Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1882 Original Machine Guns The toe of the scabbard

The toe of the scabbard is not beaten up

Measuring 29 inches overall with a matte black finish

and was for a time engaged on survey service on the coast of Africa

Wisconsin where full time pre-combat training terminated in November of 1944

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1882 Original Machine Guns The toe of the scabbardOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 was a French service rifle of the 19th century. The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot breech loading rifle by Colonel Basile Gras. This is a fine example with an excellent bright bore with clear lands and grooves. The received is marked M 1874 MANUFACTURE DES ARMES, Tulle over M80. The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of