Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion Flintlock Pistols one 26/30th of an inch

one 26/30th of an inch in size

The leather chin strap unfortunately has broken and been repaired in several locations

Tubular silvered top with Crown over R

The pebble pattern is also nice and crisp

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion Flintlock Pistols one 26/30th of an inchOriginal 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