Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault, Dated 1881, Serial No. AB 90255 with M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard colts necessitating firing the rifle from

necessitating firing the rifle from the left side

The 101st Field Artillery ("Boston Light Artillery") regiment is the oldest field artillery regiment in the United States Army with a lineage dating to 13 December 1636 when it was organized as the South Regiment

wearing tropical campaign kit

Also included is a very rare totally original red horse hair parade plume in excellent condition making this helmet a truly wonderful example of an early Bavarian Artillery officer Parade Pickelhaube helmet

There is a maker symbol on the top of the knoxform

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault, Dated 1881, Serial No. AB 90255 with M1874 Bayonet and Scabbard colts necessitating firing the rifle fromOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is an original French Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80 infantry rifle manufactured at Chtellerault and dated 1881, complete with an original Model 1874 Gras T backed sword bayonet and steel scabbard. The rifle is serial numbered AB 90255 on the barrel and bayonet stand, retains the M80 action modification, and shows the honest wear and repair expected from a long military service life. This is an antique black