French Model 1866/74 Chassepot / Gras Conversion 11x59mmR (AL3621)
Guns International #: 100513003 Seller's Inventory #: AL3621
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Military Shotguns - Non-US
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
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Number of Active Listings: 9202
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
French Model 1866/74 Chassepot / Gras Conversion 11x59mmR caliber rifle. Converted from needle fire to metallic cartridge in the 1870’s. Originally produced by Châtellerault in 1873. The receiver is also marked M80. Non-matching serial numbers. The bore has strong rifling and is dark in the grooves. The wood is good with dents and dings, and a chip at the left forend. The top of the barrel is marked “Made in France”. This indicates that this rifle was sent by France to Russia during WWI. During the Spanish Civil War, Russia sold this rifle to the Spanish Republican Forces. It was imported into the US in the 1950’s. A seldom seen rifle in good overall condition.
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