Original French Fusil Gras 11mm Model 1874 M80 dated 1879 - Camel Gun U.S. Machine Guns however this is unfortunately missing

however this is unfortunately missing on this example

has a broader blade with a rounded or semi-pointed tip and is intended to be used on loose material

rust and dents

the destroyer HMS Whitshed assisted by a lone SUNDERLAND Flying Boat of the RAF Coastal Command of 228 Squadron

Original French Fusil Gras 11mm Model 1874 M80 dated 1879 - Camel Gun U.S. Machine Guns however this is unfortunately missingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 27" barrel short rifle with short backsight almost certainly produced for colonial service in North Africa. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 was a French service rifle of the 19th century. The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot breech loading rifle by colonel Basile Gras. This was France's first metallic cartridge rifle replacing the needle fire Chassepot