{"product_id":"french-lebel-mle-1886-m93-infantry-rifle-8-50mmr-lebel-tulle-arsenal-mat-1917-barrel-matching-major-components-excellent-bore-original-french-military-sling","title":"French Lebel Mle 1886 M93 Infantry Rifle – 8×50mmR Lebel – Tulle Arsenal – MAT 1917 Barrel – Matching Major Components – Excellent Bore – Original French Military Sling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Fusil Modèle 1886 Modifié 1893 (Lebel Mle 1886 M93)\u003c\/strong\u003e infantry rifle chambered in \u003cstrong\u003e8×50mmR Lebel\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eManufacture d'Armes de Tulle (MAT)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially adopted in 1886, the Lebel was the world's first military service rifle specifically designed for smokeless powder ammunition, revolutionizing military firearms and establishing the foundation for virtually every modern military bolt-action rifle that followed. The M93 modification incorporated several improvements to the original design while retaining the iconic tubular magazine and full-length infantry configuration that made the Lebel one of the defining rifles of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eManufacture d'Armes de Tulle\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains its original \u003cstrong\u003eMAT 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e barrel, remaining in its original long infantry configuration rather than one of the later shortened conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible serial numbers indicate \u003cstrong\u003ematching major components\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel\/receiver assembly, bolt body, stock, handguard, and magazine floorplate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bolt head is marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"40\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a style of marking commonly encountered on Lebel components; however, the exact significance of this marking cannot be determined conclusively based solely on the markings present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original military stock remains in \u003cstrong\u003every good overall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its authentic military character with an attractive, naturally aged patina developed through more than a century of service and preservation. The wood exhibits honest military handling marks consistent with age and service but shows no evidence of heavy modern sanding or refinishing. Two \u003cstrong\u003earsenal-style period wood insert repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e are present, together with a few \u003cstrong\u003eminor stable age-related cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. All repairs remain solid and stable and do not affect structural integrity, function, or overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strongest attributes of this rifle is its bore. The bore remains in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition for a rifle of this age\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining strong, sharp rifling throughout. Considering that this is an early smokeless-powder military rifle manufactured during the First World War, the bore is \u003cstrong\u003esignificantly better than that found in the average surviving Lebel rifle on today's collector market\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this example particularly desirable for advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle is fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal period French military leather sling\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the early roller-buckle pattern commonly associated with Lebel service rifles. The sling displays appropriate age and wear and complements the rifle's originality exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is an increasingly difficult rifle to find in such honest, original condition. With its original full-length configuration, matching major components, excellent bore, original military stock, period sling, and authentic military character, this Lebel represents an outstanding opportunity for collectors of First World War militaria, early smokeless-powder firearms, and historically significant military rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal French Lebel Mle 1886 M93 Infantry Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChambered in \u003cstrong\u003e8×50mmR Lebel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eManufacture d'Armes de Tulle (MAT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMAT 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal full-length infantry configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching major components (visible serial numbers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt head marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"40\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal military stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo arsenal-style period wood insert repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor stable age-related cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent bore with strong, sharp rifling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes original period French military leather sling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53915486126191,"sku":"NR000285","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_7690_af9fdd30-a47b-41f2-a3f8-e8e47f3da523.jpg?v=1785513385","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/french-lebel-mle-1886-m93-infantry-rifle-8-50mmr-lebel-tulle-arsenal-mat-1917-barrel-matching-major-components-excellent-bore-original-french-military-sling","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}