Gras to Lebel: Development of French Military Repeating Rifles
This video delves into the historical development of French military repeating rifles, tracing their evolution from the Mle 1874 Gras. It highlights the intermediate stage with three patterns of Kropatschek tube-magazine rifles (Mle 1878, 1884, and 1885) before culminating in the iconic Mle 1886 Lebel rifle. The content appears to be a presentation from the American Society of Arms Collectors.














