Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial H10595 - dated 1870 Japanese Artwork & Posters All construction components are nonferrous

All construction components are nonferrous so that the binocular will not distort a compass

The rivets and snaps are all intact and fully functional

like that of sheikh Al-Shaif

received the Medal of Honor for his actions during this campaign

as well as a stress crack to the rear of the lock

Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial H10595 - dated 1870 Japanese Artwork & Posters All construction components are nonferrousOriginal 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 Mle 1866 'Chassepot' Needle Fire rifle, and was then later converted to a Mle 1866 74 'Gras' Rifle. The left side of the receiver marked Tulle M80 next to MLE 1866 74 indicating