Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial R 54222 - dated 1879 Category_Accessories commonly known as the Union

commonly known as the Union Jack or Union Flag

It displays a lovely condition brass Prussian large spread eagle helmet plate

661 Tank Destroyer in support

which are still mostly clear

Per the information we received with this small grouping:

Original French MLE 1874 M80 Brass Mounted Gras Camel Short Rifle by Tulle serial R 54222 - dated 1879 Category_Accessories commonly known as the UnionOriginal 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