GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
DUTCH BEAUMONT MODEL 1871/78 RIFLE CONVERSION TO BOX MAGAZINE FEED WITH BAYONET.DUTCH BEAUMONT1871/78294911.3x51 RCal. 11.3 x 51 R. 32-3/4" bbl. Dutch Beaumont bolt action rifle, Vitali converted to fire four rnds from fixed box mag. Bbl dated 1875 with typical proofs. Visible numbers non-matching. Bolt is all matching to itself. Originally a single shot rifle, many were converted to box mag feed as this one is. Includes one orig socket bayonet. Orig cleaning rod not present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fair to good orig finish turning a nice smooth gray/brown patina with somewhat more finish remaining on mag housing. Mechanics are crisp. Good bore with strong rifling, dark throughout. Wood is very good with some light handling marks. 53104-1 JWK137 (750-1,000)