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DUTCH Antique BEAUMONT-VITALI Model 1871/88 Rifle
Guns International #: 101054492 Seller's Inventory #: 5502
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
DUTCH Antique BEAUMONT-VITALI Model 1871/88 Rifle
Fantastic Antique Bolt Action Rifle Used Thru WWI!
Here we present an antique Dutch Beaumont-Vitali Model 1871/1888 Bolt Action Infantry Rifle, originally made in 1873 by P. Stevens in Maastricht, Netherlands. This is a unique opportunity to be able to collect an antique rifle that was used in the Great War, or WWI as most call it today. Initially designed by Edouard de Beaumont, this rifle led an interesting life with many updates in the nearly 50 years of service. It began life as a bolt action, single-shot, black powder rifle, adopted in 1871 by the Netherlands. This period of the late 19th Century—as well as the beginning of the 20th—was characterized by rapid advancement in firearms technology. This rifle was to undergo several updates as the countries of Europe adopted the latest rifles in quick succession, what could easily be termed an Arms Race. Instead of replacing the rifle altogether, the Dutch government decided to keep their armorers chronically busy updating these rifles.
First a safety was deleted, then a tweak to the cartridge necessitated a new, longer range rear sight—an optimistic 1800 meters. In 1888, the Dutch decided to make this a 4-shot repeating rifle with the addition of an Italian Vitali box magazine and magazine disconnect, hence the second date in its Model designation. This rifle would have seen service as late as World War I, though smokeless powder rifles had been in serious use for several decades.
This rifle does not lack for markings. The left side of the barrel is dated “1873”. The receiver is maker marked “P. STEVENS/MAASTRICHT”. Government inspector marks and military acceptance markings abound, which tends to happen when a rifle receives so many updates. The stock is marked “Crown/W” along with “MAASTRICHT/1874” in a round stamp on the right side of the butt of the rifle.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces on this Dutch Army version were left in the white and show an even gray patina. The markings are clear. The serial numbers on the receiver and bolt assembly match, while the numbers on the barrel and butt plate match. This is consistent with other examples and is probably due to how the armory updated these rifles. The stock is in very good shape. The bore is sharp and gleaming. The action is excellent. Here is a fantastic example of how quickly firearms technology modernized in the few decades leading up to the World Wars.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32 inches.
Caliber: 11.3x51mm Rimmed
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$800
#5502
SOLD
Antique: Yes