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Lebel 1886/M93 8mm Lebel SN: AC97814

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Lebel 1886/M93 8mm Lebel SN: AC97814
French military bolt action service rifle chambered in 8x50Rmm, produced at the Chatellerault arsenal and dated 1890. Imported by C.A.I. of St. Albans V.T. with import marks on the barrel. Features a blued finish, 17.7" barrel with bayonet lugs, wide patridge front sight, graduated rear sight to 2,000 meters, 3 round tube magazine, straight bolt handle, sling swivels, two barrel bands, magazine cut off switch, smooth hard wood forend and straight grip shoulder stock with metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on the stock, receiver, barrel, bolt and floorplate. The rifle has unidentified middle eastern characters stamped and carved into the barrel. Rifle retains approximately 50% finish overall showing moderate/heavy wear from use. Action is smooth, bore is excellent and wood stocks are good showing old repairs & several small blemishes. Condition is very good. ***Antique Firearm***