Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Fusil Gras MLE 1874.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Fusil
Model: Gras MLE 1874
Serial: 61760
Caliber: 11×59mmR Gras
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 23 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with No Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Fusil Gras Mle 1874 is a landmark French service rifle that represents an important transitional step in the evolution of late 19th-century military firearms, bridging the gap between early metallic-cartridge conversions and more modern smokeless-powder bolt-action designs. Adopted in 1874 as a successor to the Chassepot rifle, it was designed by Colonel Basile Gras and modified from the earlier Chassepot system to use a robust metallic cartridge (the 11×59mmR Gras), which greatly improved reliability, weather resistance, and ease of logistics compared to paper-cartridge predecessors. The rifle features a simple yet strong bolt-action mechanism with a rear-locking lug system, a single-shot configuration, and a right-side bolt handle that requires manual cycling after each shot, reflecting the era’s emphasis on deliberate, controlled fire rather than rapid engagement. Constructed with a long, full-length walnut stock and a barrel exceeding 31 inches, the Gras Mle 1874 was built for accuracy at extended infantry ranges, consistent with 19th-century battlefield doctrine that still relied heavily on massed volley fire. Its iron sights were graduated for long-range shooting, and its overall length provided stability when firing from standing or supported positions, though it made the rifle somewhat cumbersome in close terrain. While originally issued as a front-line service rifle for the French Army, it remained in service for decades and saw widespread secondary use, including colonial deployments and later conversions such as the Kropatschek repeating system and even early shotgun conversions in civilian markets. The Gras rifle is now historically significant not only as France’s first widely adopted metallic-cartridge service rifle, but also as a foundational design that influenced later bolt-action developments leading into the Lebel era and beyond.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Gras MLE 1874
Serial: 61760
Caliber: 11×59mmR Gras
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 23 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with No Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Fusil Gras Mle 1874 is a landmark French service rifle that represents an important transitional step in the evolution of late 19th-century military firearms, bridging the gap between early metallic-cartridge conversions and more modern smokeless-powder bolt-action designs. Adopted in 1874 as a successor to the Chassepot rifle, it was designed by Colonel Basile Gras and modified from the earlier Chassepot system to use a robust metallic cartridge (the 11×59mmR Gras), which greatly improved reliability, weather resistance, and ease of logistics compared to paper-cartridge predecessors. The rifle features a simple yet strong bolt-action mechanism with a rear-locking lug system, a single-shot configuration, and a right-side bolt handle that requires manual cycling after each shot, reflecting the era’s emphasis on deliberate, controlled fire rather than rapid engagement. Constructed with a long, full-length walnut stock and a barrel exceeding 31 inches, the Gras Mle 1874 was built for accuracy at extended infantry ranges, consistent with 19th-century battlefield doctrine that still relied heavily on massed volley fire. Its iron sights were graduated for long-range shooting, and its overall length provided stability when firing from standing or supported positions, though it made the rifle somewhat cumbersome in close terrain. While originally issued as a front-line service rifle for the French Army, it remained in service for decades and saw widespread secondary use, including colonial deployments and later conversions such as the Kropatschek repeating system and even early shotgun conversions in civilian markets. The Gras rifle is now historically significant not only as France’s first widely adopted metallic-cartridge service rifle, but also as a foundational design that influenced later bolt-action developments leading into the Lebel era and beyond.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1167941701 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-19 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
83.01 |
