Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Russian Flags it was plainly seen that

it was plainly seen that the usual white flags of surrender were not hanging from the windows as heretofore

two with filter lenses two without in various sizes

the sawback type bayonet was first developed by the British in the Victorian era for engineering purposes (cutting trees to build bridges

The blade has very little staining or corrosion due to the polishing

The more translucent ivory will turn a yellow color with age

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Russian Flags it was plainly seen thatOriginal 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