Good French original 1916 in 8mm Berthier LEBEL with a 31 " barrel, and good bore, strong rifling, and pits down in the grooves from using corrosive primers during war time conditions.Made by the rare contractor:CONTINSOUZA . Action is good, and the stock is very good, with a couple dings,and wartime arsenal repairs. Has most of the arsenal blue, with no rust evident.The stock has two serial numbers but not numbered to the gun,since they were rebuilt from WWI until the Vietnam War many times. Scarce to find a complete long gun!Has the side mount sling ring. No import markings evident.I hope you like my wide selection of unusual guns. I try to keep the prices affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. If you BUY IT NOW you must still contact us for details buy it now doesn't end the sale, it just sends an email telling us you want to buy this gun. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. We don’t have asite. OUR DESCRIPTIONS ARE ACCURATE.THREE DAY INSPECTION ON ALL PURCHASES.