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French Model 1874/ M80/M14 Gras Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:475.00 USD
French Model 1874/ M80/M14 Gras Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle
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French Model 1874/ M80/M14 Gras Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle, NVSN, 8x50Rmm, 31.3" barrel, blackened finish, hard wood stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Stamped with right side buttstock roundel "AOUT./F.C./1872/P.". Plug is in place and is stamped "M". Marked on left side of receiver "MANUFACTURE D'ARMES/MLE 1874/M80/M14" indicating installation of 8mm Lebel barrel in 1914. Parts are stamped with different serial numbers. Includes a very good condition cleaning rod and French Army leather sling. Condition overall is very good. Receiver and barrel retain approx. 90% of the later-applied blackened finish; other parts are blued and show various amounts of patina and handling marks. Handguard is cracked in three places, otherwise wood is very good showing overall handling marks, bruises, and darkening. Action is smooth, bore is very good with very good rifling. Est.: $500-$800. (Antique)