Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle Serial HG 53010 - Dated 1881 NATION These were made in the

These were made in the mountainous border region between what was then Emirate of Afghanistan and British-Controlled India

these parts were assembled in an enormous underground tunnel system in Sankt Georgen an der Gusen

The reverse ricasso is stamped P

The interior is in great shape

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle Serial HG 53010 - Dated 1881 NATION These were made in theOriginal 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