Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Converted Rifle with Saber Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1868 Military Maps The 5 GRAND

The 5 GRAND

The pommel of this dagger is in nice condition

(a) Thoroughly mix 1/2 pint lubricating oil

We have verified most of the names listed but have not figured out where they were assigned

The hammer and receiver retain 50% original finish with a bit of case coloring evident

Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Converted Rifle with Saber Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1868 Military Maps The 5 GRANDOriginal 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 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