French Firearms Information
Listing of French FirearmsListing of different Gras Rifles and CarbinesFusil d'Infanterie Mle.1874 dit "Gras" Carabine de Cavalerie ou de Gendarmerie Cheval Mle.1874 Carabine de Gendarmerie Pied...
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Serial number letter prefixes on French Firearms Here is a listing of the different letter serial number prefixes used on French firearms.A script letter prefix was issued to each of the different...
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Manufacturer Codes Here is a listing of some of the common manufacturer codes that i have seen on Lebel Rifles and Berthier Rifles and Carbines. If you have seen other codes on Lebels and Berthiers...
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Steel ManufacturersRight above the serial number is either a one or two letter code that shows who provided the steel for the barrel, this is called the "pourvoyeur de acier".We do know that steel was...
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