Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion German SS utilizing the M1906

utilizing the M1906

the buttons on the climbing jacket appear to be woven leather (a popular style at the time)

The pistol features a nice Beech wood stock with heavy brass mounts and very substantially made

- This helmet features the Apple Green so often seen

Measuring 9" x 7" this is all brass and truly impressive

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion German SS utilizing the M1906Original 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 Tulle M80 next to Mle 1874 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at Tulle. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most parts, and also