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French Model 1892 8mm Lebel SN: F4514

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French Model 1892 8mm Lebel SN: F4514
French military revolver made by Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne, marked on left frame. "Mle 1892" on top barrel flat, Manufacture date of 1893 on left flat (2nd year of production) Numerous French proofs. Produced 1892–1924. Chambered in 8mm Ordnance revolver cartridge. Features 6 shot cylinder that swings out to right side for loading and unloading, fixed sights, approx. 4.5 inch round/octagonal barrel, and lanyard ring on butt. Operates single and double action. Action works fine and lock-up is tight. Bore has rifling and moderate amount of light pitting near the muzzle. Original blue metal finish is about 80% with handling/holster minor scratches. Good condition wood grips with slightly worn checkering and a few small dents. The straw colored hammer, trigger, and loading gate are very good, mostly all there No import marks observed. Comes with period black leather flap/stud military holster, with ammo storage, unreadable ink stamps inside the flap. Very good condition/sound. Condition is NRA Fine as Antique firearm.