Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Carbine by Châtellerault - Serial C. 60091 Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage which is not one that

which is not one that we are familiar with

with the expected chipping and wear from age and service

Year: 1943

and and an open cast metal gilt oak leaf wreath surrounding a metal tri-color cockade on the velvet band

Original French Modèle 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Carbine by Châtellerault - Serial C. 60091 Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage which is not one thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely little brass mounted CAMEL CARBINE was issued for "Colonial Service", as indicated by the brass mounts, and it definitely has had a long and interesting history! This carbine 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 MANUFACTURE [D'ARMES] Chtellerault M. 80 next to MLE