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WW1 FRENCH 07/15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
WW1 FRENCH 07/15 BERTHIER BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# F90132. Bbl. 31 1/2". Mismatched numbers throughout. Right side of bbl. has "MAS 1916" marking. No N balle markings present. Left side of bbl. has serial & French proofs. Left side of receiver has St. Etienne & "MLE 1907-15" markings. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2300m. Wide blade front sight. Walnut stock set w/ bottom rear sling swivel & left side front sling swivel. No handguard present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1886/93 Lebel bayonet w/ mismatched scabbard in good condition. CONDITION: arsenal reworked stock has oil finish w/ front half being mostly devoid of finish, stock otherwise shows scattered dings & handling wear. Metal retains 60% arsenal reworked blue w/ scattered fading to gray & blued over pitting. Worn bore w/ scattered pitting & frosting. (23-1933/MJC). CURIO. $300-400.