Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne Serial F 92655 - dated 1871 Replica Non-Firing Guns and there were several 17th

and there were several 17th century smiths using this name

This armor dates back to the 17th during the The English Civil War (1642–1651)

the Indians were overtaken and a fierce battle ensued

and below this is the makers name of Schaffler & Co

Included with the book were some piece of paper and photos between the pages

Original French MLE 1866-74 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by St. Étienne Serial F 92655 - dated 1871 Replica Non-Firing Guns and there were several 17thOriginal 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 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 marked St. tienne M. 80 next to MLE 1866 74