France, 1st World War. FSA 17 rifle converted to manual repetition by the French army between the wars. Cal. 8 mm Lebel. Serial no. "F 15627". All metal parts in tanning lightened in places. All parts to the same no. The barrel is marked "MAT 1917". 1st type cocking lever. Walnut stock with the same no. "F 15627" and label (worn markings). Functional manual repeating mechanism. (The end of the barrel has been re-bronzed in the past, with minor traces of oxidation. Good condition). 135 cm (barrel 80 cm). RGA N° : AJ111 Weapon classified in category "C1b" of decree n° 2023-557 of July 3, 2023, and subject to declaration. The purchaser MUST present his identity card and valid hunting license or shooting license + consultation of the FINIADA file.

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