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France, 1st World War. Berthier Model 16 rifle from the Manufacture de St Étienne. Cal 8 mm LEBEL (8x50R). Serial no. "JG 16766", all parts to same no.. All metal parts in their original tan with traces of oxidation in places. The left side of the breech housing is marked "St Étienne MLE M 16". The barrel date has disappeared. The thunderhead is stamped "N" to indicate that the firing pin chamber and spring have been modified to accept the new Model 32 N 8 mm cartridge. Long-barreled walnut stock with the same no., stamped and stamped MA 1918. Missing ramrod and shoulder strap. Functional mechanism. Inside of barrel dirty with small rust blossom oxidation, in need of cleaning (scratches could not be observed). (Stock with traces of handling. Fairly good condition). (Untested weapon. No guarantee of shooting ability). 130.5 cm (barrel 77.8 cm). Weapon classified in category "C" of decree no. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, and subject to declaration. The purchaser MUST present his identity card and valid hunting permit or shooting license + SIA number + consultation of the FINIADA file. RGA : BR356

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France, 1st World War. Berthier Model 16 rifle from the Manufacture de St Étienne. Cal 8 mm LEBEL (8x50R). Serial no. "JG 16766", all parts to same no.. All metal parts in their original tan with traces of oxidation in places. The left side of the breech housing is marked "St Étienne MLE M 16". The barrel date has disappeared. The thunderhead is stamped "N" to indicate that the firing pin chamber and spring have been modified to accept the new Model 32 N 8 mm cartridge. Long-barreled walnut stock with the same no., stamped and stamped MA 1918. Missing ramrod and shoulder strap. Functional mechanism. Inside of barrel dirty with small rust blossom oxidation, in need of cleaning (scratches could not be observed). (Stock with traces of handling. Fairly good condition). (Untested weapon. No guarantee of shooting ability). 130.5 cm (barrel 77.8 cm). Weapon classified in category "C" of decree no. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, and subject to declaration. The purchaser MUST present his identity card and valid hunting permit or shooting license + SIA number + consultation of the FINIADA file. RGA : BR356

Estimate 150 - 200 EUR

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