Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1881 Military Flare Guns The lock and stock were

The lock and stock were then made by Ashmore

but rather is made of solid brass alloy

the 1st and 2nd Dublins had to briefly amalgamate due to the losses it had sustained during the German offensive

Most have manufacture marks on the blade ricasso

The squadron aided in Operation Cobra

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1881 Military Flare Guns The lock and stock wereOriginal 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