Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Parade Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault - Dated 1881 African Militaria 316th Engineer Regiment

316th Engineer Regiment

giving a great service worn look

each displaying the Imperial Russian Double headed Eagle

The latter condition was instituted at the insistence of the division's organizers in order to minimize the risk of NSDAP demoralization amongst the soldiers

The leather is well worn

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Parade Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault - Dated 1881 African Militaria 316th Engineer RegimentOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80, which was later "Dressed Up" for parade use. The receiver, barrel, sight, and cleaning rod were all buffed and heavily blued, which looks great, though it did make the markings faint. The fittings were then nickel plated, and the bolt left as polished bright steel. The stock was also refinished with a brown translucent varnish. This rifle is definitely