1057 FRENCH WWI MODEL 1886/M93 LEBEL BOLT ACTION

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This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 19 @ 10:44UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD

MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# 83443. Bbl. 31 1/2". All visible numbers match. Rifle marked on left side of receiver "MANUFACTURE D'ARMES TULLE" "MLE 1886 M93". Bbl. is marked over chamber on top left w/ "F" "(encircled) A" "D". Marked on right side is "M A T" "1899". Straight bolt handle. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2,300 meters. Blade front sight, stacking bar & bayonet mount are present. Walnut stock forend. Buttstock is marked on right side w/ illegible circular property mark. CONDITION: stock set has well worn appearance w/ scratches, staining & handling marks w/ thinning finish. Metal has 50% worn original blue turning gray w/ scattered handling marks. Dark oxidized bore w/ worn lands. (22-632/RW). CURIO. $400-600.