Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Tulle - Serial T 62698 - Dated 1879 Crimean War There is also some overall

There is also some overall staining from use

the sector was extended west to a line from Xammes to Charey

resulting in three distinct one-piece combination pattern flight suits being approved before WWII and worn for the duration of the war

- Class A Uniform four pocket tunic with 78th Infantry Division patch on right shoulder

Loads of research potential here

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Tulle - Serial T 62698 - Dated 1879 Crimean War There is also some overallOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 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 very interesting example of the Fusil Gras