Antique French Berthier Modele 1892 Carbine
Sale 2029 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Aug 27, 2024
Lots Close
Sep 10, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$780
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Antique French Berthier Modele 1892 Carbine
World War I
8x50mmR. 18" barrel length. SN: H20651. Blued metal finish with walnut straight wrist stock and mounting adjustable ladder rear notch and front blade sights. Bolt-action internal magazine fed repeating rifle charged with Mannlicher pattern en-bloc clips. Left receiver is struck with the maker marking St. Etienne followed by model marking MLE 1892. Right barrel additionally marked MA S 1897, indicating the rifle was made in 1897. Further marks include SG initials to left barrel and circled M and F inspection stamps. Rifle comes with an unmarked leather sling and the cleaning rod. Serial number of the bolt matches the barrel. Stock shows signs of sanding and refinishing.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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