Videos tagged with Model 1886 Lebel

This "American Rifleman Television" segment "I Have This Old Gun" focuses on the historic Model 1886 Lebel rifle. The video highlights its significance as the first military rifle designed for smokeless powder ammunition, a revolution made possible by the French invention of Poudre B. While not necessarily a 'great' rifle, its pioneering use of new propellant technology is emphasized. The segment promises to show the Lebel in action on the range and directs viewers to American Rifleman's website and Outdoor Channel for more content.

The French Model 1886 Lebel rifle was a revolutionary firearm, being the first military rifle to adopt smokeless powder, significantly increasing range and reducing battlefield smoke. Developed under extreme time constraints, it adapted the Kropatschek action and featured a strengthened bolt head with dual locking lugs to handle higher pressures. Despite its initial advantages, its tube magazine was soon surpassed by stripper clip systems, though it served through WWI.