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St. Etienne 1874 Gras 11x59R SN: N8376

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
St. Etienne 1874 Gras 11x59R SN: N8376
French military bolt action single shot service rifle manufactured circa 1878. Features 32" barrel with cleaning rod underneath, bayonet lug, blade front sight, rear sight base with elevator ladder, two barrel bands, smooth trigger, straight bolt handle, sling swivels, wood stock. Bore is good to very good bright condition, some darkness in grooves. Metal shows mottled gray and brown coloration, come bright bare metal on edges, slightly rough texture on triggerguard & barrel. Wood is good serviceable condition with dents & creases. Butt is carved "Oct 6 1915 / ARMAND LETOUR / 5 (difficult to read remainder)" on right, "CHATEAU THIERRY / ARGONNE" on left of butt. Round cartouche (shallow, hard to read) with wood plug stamped "MA" in center, on left side of butt, "N 8376" stamped on left. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***