Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Châtellerault - Matching Serial AB 8579 - Dated 1879 No Return The various NSDAP era civil

The various NSDAP era civil

Both the top and bottom caps/plugs are still able to be removed

Because of the black powder charge

- M1910 Cartridge Belts marked MILLS and dated MAY 18

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Châtellerault - Matching Serial AB 8579 - Dated 1879 No Return The various NSDAP era civilOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 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 very interesting example of the Fusil Gras