Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1882 MG 08-15 Maxim With the adoption of the

With the adoption of the M-1891 Mosin-Nagant Rifle

made before 1810 and we suspect was first given to young William Kumbel when joining the unit

4 cm) long and the handle is 4 inches (10

looks like it might have carried cigarettes but it is too thin and we were told it is for "visiting cards" much used during Victorian times through World War One but now a thing of the past

IN:  What kind of feelings were there amongst your outfit when you were getting ready to go in there

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1882 MG 08-15 Maxim With the adoption of theOriginal 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 fine example with an excellent bright bore with clear lands and grooves. The received is marked M 1874 MANUFACTURE DES ARMES, Tulle over M80. The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of