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French Model 1916 Berthier Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD
French Model 1916 Berthier Bolt Action Rifle
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French Model 1916 Berthier Bolt Action Rifle, NVSN, 8x50R Lebel cal., 31.5'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, notched blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on left side of receiver ''ETts Continsouza MLE-M-16''. Five-shot capacity. Mismatched numbers on stock, bolt handle, and bolt head. Condition overall is very good as refinished with over 95% of the reblued finish remaining on the metal. There is a crack in the handguard forward of the rear sight and an arsenal repair on left side of receiver, otherwise wood is very good with an added satin finish that is fading and darkening. There are old dents and a new scratch on the buttstock. Action is smooth, bore is dark with visible rifling. No visible import stamps. Est.: $350-$450. (C&R)