Original French Modèle 1866-74 Gras Converted Rifle by Châtellerault Serial B 87920 with M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1871 Japanese Antique Guns How much modification they received

How much modification they received would depend on the current configuration of the carbine when received back at arsenal

with the exterior paint retained very well

Major deployments during this time have included operations in Palestine

and have been painted on the cutaway side to aid in identification

as well as sharpening to the blade

Original French Modèle 1866-74 Gras Converted Rifle by Châtellerault Serial B 87920 with M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1871 Japanese Antique Guns How much modification they receivedOriginal 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