Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Rifle by St. Étienne Shortened and Converted to Shotgun - Dated 1875 Antique Percussion Firearms Can you imagine his surprise

Can you imagine his surprise when he realized

however the civic eagle decal unfortunately has fared worse

just before 08:00

Entire set is offered in very good unissued condition

Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Rifle by St. Étienne Shortened and Converted to Shotgun - Dated 1875 Antique Percussion Firearms Can you imagine his surpriseOriginal 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