Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne with M1866 Sabre Bayonet British Bayonets the scabbard with multiple contact

the scabbard with multiple contact marks overall

the 60th Infantry crossed the Marne

Mountain infantry were identified by the edelweiss insignia worn on their sleeves and their caps

Barrel Length: 3 1/8 inches

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

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 Included is a MLE1866 Long Saber Bayonet, originally made for the Chassepot Needle fire rifle.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