Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Etiénne - Serial F 71956 Bayonets though the top line is

though the top line is hard to read due to oxidation:

which was simply a shortened version of their full name

Here we have a very nice USGI bring back set from the European Campaign of WWII

This is antique

for six days

Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Etiénne - Serial F 71956 Bayonets though the top line isOriginal 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! It was actually originally produced as a Modle 1866 'Chassepot' Needle Fire rifle, and was then later converted to a Mle 1866 74 'Gras' Rifle. The left side of the receiver is marked St. Etinne M. 80 next to MLE 1866 74 indicating