April 9th & 10th Premier Firearms Sale (MFIRE)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2016
Caliber 11x60Rmm, Barrel length 31 - 1/2". Manufactured at the St. Dennis Arsenal in 1881, dated on right side of frame. Stock is stamped "128". Bolt and handle are number "67158". Military style rear sight. Metal is mix of silver and blue patina. Brass tip rod on side and the barrel fitted for a bayonet lug. Stock is very good to excellent with the usual dings. Screw heads are mis-numbered. Brass trigger guard. Fine action and very good rifle bore. Comes with an original black, French military tunic with silver buttons. Jacket is stamped "Paris" on the inside, dated 1913. Has all of the original silver buttons with embroidered sleeve stripes. Quite an ensemble.