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Lot 4523: Three French Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4523: Three French Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Chatellerault Mle. 1886/M93 Lebel Rifle

Manufacturer: Chatellerault
Model: 86/93
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Lebel
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1011
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with visible rifling and oxidation/pitting.
Description:

"1887" dated breech. "N" marked chamber.

Rating Definition:

Good as refinished, with scattered spotting/pitting, brown patina, and mild handling wear. The stock is also good as heavily sanded. Mechanically fine.



B) St. Etienne Model 1907-15 Berthier Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1907-15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Lebel
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1011
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with defined rifling and oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1915-1917. "N" marked chamber. Includes an inactive 8 mm Lebel cartridge and an en-bloc clip.

Rating Definition:

Very good as arsenal refurbished, with light edge wear, thinning, brown patina, light spotting, and mild handling wear. The stock is also very good as varnished with numerous scattered dents. Mechanically fine.



C) French Contract Remington Model 1907-15 Berthier Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1907-15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Lebel
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1011
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling and some minor streaking.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1915-1917. Includes three en-bloc clips.

Rating Definition:

Fine as reworked, with original blue finish, barrel shortened and re-crowned, a replacement front sight, an added safety mechanism, modified turned-down bolt handle, light edge wear, some minor spotting, and some minor handling marks. The stock is good as sanded, re-oiled, and shortened with some scattered light handling marks, a bone insert grip, and holes where sling swivels once resided. Mechanically fine.



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