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 T1917" marked barrel and a "MA T Mle1917" marked receiver. Fitted with a numbers matching forend and straight wrist stock with a flat steel buttplate. Barrel, bolt, bolt charger and trigger assembly numbers are all matching. Includes bayonet, metal scabbard, leather frog, leather sling, and one five round en bloc clip.

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with areas fading to smooth brown patina on the balance with some scattered light freckling, and arsenal refinished blue finish visible on the clip housing. Wood is very good as arsenal refinished with scattered dings, dents, scratches and a crack on the rear of the forearm. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet, scabbard, frog and sling are all very good.