Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Châtellerault serial A 708735 Category_Blunderbuss 600 m) and with appropriate

600 m) and with appropriate fighter escort

This was not long before the M1898 was patterned and the markings on the receiver changed

The suit itself is in wonderful condition and still retains the original gabardine belt as well as a complete tag located on the interior back:

The order for this rifle was received in the warehouse August 23

• Maker’s code with size marking “64” stamped on the interior of the shell found over the wearer’s left ear

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Châtellerault serial A 708735 Category_Blunderbuss 600 m) and with appropriateOriginal 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, later shortened for colonial service. The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Chtellerault M. 80 next to Mle 1874 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at Chtellerault. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most