Remington loaded the Lebel with a 170 grain JSP bullet (.322") for many years. It may have come about after the French refused to take possession of all the Model 1907/15 rifles that Remington made, which were then sold publicly. I have one that was very nicely made into a carbine. They were of top notch quality.

GMC(SW) - USN, Retired (1978-2001)