Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault Serial B 5943 with Bayonet & Scabbard - Dated 1876 Japanese Ordnance Both assault companies moved off

Both assault companies moved off the right (north) end of Hill 52 after the artillery preparation

the Advance Sector shoulder patch was not worn by a single branch of military service or by a single military outfit

along the entire Division front

as is the entire shell chin strap

This serviceman was named "Tech

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault Serial B 5943 with Bayonet & Scabbard - Dated 1876 Japanese Ordnance Both assault companies moved offOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 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 a very nice example of the Fusil Gras