11x59mmR. 31.3" barrel. SN: L42661. Blued finish with bright bolt in a straight wrist walnut stock held by two spring retained barrel bands. Single shot bolt-action breechloading rifle mounting adjustable ladder rear notch and Barleycorn front sights. Right barrel mounts a long bayonet lug with serial number matching left barrel flat. Upper left receiver struck MANUFACTURE D'ARMES/St Etienne MLE 1874 followed by M.80. Upper right barrel flat marked S,1880. F.V initials on upper left barrel flat followed by circled M and T inspection marks. MA on right barrel flat. Serial numbers mixed. Cleaning rod measures 34.625" with slotted head and threaded tip. {ANTIQUE}

Good. Bore is Frosty with a pale brown patina throughout and crisp rifling. Metal finish is primarily brown patina with some extant polish on interior receiver surrounded by mottling. Some light pitting on bolt and edges of receiver. Stock has been lightly sanded with scattered handling wear, dents, and scratches. Crack forming through stock forward of triggerguard. Some chips along the cleaning rod channel.