Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Etiénne - Serial F 71956

This brass-mounted CAMEL SHORT RIFLE / CARBINE was originally a Modèle 1866 'Chassepot' rifle, later converted to a Mle 1866-74 'Gras' and shortened for colonial service.

• The description claims the rifle was originally produced as a Modèle 1866 'Chassepot' Needle Fire rifle and later converted to a Mle 1866-74 'Gras' Rifle.