Original Excellent French WWI Era Modèle 1892 Lebel Revolver in 8mm dated 1898 - Serial G 16046 Japanese Replica Approximate overall length is 46"

Approximate overall length is 46"

The exterior bearing two Royal Naval painted insignias of "roped Anchors in blue ovals" in duplicate

as it was originally done for mailing to various government locations around the country

The serial Number 200244 can be found on the barrel

The brown finished shearling leather is soft with no extensive damage

Original Excellent French WWI Era Modèle 1892 Lebel Revolver in 8mm dated 1898 - Serial G 16046 Japanese Replica Approximate overall length is 46"Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the Model 1892 revolver, also known as the "Lebel revolver" and the "St. Etienne 8mm". It is a French service revolver designed and produced by Manufacture d'armes de Saint tienne as a replacement for the MAS 1873 revolver. It was the standard issue sidearm for officers in the French military during the First World War. The Modle 1892 revolver is a solid frame revolver with the