Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Infantry Converted Rifle Made in 1874 - Matching Serial FG 94447 New Items After the 115th Infantry was

After the 115th Infantry was repulsed while attacking across the Ellé towards the key road junction of Saint-Lô

These are an awe inspiring matching pair of flintlock pistols that measure19 1/2" overall with 12 1/2" chiseled barrels

Very good screws and pins throughout

meaning it was used primarily in warm weather

the infantryman

Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Infantry Converted Rifle Made in 1874 - Matching Serial FG 94447 New Items After the 115th Infantry wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 was a French service rifle of the 19th century. The first Gras rifles used by the French Army were a conversion to center fire 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