Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion German SS Measuring 9" x 7" this

Measuring 9" x 7" this is all brass and truly impressive

The shortage of hard wood in the Confederacy was a historical fact but just maybe some furniture grade Honduran Mahogany which had been imported prewar for the furniture trade was pressed into service for the Sharps Stocks

utilizing the M1906

The pistol features a nice Beech wood stock with heavy brass mounts and very substantially made

the buttons on the climbing jacket appear to be woven leather (a popular style at the time)

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion German SS Measuring 9" x 7" thisOriginal 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