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Beaumont-Vitali. M1871/88 11.3x50mm Z672

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Beaumont-Vitali. M1871/88 11.3x50mm Z672
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Rifle. Bolt-Action. Service rifle of the Netherlands military from 1871-1895, and by the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army in the 1900's. This one dated 1873. 32" barrel, sling swivels, cleaning rod under barrel, military sights. Bore is good to very good, with strong rifling. Metal is smooth, in the white, with evidence of cleaning or polishing, evidence of removed pitting along barrel. Magazine appears good, color turning gray. traces of blur remaining. Screw slots are generally good. Wood is very good with minor scratches/dings. Crown over W, "Maastricht,1874" cartouche on right stock All matched serial numbers. Wood to metal fit is good. Markings include: P Stevens / Maastricht (mostly removed from polishing); other proofs. newer brown leather sling attached. NRA Condition-Near very good. Antique Firearm.