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Lot 2384:Three Antique French Military Bolt Action Rifles

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 2384:Three Antique French Military Bolt Action Rifles

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $3,000

A) Glisenti Model 1866 Chassepot Needlefire Rifle

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

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

Details

ManufacturerGlisenti

Model1866

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge11 mm

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Chatellerault Model 1866 Chassepot Needlefire Rifle

"1872" dated barrel.

ConditionGood 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.

Details

ManufacturerChatellerault

Model1866

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge11 mm

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX

C) St. Etienne Model 1866-74 Centerfire Rifle

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

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

Details

ManufacturerSt. Etienne

Model1866-74

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge11 mm

Barrel32 5/8 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX