1103 FRENCH WWI DELAUNAY BELLEVILLE MLE 1907-15

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This item SOLD at 2025 Mar 31 @ 10:57UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 300.00 USD
BERTHIER BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 8MM Lebel. S# 23220; the serial # matches on the bbl. and buttstock. Bbl. 31 1/2". Receiver is marked on the left side, in script, "Delaunay Belleville" and "MLE 1907-15". Ladder rear sight, graduated to 2400 meters. Grooved front sight. Straight bolt handle. Take-down screw is missing from the right side of the bridge. Mag. holds 5 rds. Hardwood stock set. The partly visible roundel on the right side of the butt is dated "1911" and has "EDB" in the center. CONDITION: The stock set has moderate wear and handling marks. Metal has turned gray with patina, showing spots of oxidation throughout. Bore is dark but shows strong lands. (24-7155/RW) CURIO. $200-300.