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WW2 FRENCH R35 LEBEL BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
WW2 FRENCH R35 LEBEL BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# M3177. Bbl. 18". Bbl. is dated 1938 & has MAC mfg. marking. Top of bbl. has N balle marking. Bolt is mismatched & buttstock was renumbered to match behind lower tang. Forend & floorplate are matching. Left side of receiver has St. Etienne & R35 markings. Ladder rear sight. Wide blade front sight w/ groove. Hardwood stock set. Stacking hook present. Rear sling swivel on bottom of butt. No front sling ring or forward upper tang screw present. CONDITION: stock set shows added varnish w/ scattered flaking, dings & handling marks. Metal retains perhaps 25% arsenal black enamel finish w/ overall fading to gray. Very good bore. (22-3608/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.