Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Infantry Converted Rifle Made in 1868 - Matching Serial G 5779 Price_$-050 - $200 In overall very good cleaned

In overall very good cleaned condition

T Hayne Chief of Staff at Headquarters 79th Division on the 6th of May 1919

and made of dyed linen

so this rifle most likely was used extensively before the percussion conversion

The map is in very good condition with clear printing and some minor tears with minimal defects

Original French MLE 1866-74 Gras Infantry Converted Rifle Made in 1868 - Matching Serial G 5779 Price_$-050 - $200 In overall very good cleanedOriginal 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