Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial R 54222 - dated 1879 Category_Accessories and use was granted (or

and use was granted (or taken) by powerful families during Japanese history

This visual marvel of a well made instrument likely made dog tags during WWI and WWII and can be used to make additional dog tags or other addressing plates or used for period display

It displays a lovely condition brass Prussian large spread eagle helmet plate

which are still mostly clear

since World War II

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial R 54222 - dated 1879 Category_Accessories and use was granted (orOriginal 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, 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 is