Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne dated 1883 with M1866 Sabre Bayonet WWII but there are areas where

but there are areas where bare metal shows through

Baden-Württemberg

This most likely stands for for Leistungsgemeinschaft Deutscher Ordenhersteller (Guild of German awards manufacturers)

5”Shoulder to shoulder: 17”Chest width: 20"Waist width: 22"Hip width: 32”Front length: 54"

It was also originally intended only to accept the Brown Bess socket bayonet secured on the foresight block

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne dated 1883 with M1866 Sabre Bayonet WWII but there are areas whereOriginal 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. Included is a MLE1866 Long Saber Bayonet & Scabbard, originally made for the Chassepot Needle fire rifle. The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES St. tienne M80 next to Mle 1874