Original French Fusil Gras 11mm Model 1874 M80 dated 1879 - Camel Gun Scandinavian Militaria possibly a later addition

possibly a later addition

In rain and fog at midnight on July 14 [1918]

Down and Louth

committed to beach defence duties

Most 1890 markings were removed at the time of refurbishment before WW2

Original French Fusil Gras 11mm Model 1874 M80 dated 1879 - Camel Gun Scandinavian Militaria possibly a later additionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 27" barrel short rifle with short backsight almost certainly produced for colonial service in North Africa. 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 was France's first metallic cartridge rifle replacing the needle fire Chassepot