Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial R 54222 - dated 1879 colts The serial number 38844 is

The serial number 38844 is stamped in front of the trigger guard and under the barrel

" dating it from the final 20-30 years of the reign of Queen Victoria

Most of the wear is around the grip area

coming to us from a Country House Sale in the North of England

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial R 54222 - dated 1879 colts The serial number 38844 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 was originally produced as a MLE1874 "Gras" rifle, later shortened for colonial service. The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Tulle M80 next to Mle 1874 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at Tulle. The rifle has arsenal proofs on most parts, and also is