Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion German SS the division smashed through Siegfried

the division smashed through Siegfried Line fortifications to the Prüm River

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

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

Texas and New Mexico

the barrel was rifled and new sights mounted

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle Arsenal - Foreign Legion German SS the division smashed through SiegfriedOriginal 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