A self-loading rifle mod. 1917, ("Lebel automatique"), calibre 8 x 50 R, no. F62991. No matching numbers. Matte bore, barrel length 80 cm. 5-shot. Final manufacture in St. Etienne between 1917 - 18 with vendor parts from the state-owned weapon factories in Tulle and Chatellerault as well as from the private-owned Hotchkiss factory in St. Denis. Left on bolt housing marked "Manufactures Nationales / MA T Mle. 1917". Very thin finish on whole weapon, spotted, cleaned. Trigger guard worn. Cleaned walnut stock, repaired according to regulations. Rare self-lo,

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