The Lebel Model 1886 (French: Fusil Modèle 1886 dit "Fusil Lebel") is a bolt action rifle that entered that entered service in the French Army in 1887, chambered for the 8×50mmR Lebel cartridge. It has a two-piece wood stock and a straight grip buttstock. The rifle's unique feature is a spring-loaded tubular magazine in the fore-end that holds eight rounds in it, one round in the elevator plus one more in the chamber.

See also

• Berthier rifle
• List of weapons
• MAS-36

External links

• Wikipedia: Lebel Model 1886 rifle

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