Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etiénne with Bayonet - Dated 1875 & 1878 GWOT It struck airfields

It struck airfields

with a lovely patina on the metalwork

The Steel Sun Shades are still present and in good condition

It was successful

The top head of the tripod is stamped 195/BET

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etiénne with Bayonet - Dated 1875 & 1878 GWOT It struck airfieldsOriginal 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 nice service used example of the