Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 U.S. Air Force Barrel Length: 37 Inches

Barrel Length: 37 Inches

as if you found it in the jungle on Guadalcanal

where the regiment infiltrated enemy lines and broke open the last of the German resistance

Many European households were much concerned with street violence and this indoor shooting designed to get Ladies and young adults familiar with guns for self protection was an instant hit at the time

Even the bowls lid has a ring for removing and this has been thoughtfully bound in rattan to insulate from the heat

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 U.S. Air Force Barrel Length: 37 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. 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