Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 U.S. Air Force as if you found it

as if you found it in the jungle on Guadalcanal

and overall length of 11 inches

Even the bowls lid has a ring for removing and this has been thoughtfully bound in rattan to insulate from the heat

Barrel Length: 37 Inches

There is still a black horse tail protruding from the rear of the comb

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 U.S. Air Force as if you found itOriginal 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