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Antique DUTCH MAASTRICHT Model 1871/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI 11.3mm Cal. Carbine Antique BOLT ACTION Rifle Used Thru WWI
Guns International #: 102155082 Seller's Inventory #: 227073
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Rifles - Antique
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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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Description:
Antique DUTCH MAASTRICHT Model 1871/88 BEAUMONT-VITALI 11.3mm Cal. Carbine
Antique BOLT ACTION Rifle Used Thru WWI
Here we present an antique Dutch Maastricht Model 1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali Bolt Action Infantry Carbine, originally made in 1886 in the Netherlands. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by P. Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands and is actually dated 1886. This rifle would have originally been a Model 71, which was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt-action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds circa the early 1890s.
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, which was 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.
The overall condition is very good. The action is excellent. The numbers match. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock remains solid.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 22 inches.
Caliber: 11.3x51mm
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1250
#227073
SOLD
Antique: Yes