Selbstladegewehr FSA (R.S.C.) Mod. 1917 "Lebel automatique" - photo 1

Selbstladegewehr FSA (R.S.C.) Mod. 1917 "Lebel automatique"

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€ 11 500
Auction dateClassic
12.10.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 2294 | Selbstladegewehr FSA (R.S.C.) Mod. 1917 "Lebel automatique"
Kal. 8x50R Lebel, Nr. F48361, blanker Lauf, Länge 80 cm. Nicht nummerngleich. Fünfschüssig. Bescheinigung über Nichtbeschuss. Systemkasten links beschriftet "Manufactures Nationales / MA T
Mle1917", Waffenfabrik Tulle. Gefertigt unter Verwendung von Teilen verschiedener Zulieferer. Laufwurzel gemarkt "MA T1918". Originale Brünierung an System und Lauf partiell berieben, dünn, Durchladehebel gebürstet und partiell feinstnarbig. Mechanisch einwandfrei. Gasöffnung und Schraube in funktionsfähigem Zustand, nicht wie bei vielen Waffen deaktiviert. Verschlussarretierhebel fehlt. Nussbaumschaft etwas abgezogen, Waffennummer linksseitig noch fragmentarisch erhalten, ohne Handschutz. Muster eines frühen Selbstladegewehrs, das in grösserem Maßstab geführt wurde. Konstruiert zwischen 1915 und 1916 von Ribeyrolle, Sutter und Fa. Chauchat (R.S.C.). Diese Waffe gebaut im Jahre 1918; Gesamtproduktion wohl ca 80.000 Stück. Länge 133 cm.
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An R.S.C. semi-auto rifle Mod. 1917 ("Lebel automatique")
Cal. 8x50R Lebel, SN. F48361, barrel length 80 cm, bright bore. Numbers not matching. Five shots. No modern proof marks. The receiver marked "Manufactures Nationales / MA T
Mle1917" on the left hand side, the Tulle armory markings, which assembled these rifles from parts of various manufacturers. The breech end of the barrel marked "MA T1918". Original finish on barrel and receiver rubbed and with some thinning, the loading lever brushed and with some fine pitting. Mechanically fine. Gas opening and nut in working condition, not deactivated as happened to many rifles in the post-war period. The locking bolt to the receiver missing. Slightly reworked walnut stock, remainders of the serial number still visible, hand-guard missing.
A very early semi-auto rifle, that was introduced in relatively large numbers, about 80.000 were built. Developed by Ribeyrolle, Sutter and Chauchat (R.S.C.) between 1915 and 1916. Our specimen made in 1918. Overall length 133 cm.
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Condition: II
Place of origin:France
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