Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1881 colts buckle and belt loops

buckle and belt loops

This was all done because it was felt that the standard issue

Admiral Turner did not want a repeat of Tarawa and wanted to know about the coral and any obstacles the Japanese may have emplaced

though it is cracked and worn

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1881 colts buckle and belt loopsOriginal 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