2074 DELAUNAY BELLEVILLE BERTHIER 07/15 RIFLE

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 10:48UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 400.00 USD

Cal 8mm Lebel. S #AD96494 Bbl. 31 1/2". Receiver marked on left side "Delaunay Belleville MLE 1907-15". Barrel correctly marked "EDB 1917" on right under handguard. Parts are mismatched & no balle "N" marking present. Straight bolt handle. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400m. Wide blade front sight w/ groove. Upper band has stacking hook & bayonet lug. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES 1886 Lebel bayonet & scabbard. Blade marked "MP", metal is overall dull gray patina with oxidation staining. Scabbard retains black enamel finish with some scattered flaking. CONDITION: Metal shows touch up blue w/ some pitting beneath finish on bottom metal. Hardwood stock nicely refinished w/ a couple hairline cracks on the handguard & a few dings. Good bore showing scattered frosting. (22-2329 MJC) CURIO $300-400