The Mle 1886 was the first service rifle to fire a smokeless powder cartridge the Lebel tubular magazine and feed mechanism is similar to the Kropatschek and held 8 rounds. Rifles were adapted in 1893 and then in 1935 many were re-barrelled in this sohrtened carbine length version the R35. Used in WW2
Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) MANUFACTURE D'ARMES Tulle MLE 1886 M93 R35 (Breech) proof marks Serial no MA C 1938 (Underside of receiver and forestock) Serial no| Accession Number: 129 | Period of Use: 1886 - 1940s |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Colonial Wars in North Africa; and Indo-China First World War; Second World War |
| Country of Origin: France | Type Date: 1935 |
| Manufacturer: Manufacture d'Armes de Tulle, converted by Chatellerault | Serial Number: 8354 |
| Manufacture Date: 1938 | Calibre/Ammunition: 8mm |
| Weight: 3100g | Length Overall: 944mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Single shot | Length Barrel: 451mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 24533 |