Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 .22 Converted Training Rifle by St. Etiénne - Serial FH 94327 - Dated 1883 German Badges & Signs Helmet is nicely ink stamped

Helmet is nicely ink stamped to the interior 57

there are variations in these canteens such as a harness with a belt loop on the back or no belt loop

Beginning in June

After the war these jackets were used for all kinds of activities and were worn down

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 .22 Converted Training Rifle by St. Etiénne - Serial FH 94327 - Dated 1883 German Badges & Signs Helmet is nicely ink stampedOriginal 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 very interesting example of the Fusil