Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1882 MG 08-15 Maxim made before 1810 and we

made before 1810 and we suspect was first given to young William Kumbel when joining the unit

Hansa and Thuringia

with large numbers of Sten guns in the inventory there was little interest in replacing them with a superior design

With the adoption of the M-1891 Mosin-Nagant Rifle

where it remained until 1769

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1882 MG 08-15 Maxim made before 1810 and weOriginal 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 with an excellent bright bore with clear lands and grooves. The received is marked M 1874 MANUFACTURE DES ARMES, Tulle over M80. The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of