Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Gras Converted Rifle by Châtellerault Serial AB 59934 with M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1873 MG 42 which looks to be a

which looks to be a working life or display replacement

Features the classic blade front sight and iconic aftermarket "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight

It then swung back towards the French-Swiss border before relocating to Eastern Prussia in September 1940 where it remained until June 1941

It is a size 7 1/2 and bears a 1995 inspection date

Shoulder to shoulder:   17

Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Gras Converted Rifle by Châtellerault Serial AB 59934 with M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1873 MG 42 which looks to be aOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 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 example was originally a needle fire Chassepot, the French ignition system introduced in 1866. It was a single shot bolt action rifle and was among the best of its kind at the type, being superior to the