Product Details
A RARE 11mm FRENCH GRAS CADET BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT CADET RIFLE SIGNED ST ETIENNE, serial no. F98907, circa 1880, with 27 1/2in. barrel having a block and blade front-sight and reduced proportion ladder rear-sight, the action stamped "ST. ETIENNE MLE 1886-74 / M80", regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with two barrel bands, the rifle is complete with its sling swivels, and rod. Barrel, action and bands to a smooth grey / brown patina, the stock with wear and some worm. These Gras cadet rifles were made in relatively small numbers consequently are very rare today.
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Estimate £200-300
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament