Original French Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Gendarmerie Carbine by St. Etiénne with Brass Fittings Serial F 24477 - Dated 1877 Water Jacket Assembly However they also produced a

However they also produced a commercial version at the same time

The badge measures just over 1 3/4 inches by 7/8 inch

- Dozens of original photos

including the butt plate and even the screws

Alcoso in script and below the town of business

Original French Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Gendarmerie Carbine by St. Etiénne with Brass Fittings Serial F 24477 - Dated 1877 Water Jacket Assembly However they also produced aOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 was one of the primary French service rifle of the late 19th century. The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot Mle 1866 breech loading rifle, developed by Colonel Basile Gras. The first examples were in fact conversions of the Chassepot, replacing the needle fire system with a bolt action one. This is a fantastic example of the Fusil Gras