Offered here is an unusual bolt action volley rifle by Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne. A single bolt with three fixed firing pins operates three separate chambers in .22 WRF. If all three barrels are chambered, than all three chambers will fire when the action is cycled. This model bears a similar resemblance to the French Lebel service rifle. The chamber, bolt sleeve, underside of frame, and trigger guard are decorated with fine floral leaf scroll engraving. Both sides of the engraved frame are decorated with an attractive birds, vine and leaf pattern on a shaded background. The bolt sleeve is marked "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE/D'ARMES ET CYCLES/DE SAINT-ETIENNE" and "CARBINE/BUFFALO/MITRAILLE." Blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, cleaning rod, nicely figured and checkered near full length stock, and matching serial numbers on the frame, both barrel bands, bolt and stock.

Very fine. The barrel retains 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 60% original case colors remain on the action. The engraving is crisp. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.