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FRENCH 1907/15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
FRENCH 1907/15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# N58192. Bbl. 31". Bolt parts are mismatched, other visible parts are matching as arsenal refurbished. Five shot updated rifle. Receiver side rail has St. Etienne 1907-15 marking. Top rear of bbl. & receiver have "N" Balle markings. Bbl. has no maker's marking or date but does have serial & circled "W" marking. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400m. Rounded blade front sight. Front band w/ stacking hook. European hardwood stock set w/ left side sling provisions. A black leather sling is included that doesn't appear to be of French mfg. CONDITION: arsenal refinished stock set shows some staining, light scratches & handling marks. Metal retains 60% arsenal reworked blue w/ magazine & bands turning gray, some areas of light pitting, scattered thinning & a few patches of small dings. Fair bore w/ scattered pitting & some frosting. (22-2848/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.