Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Carbine by Châtellerault - Serial C. 60091 ZB 26-ZB 30 The lock does however still

The lock does however still function correctly

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The wood stock looks great

The right shoulder has a beautiful 1st Allied Airborne patch with a T/Sgt chevron just below it

For in the manufacture of the guards and butt plates

Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Carbine by Châtellerault - Serial C. 60091 ZB 26-ZB 30 The lock does however stillOriginal 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