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Lebel 1886/93 8mm SN: RT9994

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Lebel 1886/93 8mm SN: RT9994
French military bolt action rifle manufactured at St Etienne, rebarreled at Tulle in 1931. Features blued finish, straight gripped wood buttstock with flat metal buttplate, wood forend with grasping grooves, 31.5" barrel, blade front sight, tangent rear sight flips forward for short range battle sight, bayonet lug, stacking hook, tubular magazine under barrel, magazine cut-off, sling swivels. Bore is good condition, bright overall with strong rifling, some darkness that appears light rust (may clean out). 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. Includes very good condition needle bayonet with steel scabbard and leather frog (25" overall length, handle appears brass). Condition is NRA Good (arsenal reworked) *** C&R Firearm ***