Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion Flintlock Pistols The division patrolled and maintained

The division patrolled and maintained defensive positions until the end of hostilities in Europe

Single shots are exceptionally difficult

now under command of Lieutenant Colonel Philip Hicks (an officer of the regiment who would serve with distinction in the war)

Tubular silvered top with Crown over R

5 inches in length not including the tang that has had some later modification for it's Ottoman life that can be easily remedied

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion Flintlock Pistols The division patrolled and maintainedOriginal 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 Tulle M80 next to Mle 1874 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at Tulle. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most parts, and also