SOLD - Remington Model 1907-15 Berthier

Description

5/6/22 - This is an excellent example of a rare Remington Model 1907-15 Berthier Rifle, chambered in 8mm Lebel. Remington made fewer than 100,000 Model 1907-15 Berthier rifles for the French in WWI. Some were delivered and accepted by France. They can be identified by the serial number, which the French added. The majority of the remaining rifles were bought by the U.S. government and used to train and equip several regiments of the U.S. African American soldiers who fought with, and were commanded by, the French. This one has no serial number, so it was likely never delivered to the French. It seems Remington had a bunch of these leftover, sporterized them, and sold them to the public. We're not sure if this one is sporterized, but it does have a 31" barrel and a straight bolt. Both barrel bands do have a matte black finish. The rest of the gun is blued. This one also comes with a correct bayonet and scabbard. Overall, the gun is in excellent condition, retaining most of its bluing. There is minor muzzle wear, some tiny dots of oxidation here and there along the barrel, and minor wear on the floor plate / trigger group. Very nice stock with small handling marks throughout and some tiny dots of discoloration on the left side of the butt stock. Spotty brown patina on the butt plate. Mint bore.