Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1880 Russian Headgear 303 caliber barrels having Metford

303 caliber barrels having Metford rifling

Frank Giovanni

AC-42-2723

(Pilot Base)

Russell Square

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1880 Russian Headgear 303 caliber barrels having MetfordOriginal 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 fine example with very good bore. It