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Title:	RIFLE, MILITARY -  FRENCH RIFLE MODEL 1917 8MM SN# F2313
Maker/Manufacturer:	RIBERYROLLE/SUTTER/CHAUCHAT
Date of Manufacture:	1917
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 4155
Measurements:	OL:132CM 52" BL: 79.3CM 31 1/4" 11.6 lbs.

Object Description:

FRENCH RIFLE MODEL 1917 8MM SN# F2313
Manufactured by M.A.S., St. Etienne, France - Standard Model 1917 French rifle. Gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle. Fed by 5-round non-detachable box magazine. Blade front, leaf rear sight. Full-length walnut stock. Muzzle velocity of 2380 fps. Weapon weighs approximately 11.6 lbs. Complete with leather sling and in very good condition.

Markings:
Receiver: LP B in circle/F2313. MA T 1917.
Slide: F2313.
Triggerguard: A in circle/8.
Stock: C.S. JUN. M. 1917. MA in circle. F2313. R.

Weapon transferred to the Museum on 1 March 1932.

References:
Schwing, Ned. STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS. Krause Publications, Iola, Wi. 2001.