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Fusil Gras Modele 1874

Fusil Gras Modele 1874

Description

Standard French infantry rifle introduced in 1874 , based on the Chassepot design of 1866 but adapted for fully metallic cartridge. Remained in service in France untill 1886. Many were made by Steyr in Austria for the Greek market where they stayed in use and extremely popular until after WW2.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of barrel) EM proof stamps Serial no (R side of barrel) C 1879 (L side of receiver) MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Chatellerault MLE 1874 (L side of Butt and bolt head) Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 128 Period of Use: 1874-1886
Type: Black powder rifle War Zones:
Country of Origin: France Type Date: 1874
Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes Chatellerault Serial Number: 88757
Manufacture Date: 1879 Calibre/Ammunition: 11mm
Weight: 4180g Length Overall: 1310mm
Cyclic Rate: single shot Length Barrel: 797mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: Antique

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