wtk:marking on mas 49/56

[millcol]

wtk what the marking on my mas 49/56 is for on the left side inside a square with p81 marked inside.any help.i have the proud promise book and cannot find that info

 

[eos]

wtk what the marking on my mas 49/56 is for on the left side inside a square with p81 marked inside.any help.i have the proud promise book and cannot find that info

Refurbishment date, as far as I know.

A very good source of info on French rifles can be found here:
http://www.gunboards.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=15

1886lebel is very well versed on French arms.