2077 GERMAN MARKED R35 LEBEL CARBINE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 10:50UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD

Cal. 8mm Lebel. S #98631. Bbl.17 1/2". Receiver is marked on left side w/ standard Tulle arsenal markings. Right side of bbl. marked "MA C 1938". Top of Bbl. marked w/ Balle "N" marking. Left side of Bbl. is marked w/ French ordnance inspection proofs. This R35 Lebel carbine appears to be one of the Nazi assembled examples. The bolt is serialized & there appears to be a faint two digit number on the left side of the butt. No other visible parts are numbered as is similar w/ Nazi assembled examples. The bottom of the wrist has a faint WW2 German stamping which is likely from the Krakau depot but the letters are indiscernible. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000 meters. Notch front sight. Stacking bar present. Left side sling provisions. Hardwood stock set. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: M1886/R35 Lebel bayonet w/ mismatched scabbard. Metal parts of bayonet & scabbard are primarily a dull gray w/ scattered oxidation staining & some light pitting CONDITION: sanded stock shows a couple gouges, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 90% arsenal black enamel finish w/ some scratches & flaking. Near excellent bright bore. (22-2485/MJC). CURIO. $300-500.