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Chatellerault Berthier 1892 8mm SN: A82577

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Chatellerault Berthier 1892 8mm SN: A82577
French military rifle dated 1896. Features blued finish, straight gripped wood stock, 18" barrel, blade front sight, tangent rear sight with flip-up elevation ladder, stacking swivel, side mounted sling bar & ring, uses 3-round en-bloc clips. Bore is poor to fair condition, dark with shallow rifling, pitted appearance. Bolt is bare metal, good condition. Blued surfaces show good coverage with signs of rework and refinish, shallow or partially eroded markings. Stock is fair condition, showing many cracks and signs of sanding. Trigger is missing its return spring, does not hold sear in proper place to cock rifle when bolt is cycled. Missing rear band. Tape used to hold a small loose plug of wood in place under barrel. Mismatched bolt. Missing buttplate screw. Markings on butt appear to be Thai or similar script. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Fair *** Antique Firearm ***