Hey guys:
Before my dad passed in November, he and I had a discussion about a rifle that he had gotten from his Uncle. Supposedly, it was brought back from WWI in an old milsurp canvas bag (which I still have) - but some of the details are a bit hazy (I blame my friend Jack Daniels - we were "indulging")
I have searched about every site that I could find...but I am at a loss as to its linage.
http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...nt=Overall.jpg - you can see its a Carbine length - right about 38" total. Chamber is 8mm (I do remember my dad telling me that). There are no stamped dates - there is pretty much only the SNs (matching) , the Fab. Herstal statement
http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...iever-Left.jpg, and these two lion engravings
http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...LeftDetail.jpg &
http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...-TopDetail.jpg
Other things that I found odd was the checkered handgrips, the sight only ranged to 140M
http://s1089.photobucket.com/albums/...=RearSight.jpg
Any idea guys? My dad had originally planned to have it drilled/tapped for a scope...but my opinion was that was a waste...so I have no such aspirations. If its just a "shooter" then so be it...if its not...then
Many thanks
//Jason