SCARCE*ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT*WW1 Era French Berthier St Etienne Arsenal, Model 1892 8mm Calibre Bolt Action Mounted Infantry & Cavalry Carbine & Sling**UK/ EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23593 deactivated rifle Bolt Action None Rifle

*SCARCE*ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT*WW1 Era French Berthier St Etienne Arsenal, Model 1892 8mm Calibre Bolt Action Mounted Infantry & Cavalry Carbine & Sling**UK/ EU 2026 DEACTIVATION MOVING PARTS**Sn 23593 - 23593

The French Berthier carbine was used by the French Military and saw service with the French & Belgian Armies in WW1. Later due to shortages of weapons the carbines saw service in WW2. These weapons were issued to mounted troops, Cavalry and the French Foreign Legion. The weapon was designed by Émile Berthier, a mechanical engineer in La Compagnie Bône-Guelma (one of the five subsidiary companies of the Algerian Railway System). This is a very good original example. It has the correct folded over bolt lever to prevent it being caught when used by the Cavalry. The carbine has all original wood which has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age & service use. The breech is marked 'St Etienne Mle 1892'. The weapon has a steel butt plate, block and blade foresight, adjustable rear sight, cleaning rod & sling rings fitted with original leather sling. The weapon has inspection marks. The carbine is serial number 5091 / 91 which is stamped on metal work, bolt and wood. Deactivated to UK / EU specification in 2026 the carbine’s bolt and trigger move it does not cock and dry fire. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23593

£675.00