Guns International #: 102140024
Seller's Inventory #: French Berthier Model 1916 Lebel Rifle
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Guns International #: 102140024
Category - Military Rifles - Non-US
- Military Arms
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS Member Since: 3/28/07
State:
Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone:
(860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 328
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: MONEY ORDERS
French Berthier Model 1916 Lebel Bolt Action
Description: This is a French Berthier MAS Mle 1907/15 bolt-action called model 1916as marked on the receiver, in .8mm. Serial number-31123, with bolt number 26613.. During World War I, the 1907 was modified version of the 3-round clip Mle 1907 rifle called Fusil Mle 1907/15 was manufactured in large numbers (altogether 435,000 rifles) and issued to colonial troops, to the French Foreign Legion and to many minor allies (e.g. Russian Legion in France, Serbia, Greece, American Expeditionary Force African-American regiments detached to the French Army). It was also issued to some French regular infantry regiments after 1916 in order to bring relief to an endemic shortage of the Lebel rifle although well over 2 million Lebel rifles had already been produced between 1887 and 1917. Both the MAS (Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne) and the MAC (Manufacture d'armes de Châtellerault) Berthiers were chambered in the same cartridge as the Lebel, the 8x50mm Lebel, which was the first to be loaded with smokeless powder (Poudre B). The Berthier used a simplified and smoother version of the Lebel bolt, but the main differences were a great reduction in weight, moving parts, tooling, and an increase in operating speed. This is due in no small part to the magazine system, which was redesigned more similar to a Mannlicher-type design, where it was loaded with 3-round (later 5-round) clips, chargers, or packets. This is the modified 1916 with a larger magazine capacity.The bore is good, clean , shiny rifled, on this fine gun, and the French walnut stock is clean with no issues other than minor field useage dings. No stock numbers. Comes with a leather sling. Overall hood condition! When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |
Guns International #: 102140024
Seller's Inventory #: French Berthier Model 1916 Lebel Rifle
Guns International #: 102140024
Seller's Inventory #: French Berthier Model 1916 Lebel Rifle