ANTIQUE FRENCH MLE 1874 GRAS GENDARMERIE CARBINE-ST. ETIENNE 1877

Good condition antique French Mle 1874 Gras Gendarmerie Carbine in 11 x 60r caliber that has St. Etienne Arsenal and model designation markings on the receiver and dated 1877 on the barrel. Rifle is NOT import marked and has nonmatching numbers. Metal has mostly plum brown and brown patina. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a little pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some wear and handling marks. Right side buttstock has intact wooden plug. Complete with a new-made replacement clearing rod. Extractor is missing. A hard to find Gras Gendmarerie Carbine.