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ST. ETIENNE 1907/15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

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

Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# H90566. Bbl. 31". All matching numbers as arsenal refurbished. Updated to M16 five shot configuration. Side rail marked w/ St Etienne. & M1907-15 markings. Top of receiver marked "N" denoting update to N balle round. Bbl. has no date & circled "MF" marking. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400m. Wide post front sight. Hardwood stock set. Handguard has clearance cut for serial number visibility. Left side of stock & bottom of butt have sling swivels. Black leather sling present. CONDITION: stock set has a few arsenal repairs most notably a round repair behind upper tang & butt has a drying crack on both sides. Stock set otherwise shows scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 70% arsenal rework blued w/ scattered oxidation & fading. Fair bore w/ scattered frosting & light pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (22-6140/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.