Original Antique French Lebel Fusil Modèle 1886 M93 Infantry Rifle by St. Étienne Dated 1889 with Bayonet & Sling - Serial M 78272 Barrels During the Soviet invasion of

During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan the mujahideen tended to use the weapon at ranges of less than 80 meters

as well as signs it was held in a paper clip for a long period of time

Now this is a fantastic example of a rather rare M1855 saber bayonet and a first for us

Arm band measures 15" x 4"

The holster is a bit stiff

Original Antique French Lebel Fusil Modèle 1886 M93 Infantry Rifle by St. Étienne Dated 1889 with Bayonet & Sling - Serial M 78272 Barrels During the Soviet invasion ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Lebel Model 1886 rifle (French: Fusil Modle 1886 dit "Fusil Lebel") is also known as the "Fusil Mle 1886 M93", after a bolt modification was added in 1893. It is an 8 mm bolt action infantry rifle that entered service in the French Army in 1887. It is a repeating rifle that can hold eight rounds in its forestock tube magazine, one round in the transporter plus one round in the chamber. The Lebel rifle has the