France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 355

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France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 355
France, Third Republic (1870–1940). GRAS Model 1874 cavalry carbine from the Tulle Arms Factory, modified to the M80 specification. Caliber 11 mm. Serial No. "R 67926." All metal parts retain their original bronze finish, which has faded, with minor traces of oxidation in places; not all parts bear the same serial number (the breech block reads "G 34371" and "70329"). Breechblock marked “Manufacture d’Armes de Tulle (?) (marking heavily worn, illegible) Model 1874 M80.” Barrel without a year mark, T 1876, stamped “M. A.” and “L” and “F” within circles. Light walnut stock with no serial number and no badge (trace of one); the cleaning rod channel is worn and drilled through. Cast brass fittings. Steel ramrod present. Mechanism functional, firing pin present (?), the inside of the barrel is dirty and oxidized with shallow scratches. 117.5 cm (Barrel 66.5 cm). (Signs of wear and damage, numerous impacts and signs of handling with gouges in the wood, the trigger guard is damaged, the breech screw is broken; in fairly good condition).
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