Author Topic: Gun Enthusiasts: Take a look (Read 269 times)

OIO · « **on:** March 13, 2005, 05:56:39 PM »

Been in the family for a bit. What you think about it?

Full pic of Rifle

Writing on Rifle1

Writing on Rifle 2

Writing on Rifle 3

Writing on Rifle 4

So, any idea what this is worth?

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2005, 06:00:12 PM »

OMG! It's a.... I'll give you 50 bucks for it

OIO · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2005, 06:04:00 PM »

lol holden. I had to edit a lot because of my damn spelling.

"Fusil d'Infanterie Mle. 1874. Tulle, 1879. In 1880, most rifles then in service were modified by the addition of an annular channel and longitudinal groove cut into the left side of the bolt way to act as a gas escape in the event of a ruptured primer or case head failure. These rifles then became the "Mle. 1874 Modifle 1880 ( Mle. 1874 M80)" and had the inscription "M80" stamped on the left side of the receiver . Very few weapons survived in the original configuration"

from http://www.gunsworld.com/french/gras/gras_pic3_us.html

just wondering what its worth. most websites say $200 to $400.

weaselsan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2005, 07:23:26 PM »

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Originally posted by OIO
lol holden. I had to edit a lot because of my damn spelling.

"Fusil d'Infanterie Mle. 1874. Tulle, 1879. In 1880, most rifles then in service were modified by the addition of an annular channel and longitudinal groove cut into the left side of the bolt way to act as a gas escape in the event of a ruptured primer or case head failure. These rifles then became the "Mle. 1874 Modifle 1880 ( Mle. 1874 M80)" and had the inscription "M80" stamped on the left side of the receiver . Very few weapons survived in the original configuration"

Holy Cow it's a French gun...that means it's never been used.

Scrap · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2005, 07:38:15 PM »

That's not entirely true. Many quite useful for rasing the customary French colors. If I remember correctly thier flag is the all white banner... right?

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2005, 11:03:53 PM »

I'm not sure why and for what specific reason, but the norm is to hide the serial numbers.

You'll have to ask Lazs.

bigsky · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2005, 11:05:38 PM »

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Originally posted by lasersailor184
I'm not sure why and for what specific reason, but the norm is to hide the serial numbers.

You'll have to ask Lazs.

norm is to hide the last #s so someone dont report them as stolen.

OIO · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:37:51 AM »

really? hmm. k. removing pics then.