Description French St. Etienne MLE 1866-74 chambered in 11x59mmR Gras with a single shot capacity and a 32″ barrel with bayonet lug. Manufactured in 1874 marked on the right side of the barrel “s.1874s 80”. blued barrel and receiver. Smooth wood stock with metal butt plate. Front and rear sling swivels. Adjustable rear tangent sight and fixed front blade. The right side of the barrel is marked “MA”. he left side of the receiver is marked “S.t Etienne MLE 1866-74”. The left side of the stock is marked with a seal that reads “MARS 1880” (March) with circled “MA” inside. The right side of the stock is marked with another seal that reads “FEVRIER 1875” (February) with circled “MA” inside. Appears to be all serial number matching. Many other small proof marks and cartouches are visible. No FFL required, Antique ships directly to most buyers home. Condition: Antique Good, with Finish loss, finish patina, and metal oxidation on most of the metal parts. Scratches, scuffs, and dings of varying size on the wood but does not appear to have cracks or other damage that changes the integrity of the stock. Very clean and shiny bore with strong rifling. Action and trigger appear to function but has not been test fired. Barrel Length: 32″ Serial: FH48071 Manufacturer: St. ETIENNE Year: 1874 Caliber: 11X59mmR Gras Model: MLE 1866-74