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St. Etienne Gras 1874 Rifle 11mm SN: K68091

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
St. Etienne Gras 1874 Rifle 11mm SN: K68091
French military single shot bolt action service rifle chambered in 11x59Rmm, manufactures circa 1877. Features a blued finish, 32" barrel with bayonet lug, inverted 'v' front sight, flip-up ladder rear sight which doubles as a volley sight, two barrel bands, cleaning rod, smooth dark leather sling, straight bolt handle, smooth trigger, and straight grip walnut stock with smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers are matching on the barrel, bolt assembly(in three places), stock and bayonet lug. The received is marked "M.80," the designation of the carbine variant but this rifle does not show these the carbine characteristics(20" bbl & brass bands). Rifle exhibits approximately 20% of it's old blued refinish with the balance of the metal surfaces displaying a soft grey patina. Action is smooth, the bore is bright with scattered pitting, markings are very good and the wood stock is near fine as refinished. Condition is NRA Good+++. ***Antique Firearm***