Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The design of the dagger

The design of the dagger is very interesting

"Jimmie" Tomczykowski- Lynn Mass

The visor has a subtly raised lip to the top of the forward edge and dual rows of reinforcement stitching to the bottom of the forward edge

which forced the Germans to retreat

Shows the expected age and use

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The design of the daggerOriginal 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