Original French Modèle 1866-74 M.80 Gras Converted Rifle by Châtellerault with M1866 Saber Bayonet - Dated 1874 Receivers This was first used in

This was first used in mainland China as the Navy flag in 1912

which Carpenter later described as being "too light

A Sad (But True) Story by Roger Wilco - Disarmed Forces Edition created at Stalag Luft I

Several changes occurred throughout its lifetime

Kissell was in possession of

Original French Modèle 1866-74 M.80 Gras Converted Rifle by Châtellerault with M1866 Saber Bayonet - Dated 1874 Receivers This was first used inOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 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 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 the