The Mle 1874 Gras rifle marked France's entry into the brass cartridge era, serving as a modernization of the Chassepot rifle after the Franco-Prussian War. While it required a new bolt and barrel, it allowed for the reuse of existing Chassepot receivers and stocks. The Gras saw extensive colonial service and was eventually replaced by the smokeless powder Lebel rifle.
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