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Lot #2383
Lot #2385

Lot 2384: Three Antique French Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2384: Three Antique French Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Glisenti Model 1866 Chassepot Needlefire Rifle

Manufacturer: Glisenti
Model: 1866
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 994
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

"1867" dated barrel. Fitted with a brown leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, with brown patina, freckling, and scratches and dents in the stock. Mechanically fine.



B) Chatellerault Model 1866 Chassepot Needlefire Rifle

Manufacturer: Chatellerault
Model: 1866
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 994
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

"1872" dated barrel.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, with edge wear, and scratches and dents in the stock. Absent firing needle, disintegrating seal on the bolt head, otherwise mechanically fine.



C) St. Etienne Model 1866-74 Centerfire Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1866-74
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 994
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

"1874S.80" marked barrel, "1880" dated roundel stamp on left of buttstock with "1875" dated roundel stamp on right of buttstock.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall as refinished, with freckling, pitting, and scratches, dents and cracks in the stock with defined stampings. Absent cleaning rod. Mechanically fine.



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