Item: Rare Polish Marked French Berthier
Type: Military Rifles/Shotguns
Make: French/St. Etienne
Caliber: 8MM Lebel
Condition: Overall Very Good
Category: Military Rifles/Shotguns
$775.00
Full Description
MLE M.16 long rifle variant made 1918 at the St. Etienne Arsenal. Given to Poland as aid, with Polish arsenal stamps on the left side of the receiver and barrel. No ball “N” marks on the chamber or barrel. No import marks found. Mixed serial numbers. Five shot magazine. M.16 Long rifle sights. Arsenal blued finish and oiled wood stock. CONDITION: Metal is very good overall, with honest brown patina throughout. Wood has minor scrapes, scratches and dents. Hand guard is cracked at the tip. Bore is frosted, with the rifling still being well defined. C&R eligible.
Full Description
MLE M.16 long rifle variant made 1918 at the St. Etienne Arsenal. Given to Poland as aid, with Polish arsenal stamps on the left side of the receiver and barrel. No ball “N” marks on the chamber or barrel. No import marks found. Mixed serial numbers. Five shot magazine. M.16 Long rifle sights. Arsenal blued finish and oiled wood stock. CONDITION: Metal is very good overall, with honest brown patina throughout. Wood has minor scrapes, scratches and dents. Hand guard is cracked at the tip. Bore is frosted, with the rifling still being well defined. C&R eligible.