Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne with M1866 Sabre Bayonet British Bayonets The wooden handle is varnished

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

There is a fabric pillow sham that is hand painted and reads U

the scabbard with multiple contact marks overall

when on September 11

Barrel Length: 3 1/8 inches

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne with M1866 Sabre Bayonet British Bayonets The wooden handle is varnishedOriginal 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 Included is a MLE1866 Long Saber Bayonet, originally made for the Chassepot Needle fire rifle.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