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Chatellerault Mosin 1891 7.62mm SN: N464680

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Chatellerault Mosin 1891 7.62mm SN: N464680
French bolt action military rifle made for the Czarist Russian government circa 1894, with possible Austrian WWI capture markings. Features blued finish, straight gripped wood stock, wood handguard, 32" barrel, blade front & tangent rear sights, cleaning rod, sling swivels, manual safety. Bore is fair condition with dark grooves, strong rifling. Metal surfaces retain majority coverage of a grayish color blue over small pits, may be cold blue. Stock is sanded, shows dark colored depressions and dents, with fair fit to buttplate metal, loose bands. Front band screw is damaged, and band is free to move. Receiver markings include "JH" (French steel maker) and small "JSE" in oval (Austrian company providing rework services on captured rifles). Observed numbers show mismatch. Rear sight appears reworked. Rear swivel appears non-standard. "W" stamp on heel of butt. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Good *** Antique Firearm ***