^Lot 708 French Model 1886 M93 Lebel Bolt Action Rifle

French Model 1886 M93 Lebel Bolt Action Rifle, #61141, 8x50Rmm, 31.5" barrel, blued finish, two-piece hardwood stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on left side of receiver "MANUFACTURE D'ARMES/St Etienne" and "MLE 1886 M93". Matching numbers on bolt handle, buttstock and magazine. Faint, probably mismatched number on underside of forend. Stacking hook is bent. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 80% finish, with the trigger guard cleaned bright and patina to the buttplate. There are impact marks around the muzzle crown. There is an arsenal spliced repair to the underside of the forend with deep lengthwise scratches, especially to the buttstock, otherwise the wood is good, with overall handling marks to the dark finish. Action operates smoothly; bore has darkening in the grooves, otherwise good with good rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $500-$700. (Antique)