1893 Chatellerault. WWI German Capture, Finn
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:56 am
Interesting rifles seem to beg me to buy them. Went a little overboard paying for this one, but there aren't too many original complete 1893 Chatellerault barreled actions left on the market. And the WWI German Capture Deutschland stamp on the receiver with the Deutsch Reich cartouche on the stock don't hurt.
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A few interesting points, not usually seen.
1. The Finns left the original arshini stamps on the right side rear sight base, applied meters on left.
2. The [SA] stamp was applied to the left side of the receiver, instead of the barrel
3. Plugged wire loop hole in the forestock, with an interesting 'sliver-of-wood-style' stock repair.
4. Somewhat crudely added rear sling slot in the 1895 Tula stock
6. Tula buttplate, original numbers applied to rear surface.
7. Front sight looks like it was filed down, a long time ago.
8. The smooth elongated cleaning rod head is rather cool looking. Rod is steel, not brass.
9. Undated receiver tang, and plugged (grease?) hole
Of course, many pics. And as usual, thanks for looking!
Discussion Section
Discussion Section
A few interesting points, not usually seen.
1. The Finns left the original arshini stamps on the right side rear sight base, applied meters on left.
2. The [SA] stamp was applied to the left side of the receiver, instead of the barrel
3. Plugged wire loop hole in the forestock, with an interesting 'sliver-of-wood-style' stock repair.
4. Somewhat crudely added rear sling slot in the 1895 Tula stock
6. Tula buttplate, original numbers applied to rear surface.
7. Front sight looks like it was filed down, a long time ago.
8. The smooth elongated cleaning rod head is rather cool looking. Rod is steel, not brass.
9. Undated receiver tang, and plugged (grease?) hole
Of course, many pics. And as usual, thanks for looking!
Discussion Section