The 11×59mmR Gras, also known as the 11mm Vickers, is an obsolete rifle cartridge. France's first modern military cartridge, the 11×59mmR Gras was introduced in 1874 and continued in service in various roles and with various users until after World War II.
.22LR, 11mm Paper Chassepot cartridge & 11×59mmR French Gras
Cutaway diagram of the Berdan-primed cartridge
Bombardes DR.
The Fusil Modèle 1874 or Gras was the French Army's primary service rifle from 1874 to 1886. Designed by Colonel Basile Gras, the Gras was a metallic cartridge adaptation of the single-shot, breech-loading, black powder Chassepot rifle. It was developed from 1872 to 1874 as a response to the German adoption of the Mauser Model 1871 metallic cartridge rifle.
samples of the Greek M1939 bayonet
The Model 1874 sword bayonet.
Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization anti-Ottoman guerrilla with Gras rifles, circa 1903.
R: 11×59.5 mm R metallic cartridge for Fusil Gras mle 1874