Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1881 MP 34 The three-groove rifled barrel has

The three-groove rifled barrel has a very nice bore

While the StG44 had less range and power than the more powerful infantry rifles of the day

On the exterior of the side of the shell is carved H

This Heer (Army) example is in exceptional excellent condition

The guns were altered for frontier life

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1881 MP 34 The three-groove rifled barrel hasOriginal 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