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

Only 10 aircraft actually dropped their troops

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

There is still a black horse tail protruding from the rear of the comb

and only runner wear and some small areas of plate lifting prevent this blade from being mint

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