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Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« on: July 20, 2014, 08:25:26 AM »
Pards, please keep eye out for a Lebel rifle in at least shooting grade condition.

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2014, 08:38:02 AM »
Just looked at this one yesterday, I've done business with Jackson, with good results.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=429990032


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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2014, 05:26:33 PM »
I'll keep an eye out, PR, but I should warn you, I've only ever seen 3 of them in person, and I own two of those. If I see another, I might become 3 for 4.

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2014, 08:05:01 PM »
Thanks Guys

Major - I will talking to the TX store tomorrow/Tuesday

PE - roger that - My Berthier carbine gets lonely...

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2014, 10:14:07 PM »
Mine don't get too lonely, with 2 Lebels, a Berthier carbine and long rifle, plus a Gras thst's pretty much a relic, not sure if it will shoot again. At least your Berthier has the 1873 Ordinance revolver twins to keep it company.


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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2014, 05:50:33 AM »
I'm very attached to my Lebel, it's an amazing rifle.

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2014, 09:21:08 PM »
I have new 44 ruskie loads to try out in my mighty ordinance revolvers.

These are 240 grain bullets that will make my converted 1866 (was 44 special) sing better.

I think they may also do well in my frenchie revolvers. They sure are a pleasure to shoot single action. 

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2014, 11:00:01 AM »
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=430795018

I know this guy, he's always got GOOOD stuff, one of my favorite M-N dealers.  That seems a decent BIN price to me?

Civilize them with a Krag . . .

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2014, 06:02:06 PM »
Looks nice, but I don't have $700 in BOTH of my Lebels together.

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2014, 09:23:01 PM »
Yeah, but Pony, a lot of that depends on how long ago you bought them.  My (very nice) Krag cost me $275,  but it's been a few days!
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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2014, 09:59:58 PM »
One of them was last year for $235, the one I had at the Muster last 2 years. Other was about 4 years ago from Gunbroker, but that one did have some "issues", but still is a shooter. I used it the first time at the 2010 Muster in Kansas.

Maybe the anniversary of WW1 has driven them up, I was used to seeing several on Gunbroker at any given time, but only a couple now. That one definitely looks worth bidding on in the 4-500 range, though. But as I said, it's now 100 years, so they're all going up.....

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2014, 07:32:58 AM »
One sold last night on the Gunboards for sale forum, $450. Was only 46 minutes from posting to SOLD!

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2014, 05:31:32 PM »
 Ughhh...dang was too busy with daddy duties to get that one.

I have asked the guy in NC for some more pictures.

We shall see.

If the USCG would release the O-6 message maybe I can convince CINCHOME that it would make a nice senior officer present!:)

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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2014, 08:49:01 AM »
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=430795018

I know this guy, he's always got GOOOD stuff, one of my favorite M-N dealers.  That seems a decent BIN price to me?



Only an hour left, and just 2 bids at $405! Hope Pony racer is watching!

Course if you miss that one, you could try for this one!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=430498145

Looks cool, but I'd have to half empty my gun safe to raise the cash....


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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2014, 10:20:52 AM »
Sold. $465.00
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Re: Lebel rifle in shooting condition
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2014, 08:07:09 AM »
This time of year in USCG is crazy busy.

I am in staff job but getting home way late.

I appreciate everyone's help and hope to snag one of these deals or convince my Boss at home that a higher priced lebel would make a great gift for her "super duper worker-bee"
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