Description
Prvi Partizan’s 8x50mmR Lebel 200-grain FMJ-BT ammunition brings a forgotten classic back to life—perfect for collectors and shooters of historic French Lebel Model 1886, Berthier rifles, and Chauchat light machine guns. As one of the only modern manufacturers producing this rare caliber, PPU offers a lifeline for vintage French arms that haven’t seen range time in decades.
The 8x50mmR Lebel holds the distinction of being the world’s first smokeless powder military cartridge, introduced in 1886 with the revolutionary Lebel rifle. Its bottlenecked, rimmed design and high velocity marked a massive leap in small arms performance, triggering a global arms race. It served France from the late 19th century through World War I and into World War II in second-line roles.
This Prvi Partizan load uses a 200-grain full metal jacket boat-tail bullet, designed to replicate the ballistic characteristics of original French military loads. With non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases, it’s both safe for your historic firearm and an excellent option for handloaders keeping these rare pieces in service.
Whether you’re preserving the memory of Verdun or giving your Berthier a second life at the range, this is a modern-made solution for one of history’s most influential cartridges.
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