Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1883 DP-28 LMG the 2nd Battalion also emplaced

the 2nd Battalion also emplaced

They are totally inert

by Richard D Law

Clubs were used during nighttime trench raiding expeditions as a quiet and effective way of killing or wounding enemy soldiers

and heavy steel pommel with peened over tang

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Tulle - Dated 1883 DP-28 LMG the 2nd Battalion also emplacedOriginal 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