Fusil Lebel modèle 1886

  • 12 novembre 2014

Fusil Lebel Modèle 1886/M93

Type Bolt-action rifle
Place of origin France

Service history

In service 1887–1940
Used by See Users
Wars Boxer Rebellion
French colonial expeditions
Monegasque Revolution
First World War
Franco-Turkish War
Polish–Soviet War
Spanish Civil War
Second World War
Algerian War (limited)

Production history

Designer Team led by gen. Tramond (Gras, Lebel, Vieille, Bonnet, Desaleux, Close, Verdin).
Designed 1885
Manufacturer French State manufactures (Chatellerault, Saint-Etienne and Tulle)
Produced 1887–1920
Number built 3,450,000

Specifications

Weight 4.41 kg (9.7 lb)
(loaded with 10 rounds)
4.18 kg (9.2 lb)
(unloaded)
Length 130 cm (51.2 in)
Barrel length 80 cm (31.5 in)
Cartridge 8×50mmR Lebel
Caliber 8mm
4 grooves, right to left twist
Action Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity 610 to 700 m/s
(2,000 to 2,300 ft/s)
Effective firing range 400 m (438 yards) (individual targets)
Maximum firing range 1,800 m (1,644 yards) (volley fire at massed area targets)
Feed system 8 round tube magazine

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