Lefaucheux Double in 8mm lebel - Leopold BernardHello Gentlemen,
I have recently acquired a Double Rifle in 8mm Lebel marked "Lefaucheux, 37 Rue Vivienne Paris". Barrels are marked "Leopold Bernard / Canonnier Paris" / 35683".
I'm trying to determine possible period of manufacture of this rifle as it seems to have many "very late" features for both of these names. Any help would be appreciated.
Description is:
A Boxlock Ejector Toplever Hammerless with dovetail lump barrels with a Greener style crossbolt.
Barrels have a full length rib with 2 folding rear sights. Action body has side clips, a Side safety, Double triggers, Scalloped action back, Splinter forend with a crossbolt release. The forend is hinged at the knuckle of the receiver and remains attached when the barrels are removed.
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