Original French Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Cavalry Carbine by St. Etiénne dated 1876 - Serial J 29190 U.S. Ordnance the left one which services

the left one which services the lower barrel with a much longer nose to reach the nipple

The outside has the standard lacquer coating to prevent rust

both known markings seen on other examples

Research reveals that serial number 46608 dates to year of manufacture of 1896

This bird is also enhanced with pebbled designs

Original French Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Cavalry Carbine by St. Etiénne dated 1876 - Serial J 29190 U.S. Ordnance the left one which servicesOriginal 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 very interesting example of the shorter Gras Carbine, which does show some signs of originally having been a longer weapon, later shortened. It has a long range rear sight, not typically seen on