Original French Fusil Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault with Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1876 IMA Merchandise The “D” guard curves downward

The “D” guard curves downward to a pierced basket hilt

Adding to the already considerable excellence of this dagger is the Sailing Ship motif blade

1 cm) long

bad weather prevented the 17th from flying in from where the division was stationed in Britain for several days

Secured to the rear with rope handles these could almost pass as original war shields from the horn of Africa

Original French Fusil Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault with Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1876 IMA Merchandise The “D” guard curves downwardOriginal 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 is a fine example has an excellent bright bore with clear lands and grooves. The received is marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Chtellerault Mle 1874 over M80. The rifle has an issue date stamped into the