sight, and cleaning rod were all buffed and heavily blued, which looks great, though it did make the markings faint. The fittings were then nickel plated, and the bolt left as polished bright steel. The stock was also refinished with a brown translucent varnish. This rifle is definitely