WWI French MLE 1907/15 Berthier Carbine for sale in Dallas Texas

$750.00

HISTORY & DESIGN
The French MLE 1907/15 Berthier Carbine is a historic bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Lebel. French forces widely used it during the early 20th century, most notably during World War I. The carbine variant was shorter and more compact than the standard rifle, making it suitable for cavalry and other mobile troops. It features a Mannlicher-Berthier rotating bolt design, a five-round internal magazine fed by stripper clips, and a simple but effective iron ladder sight system. Known for its reliability and robust construction, the MAS MLE 1907/17 Berthier Carbine is a notable piece of French military firearms history.

THE RIFLE....
It is in excellent condition, given that it is around 109 years old, and went through "The War To End All Wars" in France, where most battles were fought. The bluing is intact, no metal pitting, all matching serial numbers, the script is sharp, the bore has sharp rifling, and the serial numbered stock is in great condition with one exception. Sometime in its life, a small piece of wood was fitted at the bottom of the butt. As you can see in the photo, it was a good job and looks old.

The carbines do not show up all the often, particularly in this condition.

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