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Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 11.3mm SN: V2990

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Beaumont Vitali M1871/88 11.3mm SN: V2990
Dutch military magazine-fed bolt action service rifle chambered in 11.3x51Rmm, manufactured by P. Stevens of Maastricht, Netherlands circa 1873. Features a 32.7" barrel, socket type bayonet, inverted 'v" front sight, graduated rear sight to 1,800 meters, cleaning rod, 4 round magazine with cut-off lever on left side of the receiver, large pear shaped bolt handle, rounded trigger, smooth dark leather sling 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, another set of matching numbers "2990" can be found on the barrel, cleaning rod & buttplate. Rifle exhibits a light silver/brown patina on the receiver, a darker brown patina on the barrel and bolt handle and a thinned blued finish on the rear sight & magazine. Action is smooth, the bore excellent, markings are good and the wood stock is very good with blemishes. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***