Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895

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Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895	Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895	Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895	Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895	Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895	Antique French Gras Mle1874 M80 Rifle #LT.A895
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Antique, stock number LTC, A895. This offering is for the pictured French Mle 1874 Gras Rifle. In good looking condition, maker marked for the St Etienne Arsenals and dated 1876. The Gras rifle was the first French military black powder metallic cartridge and made as an answer to the German M71 Mauser

In service from 1874 until replaced by the smokeless powder Lebel rifle. It served in second line service into WW1 and was exported to over 20 countries.

Bolt action single shot rifle with a 32.5 inch barrel. Rebuild over the years of service, serial numbers no longer match. Marked M80 on the side rail indicating the 1880 update for improved ruptured case/gas handling.

Metal finish is correctly brite with typical patina stains or frost spots. Original cleaning rod is present.

Sound condition French walnut stock with typical small dings and compressions, Conscript initials carved on the right side.

Chambered in 11mm French Gras the bore is brite with very good rifling, slight frost.

Makes a fine rifle for the military collector.

Antique firearm terms apply, ships directly to an adult in most locations, copy of drivers license or FFL required for proof of age. State restrictions may apply.

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