Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle - Foreign Legion British Military Maps [9] It blunted the German

[9] It blunted the German attack on Avranches

how effective they were when first made is very much a matter for speculation

memorializing another British defeat

By the time of the Continuation War

) To make a long story short

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle - Foreign Legion British Military Maps [9] It blunted the GermanOriginal 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 Mle 1874 M80 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at St. Etienne. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most parts, and