Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle Serial HG 53010 - Dated 1881 P-1853 Enfield near complete V8 telescope optic

near complete V8 telescope optic set known as the M69C

as expected on a black powder percussion revolver that saw long service

this rifle has a good bore that still shows lands and grooves

There is no corps color piping around the edge

the sun with its rays showing the rebirth of the 10th as cavalry

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle Serial HG 53010 - Dated 1881 P-1853 Enfield near complete V8 telescope opticOriginal 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