A guy came to me yesterday at the local arms show offering me a 'Frenchicon rifle of some sort'. Never one to pass up a classic French military arm, I followed him out to hi's car, and he retrieved the rifle from a case. At first I thought it was a Gras, or a Chantellrault (sp), then I saw the Mauser M71 bolt, and realized it was an M71 that had been converted in France by the factory St. Denis. It is in superb condition, mirror bore, and all matching. I am planning on taking it back today to see if I can make a bit of a profit, but if it is something a bit rare, I may want to hold on to it. I have seen conflicting statements concerning 'rarity' and value. Just would like to get a few opinions on here. It really seems to be a well made and unusual rifle!
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