Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Tulle - Serial T 62698 - Dated 1879 GWOT A classic Great War German

A classic Great War German flare gun that may have seen service in both world wars

It is from this latter class of young men that many of the most poignant slogans on Zippo lighters come

and is wrapped

The grip is bulbous wood and there is a substantial trigger guard to prevent the pistol discharging while being transported in a coat pocket

Otherwise the box is in great shape

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Tulle - Serial T 62698 - Dated 1879 GWOT A classic Great War GermanOriginal 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