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Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 11.3mm SN: Z923

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 11.3mm SN: Z923
Dutch military magazine-fed bolt action service rifle chambered in 11.3x51Rmm, manufactured by P. Stevens of Maastricht, Netherlands circa 1875. Features a 32.7" barrel, socket type bayonet, dovetailed blade front sight, graduated rear sight to 1,800 meters, incorrect cleaning rod, 4 round magazine with cut-off lever on left side of the receiver, large pear shaped bolt handle, rounded trigger, sling swivels and full-length straight grip shoulder stock with smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers are matching on the receiver, rear sight, bolt assembly(in four places) & follower, and another set of matching numbers "62" can be found on the barrel & buttplate. Rifle exhibits a polished finish on the metal surfaces with exception of the rear sight & magazine which display a thinned blued finish. Action is smooth, the bore has good luster with strong rifling & scattered pin prick pitting, the markings are good and the wood stock is good as refinished. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection