Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Carbine by Châtellerault - Serial C. 60091 Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The top tie string has

The top tie string has been replaced with some modern string

though it looks to have been reglued at some point

It did not see any active combat during this period

and the last units arrived in France September 13

a two-piece

Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Carbine by Châtellerault - Serial C. 60091 Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The top tie string hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely little brass mounted CAMEL CARBINE was issued for "Colonial Service", as indicated by the brass mounts, and it definitely has had a long and interesting history! This carbine was actually originally produced as a Modle 1866 'Chassepot' Needle Fire rifle, and was then later converted to a Mle 1866 74 'Gras' Rifle. The left side of the receiver is marked MANUFACTURE [D'ARMES] Chtellerault M. 80 next to MLE