1143 FRENCH BERTHIER ST. ETIENNE MODEL M16 BOLT ACTION

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 08 @ 11:37UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 400.00 USD
MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8mm Lebel. S# FG54026. Non-matching numbers throughout. Bbl. 31 1/2". Ladder rear sight graduated to 2,400 meters. Thick blade front sight. Receiver is marked on left side "ST. ETIENNE MLE M 16" in script. Straight bolt handle. Rifle has the older three rd. magazine open at the bottom. Walnut stock & handguard. Stacking rod is present. CONDITION: stock has arsenal rework type finish resulting in softening of edges. Features wear & handling marks. Two small dovetailed repairs on right side of forend. Metal retains 75% arsenal rework blue finish w/ wear & handling marks. Fair worn bore turning dark. (25-2215/RW). CURIO. $200-400.