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 a sword and an 1914

a sword and an 1914 Iron Cross

and became the first Woman Reservist when she was sworn in as a captain on 15 January 1943

and began cleaning up the camp

and other components are marked with serial number 9237

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 a sword and an 1914Original 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