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WWI REMINGTON CONTRACT BERTHIER MODEL 1907-15 BOLT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
WWI REMINGTON CONTRACT BERTHIER MODEL 1907-15 BOLT

ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# NSN. Bbl. 31 1/2". Rifle is from a Remington contract to manufacture military rifles for France during WWI. Receiver marked on left side "Remington" in script. "MLE 1907-15". Bbl. marked over chamber on right side "RAC 1907-15". Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400m. Blade front sight. Stacking bar is present. Straight bolt handle. Unmarked walnut stock. CONDITION: unmarked stock has been given a professionally restorative finish w/ slight loss of wood in inletted areas leaving deeper handling marks & staining. Slightly open knot on right side over mag. Metal retains 70% original blue finish w/ thinning & light wear. Bore is slightly dark w/ strong sharp lands. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (22-386/RW). CURIO. $300-500.