Gras 1874

[DBMJR1]

I've come across a St Etienne Manufactured Gras 1874 rifle. Made in 1880 and all matching as far as I have figured, so far.

It came to me missing three screws. The tang screw, and the two wood screws that hold the trigger guard. They've been ordered.

For now, I'm gently cleaning it up and getting to know it. Eventually I'll pass it along, as I'm not a collector of French rifles.

The bore is remarkably good for a black powder rifle that is over 140 year old.

Chambered for 11 X 59R. An obsolete black powder cartridge.

In any event, pictures.

 

[Kuffaar]

Nice find! Would be a nice display piece in the ol man cave. Old war rifles are hard to come by with matching numbers.

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[DBMJR1]

Thanks.

The fellow I got it from want to rebarrel it in .410.

 

[Kuffaar]

Thanks.

The fellow I got it from want to rebarrel it in .410.

Did you slap him? Why would you ruin a matching numbers war era relic?

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[DBMJR1]

Did you slap him? Why would you ruin a matching numbers war era relic?

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He's older than this rifle. Can't slap him.

He couldn't get the barrel off. Gave up, and I got the rifle.

 

[Kuffaar]

He's older than this rifle. Can't slap him.

Haha well that's awkward.

At least you saved it.

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