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Antique FRENCH CHATELLERAULT Gras Model 1874/80 11mm Caliber Carbine French Proofed MILITARY Carbine
Guns International #: 101682615 Seller's Inventory #: 210708
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique FRENCH CHATELLERAULT Gras Model 1874/80 11mm Caliber Carbine
French Proofed MILITARY Carbine
Here we present an antique French Chatellerault Arsenal Gras Model 1874/80 Carbine, made circa 1880 at the armory in Chatellerault, France. The Gras Modèle 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 rifle is chambered in 11mm and used black powder centerfire cartridges. It was a robust and hard-hitting single shot weapon. It was replaced by the Lebel rifle in 1886, the first rifle to use smokeless gunpowder. In the meantime, about 400,000 Gras rifles had been manufactured. The metallic-cartridge Gras was manufactured in response to the development of the metallic cartridge designed by Colonel Boxer in 1866 (Boxer cartridge), and the British 1870 Martini-Henry rifle. Those were soon emulated by the Germans with the 1871 Mauser.
The received is clearly marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Châtellerault Mle 1874 over M80 on the receiver. The rifle has a clear issue date stamped into the barrel of C 1880. Most fittings bear the correct government proof marks, though some are worn.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is bright and reflective with sharp rifling. Solid stock with expected wear. Numbers match except for the bolt. “1880” dated on the right barrel flat. Here is an excellent piece of French history for the collection.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: 11mm
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1245
#210708
SOLD
Antique: Yes