Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Tulle - Serial T 62698 - Dated 1879 GWOT ” Bottom of base bears

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A classic Great War German flare gun that may have seen service in both world wars

and beneath is ROSTFREI

The Union Flag (also known as the Union Jack) should be flown as a jack by Royal Navy ships only when moored or at anchor

The second barrel carries the engraved name of the original WW1 owner:-

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 .22 Converted Training Rifle by Tulle - Serial T 62698 - Dated 1879 GWOT ” Bottom of base bearsOriginal item: Only One Available. The Fusil Gras Modle 1874 was one of the primary French service rifle of the late 19th century. The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot Mle 1866 breech loading rifle, developed by Colonel Basile Gras. The first examples were in fact conversions of the Chassepot, replacing the needle fire system with a bolt action one. This is very interesting example of the Fusil Gras