Lebel rifle in shooting condition

Pony Racer · July 20, 2014, 08:25:26 AM

Pards, please keep eye out for a Lebel rifle in at least shooting grade condition.

PR

Major 2 · 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

pony express · 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.

Pony Racer · 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...

PR

pony express · 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.

Grenadier · July 21, 2014, 05:50:33 AM

I'm very attached to my Lebel, it's an amazing rifle.

Pony Racer · 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.

PR

Drydock · 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?

pony express · July 25, 2014, 06:02:06 PM

Looks nice, but I don't have $700 in BOTH of my Lebels together.

Niederlander · 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!

pony express · 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.....

pony express · 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!

Pony Racer · 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!:)

PR

pony express · July 27, 2014, 08:49:01 AM

Quote from: Drydock 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?

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....

River City John · July 27, 2014, 10:20:52 AM

Sold. $465.00

Pony Racer · 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"