Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial H10595 - dated 1870 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The hilt is adorned with

The hilt is adorned with SIX large Silver stars

We do not think that these are the correct goggles for a tanker

These were available with 4 1/2

Marshall quickly made a name for himself in the Army

All in excellent condition

Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial H10595 - dated 1870 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The hilt is adorned withOriginal 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 it definitely has had a long and interesting history! This carbine was actually originally produced as a Mle 1866 'Chassepot' Needle Fire rifle, and was then later converted to a Mle 1866 74 'Gras' Rifle. The left side of the receiver marked Tulle M80 next to MLE 1866 74 indicating