Gras 11mm X 59R CALIBER Rofle, MODEL 1874 M80, ST ÉTIENNE MANUFACTURE.

[vainn80]

Here for your perusal is my Gras Model 1874/80 11mm rifle. Any help with the various proof/acceptance marks welcome since I'm new to French firearms. I seem to recall that the "Made in France" stamp is found on the 450,000 rifles France supplied to Czarist Russia in WWI and the Republican Government during the Spanish Civil War. I got this 11mm Gras reloading kit from France and a friend loaded ammo for me; it shoots great for an 1870 rifle!

 

[Catfish]

I love bringing 19th century iron back to life, and that's a nice clean one. The wood is beautiful!
Here's my source for oddball rifle projectiles: http://www.beartoothbullets.com/

 

[Inglis]

I have one of these that came home after WWI.