Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne Serial F 92655 - dated 1871 Japanese Uniforms It was purchased in 1987

It was purchased in 1987 directly from the artist for nearly $10

He was at that point crew on a Luftwaffe bomber

MINT condition pair of size 9 1/2 C

bowl and comb each helmet offered in correct sky blue color

definitely one of the best that we have EVER had

Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne Serial F 92655 - dated 1871 Japanese Uniforms It was purchased in 1987Original 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 Modle 1866 'Chassepot' Needle Fire rifle, and was then later converted to a Mle 1866 74 'Gras' Rifle. The left side of the receiver marked St. tienne M. 80 next to MLE 1866 74