French 1917 8mm Lebel caliber rifle. (R10565)

French 1917 8mm Lebel caliber rifle. French model 1917 semi auto rifle arsenal converted to single shot. Excellent condition with 95% blue on metal. Wood is excellent as well with just slight handling marks. Cartouches are sharp and excellent. Gun is all matching with exception of frame which this was probably done at the time of conversion done at the arsenal. These guns were ahead of their time as all of the other militaries of the world had bolt actions. Unfortunately the semi-auto rifle had not been perfected. The rifles malfunctioned so they were arsenal converted to single shots. Scarce early Military gun!