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TURKISH BERTHIER FORESTRY BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
TURKISH BERTHIER FORESTRY BOLT ACTION CARBINE.
Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# 840. Bbl. 22". Matching number on front of bolt. Other parts are mismatched. One of an estimated 8000 Berthiers converted by the Turkish forestry service to guard the Circasian Walnut forest against illegal logging. The Berthier was chosen due to its uncommon round. Top of receiver marked "TC ORMAN 1948" denoting Turkish update to forestry carbine config. Left side of receiver has French St. Etienne M16 markings. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400m. Rear sight elevator is loose & may require attention. Blade front sight w/ ears. Hardwood stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels & leather sling. CONDITION: stock set has added varnish, some scarring on forend from improper band removal, a few gouges, scattered flaking, dings & handling marks. Metal is mostly a gray patina w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. Fair bore w/ some oxidation & pitting. (23-1911/MJC). CURIO. $200-400.