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Turkish Kirkale Long Rifle 8mm SN: 116284

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Turkish Kirkale Long Rifle 8mm SN: 116284
WWII era Turkish military bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, manufactured at the Kirkkale arsenal circa 1943. Imported by C.A.I. of St. Albans, V.T. with import marks on the right side of the barrel. Features a blued finish, 29.5" barrel, raised dovetailed inverted 'v' front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, two barrel bands with bayonet lug on the front band, smooth trigger, polished bolt with straight handle, three-position safety, large ring receiver, internal box magazine, sling swivels, smooth wood handguard and full-length semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with bolt disassembly disk & smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on the receiver, bottom metal and rear sight assembly. Includes a bayonet with scabbard. Rifle exhibits little remaining finish with the majority of the metal surfaces turned to an aged grey/brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is semi-bright with good rifling and the wood stocks are near good with a repair, hairline crack & many blemishes. Condition is near NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***