Very good condition WWI French Mle 1886 M93 Lebel Rifle in 8mm Lebel caliber that has St. Etienne Arsenal and model designation markings on the receiver. Barrel is marked “MA S” for St. Etienne Arsenal and dated 1916. Receiver and barrel have “Balle N” proof marks. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the bolt body and bolt head, including barrel, buttstock, floorplate, and forend. Metal finish is arsenal reblue showing some normal wear and some light pitting. Bore is good with strong rifling and some gray and some pitting. Stock was arsenal refinished and shows some handling marks. Underside of forestock and left side buttstock have matching serial number cartouches. Mechanically functions fine including working magazine cutoff. A nice WWI French Lebel rifle for your collection.
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