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FRENCH WW1 MODEL 1907-15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
FRENCH WW1 MODEL 1907-15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION

MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# NSN. Bbl. 31 1/2". Receiver marked on left rail in script w/ “Ets Continsouza MLE 1907-15”. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400 meters. Rectangular stud front sight. Straight bolt handle. Rifle equipped w/ upper hand guard & extended 5 rd mag. Stacking bar is present. Lower band has ring for side sling attachment. Unmarked walnut buttstock & hardwood hand guard. Buttstock has bottom swivel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 15 3/4" spike bayonet w/ brass handle & steel scabbard. Bayonet is marked only w/ S#. Blade & steel parts are overall gray & patina. Brass grip has pleasing dark patina. CONDITON: stock set has extensive wear, staining & handling marks throughout. Notable are 1" crack behind receiver tang at top of grip. Right side over trigger guard area has replaced wood w/ large missing chip. Forend has dovetailed repair around lower band retaining spring. Hand guard has crack on top at forward tip & dowelled reinforcement. Metal has 60% original thinning worn blue turning patina w/ wear & handling marks. Fair worn dark bore. (23-41/RW). CURIO. $400-600.