Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Russian Flags M4 / CONETTA on the

M4 / CONETTA on the blade side of the cross guard

The blade has very little staining or corrosion due to the polishing

The more translucent ivory will turn a yellow color with age

This helmet is most likely a British manufactured shell

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne - dated 1882 Russian Flags M4 / CONETTA on theOriginal 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 M80 next to Mle 1874 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at St. tienne. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most