Rifle Identification

richfr · February 21, 2010, 10:20 AM

Hi I recently joined a shooting club in France and until my license comes through (about 7 month time) I can only own .22lr bolt rifles.
Somebody has given me an old rifle to use until I get the paperwork sorted out

I am trying to find out what it is. Its a .22lr single shot bolt action rifle.
The only markings that are on it are a serial number and "AR" with a crest above it. This is stamped twice on the barrel and once on the bolt.
I have searched the net but cant find anything does anybody have any idea what it is?

Thanks

mapsjanhere · February 21, 2010, 02:34 PM

Crown over AR is the standard French proof for rifles not in military calibers.

richfr · February 21, 2010, 02:47 PM

Thanks so its a French rifle then

Wonder why it doesn't have any manufacturers markings on it?

February 21, 2010, 10:20 AM	#1
richfr Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: France Posts: 79	Rifle Identification Hi I recently joined a shooting club in France and until my license comes through (about 7 month time) I can only own .22lr bolt rifles. Somebody has given me an old rifle to use until I get the paperwork sorted out I am trying to find out what it is. Its a .22lr single shot bolt action rifle. The only markings that are on it are a serial number and "AR" with a crest above it. This is stamped twice on the barrel and once on the bolt. I have searched the net but cant find anything does anybody have any idea what it is? Thanks Last edited by richfr; February 21, 2010 at 11:58 AM.

February 21, 2010, 02:34 PM	#2
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	Crown over AR is the standard French proof for rifles not in military calibers. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

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February 21, 2010, 02:47 PM	#3
richfr Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: France Posts: 79	Thanks so its a French rifle then Wonder why it doesn't have any manufacturers markings on it?