Identify this old rifle? Lebel/Kropatschek?

[H Wally]

This rifle has me stumped. It looks similar to both the Lebel and Kropatschek but other than this photo I can't find any other info on them.

 

[New Camper]

http://www.militaryrifles.com/France/85FrKropat.htm

 

[hacer2]

cool never seen these before anyone on the forum own one of these?

 

[H Wally]

http://www.militaryrifles.com/France/85FrKropat.htm

Well that's embarassing Thanks for the link! Can't figure out why I never found it when searching for kropatcheks...

 

[New Camper]

Everyone will have such a moment: I was not familiar with the Kropatschek rifle and looking that up prompted me to learn something new. The Lebel rifle to some degree, interested me. The only French arm I've handled is an 8mm Mle 1892 revolver. Enjoying guns, I would like to handle more.

 

[Nabs]

I always wanted to see the precursor to the Lebel 1886.