Original French Fusil Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etienne with Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1878 Barrels The Martini-Henry represented a major

The Martini-Henry represented a major advance over the converted muzzleloaders and early breech loading arms that preceded it

and butt plate

they found that more than 75% had attained a rifle and most being the Pattern 1853 Enfield

The scabbard has the original black paint

never messed with

Original French Fusil Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by St. Etienne with Bayonet and Scabbard - Dated 1878 Barrels The Martini-Henry represented a majorOriginal 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 St tienne Mle 1874 over M80. The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel