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BERTHIER MODEL 1907/15 INFANTRY RIFLE CAL. 8 mm Lebel.


Caliber: 8 mm Lebel
System of operation: Bolt-Action
Length overall: 51.4 inches
Barrel length: 31.6 inches
Feed device: 3 shot clip loaded internal Box magazine
Sight:Front: Blade type
Sight:Rear: Ramp-and-leaf sight
Weight: 8.4 lb
Muzzle velocity: 2300 f.p.s.


Model 1907/15 Infantry Rifle.



Close-up of Berthier 1907/15 rifle action.



Close-up of the special 3 round clip that was needed to load the Berthier 1907/15 rifle Mannlicher type magazine.



Close-up of the rearsight.



Typical French ring-shape sling swivel used on french arms since 18th century,
note that the 1907/15 was not equipped with a handguard.



Close-up of the nosecap and stacking hook on the 1907/15 rifle.


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