Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts made from an original demilled

made from an original demilled receiver

Overall measures approximately 16" x 4 5/8"

and does not have any movement on the tang

Shows the expected age and use

The design of the dagger is very interesting

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts made from an original demilledOriginal 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. The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES St. tienne M80 next to Mle 1874 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at St. tienne. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most