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Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 11.3mm SN: 963Z

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Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 11.3mm SN: 963Z
Altered Dutch military magazine-fed bolt action service rifle chambered in 11.3x51Rmm, manufactured circa 1881. Features a shortened 24.5" barrel, dovetailed patridge front sight, graduated rear sight to 1,800 meters, incorrect cleaning rod, 4 round magazine with cut-off lever on left side of the receiver, large pear shaped bolt handle, rounded trigger, sling swivels and full-length straight grip shoulder stock with smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers are matching on the receiver, rear sight, bolt assembly(in four places) & follower, and another set of matching numbers "1126" can be found on the barrel & buttplate. The rifle has been heavy cleaned and exhibits a polished finish on the barrel bands and a thinned blued finish on the magazine. Action is smooth, the bore is bright with strong rifling & a small amount of scattered light rust, the markings are mostly intact and the wood stock is very good as modified. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection