Originally developed in 1917 and fielded in 1918, the Model 1917, also known as the 1917 RSC (Ribeyrolles, Sutter & Chauchat, after the designers) was the first semi-automatic rifle adopted by France. The 1917 and updated 1918 were phased out in the mid-20s after seeing service in the Rif War, with the majority being stripped of their gas hardware and converted to straight-pull repeaters (this example escaped this modification) for issue to colonial forces, often in North Africa. Additionally, a number found their way into the hands of the German Volksturm as last-ditch weapons during World War II. Blade front and folding ladder rear sight, with a "MA T1918" dated barrel and a "MA T Mle1917" marked receiver. Fitted with a numbers matching handguard and straight wrist stock, with a flat steel buttplate. Barrel, trigger assembly, and bolt charger numbers all matching. Includes a period five round en bloc clip.

Fine, retaining 60% original faded blue finish with some scattered scratches and handling marks. Wood is also fine as arsenal refinished with some scattered dings and dents, and cracks underneath the forearm. Mechanically excellent.