"It's a pretty traditionally styled bolt-action rifle with a wood stock," Brune said. "I mean, it's got ... And the French used this rifle as their standard sniping platform until August of 2018 ...

Blocks of wood, or"blanks," for gun stocks range from $90 to $2,800 or more for one, in addition to the custom-fitting charge of $1,500 for a rifle or $1,800 for a shotgun.

Nicknamed “Le Clairon” (The Bugle) for its distinct shape, the FAMAS rifle has become a symbol of French military innovation since its introduction in the late 1970s. As one of the earliest ...