Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle dated 1880 with M1866 Sabre Bayonet Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Dutch and French prisoners arrived

Dutch and French prisoners arrived that had been captured during the Battle of France

and is deteriorated

square tang

In WWII the shells had Stainless Steel rims

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle dated 1880 with M1866 Sabre Bayonet Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Dutch and French prisoners arrivedOriginal 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 Included is a MLE1866 Long Saber Bayonet & Scabbard, originally made for the Chassepot Needle fire rifle. The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Tulle M80 next to Mle 1874