Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Gras Infantry Converted Rifle - Made in 1871 Swedish Militaria These bayonets can be found

These bayonets can be found slotted for rifle mount or plain

The Tonnant was an 80 gun Ship of the Line of the FRENCH NAVY and lead ship of the Tonnant Class

Serial #527532 indicates manufacture in 1891

The exposed facing is typically covered in magnificent gold and silver thread embroidery depicting the Monarch's or Regimental Coat of Arms

when he became commander of the 41st Combat Wing

Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Gras Infantry Converted Rifle - Made in 1871 Swedish Militaria These bayonets can be foundOriginal 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 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