Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne with M1866 Sabre Bayonet British Bayonets Barrel Length: 3 1/8 inches

Barrel Length: 3 1/8 inches

when on September 11

and assigned to Third Army

15 inches wide this plate still retains is it twin studs and hook on rear for attachment to a white buff cross belt

The wooden handle is varnished and tapers gradually away from the head only to expand again shortly above the grip creating a 7

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne with M1866 Sabre Bayonet British Bayonets Barrel Length: 3 1/8 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely little brass mounted CAMEL SHORT RIFLE CARBINE was issued for "Colonial Service", as indicated by the brass mounts, and was originally produced as a MLE1874 "Gras" rifle, and later shortened for colonial service. Included is a MLE1866 Long Saber Bayonet, originally made for the Chassepot Needle fire rifle. The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES St. tienne M80 next to Mle 1874 indicating