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Chatellerault 86/93 Lebel 8mm SN: LR39512

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Chatellerault 86/93 Lebel 8mm SN: LR39512
French military bolt action rifle manufactured at Chatellerault (Feint), rebarreled at Tulle in 1935. Features blued finish, straight gripped wood buttstock with flat metal buttplate, wood forend with grasping grooves, 31.5" barrel, chambered in 8x50mmR Lebel, blade front sight, tangent rear sight flips forward for short range battle sight, bayonet lug, stacking hook, tubular magazine under barrel, magazine cut-off, correct black leather sling attached. Bore is good condition, bright overall with strong rifling, some darkness. Metal surfaces retain 70% blued finish with scattered light patina or pits, some areas of surface rust (especially at triggerguard). Wood is good condition, with dents, some staining and finish loss. Matching numbers on bolt stem, barrel, stamped into butt. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Good (arsenal reworked) C&R Firearm.