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Less than 8000 were produced and the surviving examples were sold in the United States through Springfield Sporters in the 1990s.
Berthier forestry carbine. These were held in storage until the post war period. One of the most valuable trees in the forests and a source of considerable income for the government is Circassia Walnut. French records indicate that in excess of two million Berthier rifles and carbines were manufactured by the French State manufactures supplemented by civilian industries.
About 5000 of these. 21082014 This rifle was derived from the German 187184 and features a tube-magazine. During WWII Turkish authorities had discovered and seized a shipment of French Berthier rifles and carbines believed to be destined for anti-British Iraqi rebels.
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From all countries around the world. The French Berthier was an unusual rifle in Turkey but that actually encouraged its adoption by Forestry officials. The Turkish Forestry Carbine is an uncommon milsurp in Canada.
A place to discuss military surplus firearms collection and other CR weapons. 250k members in the milsurp community. Bore is clean with strong rifling.
Came with an original sling that I have since taken off and stored as it was starting to crack from age. Made from confiscated M190715 and M16 Berthier rifles from a shipment sent from lebabnonSyria then under French control to rebels in Irak late 1930s early 1940s. 1916 update to the Berthier system of rifles and carbines marked a major improvement in the guns combat effectiveness really the first substantial overhaul to the design since it was developed in 1890.
The Berthier carbine was adopted by the French Army on March 14 1890 and a short rifle version of the Berthier rifle was adopted in 1907. 22 carbine barrel is good with surface wear blue loss. We are offering for sale French BERTHIER Model 190715 TURKISH FORESTRY CARBINE rifle chambered in 8mm Lebel caliber.
This rifle remains in very good condition with original military sling intact. 1907-15 long rifle stock. 09012014 Turkish Berthier Forestry Carbine.
9 Noe the Mauser type nosecap amd the berthier. 3 Replies 2221. Had it out figured I post it.
Sat Dec 16 2017 724 pm. 08012021 1948 Turkish Forestry Carbine modified from a St. 4 Replies 6473 Views Last post by nrobertb Wed Nov 25 2020 817 pm.
8 Note the modified Berthier band spring and Mauser type band. In this video I will cover my Forestry Carbine made out of a Berthier long rifle by the Republic of Turkey in 1948. Preservation forum please no altered military surplus rifles or discussions on altering in this forum.
6 Note the remnants of the finger groove from he stocks former life as a Mle. A small quantity arrived in canada through dealers and are uncommon today. Bolt and receiver were given a new serial number by the Turks.
21082012 Turkish Orman Forestry service converted Berthier carbine During WWII the Turkish government wound up in possession of several thousand between 5k and 10k French Berthier rifles mostly 190715 models but also some Mle 1916s. All collectible military bolt rifles are discussed here. Etienne Mle 190715 rifle.
Stock shows a good bit of wear from use with a few cracks and some missing wood from the handguard. 31052017 Jan 26 2013 2 Yers Interesting Turkish Paramilitary Carbine for Forestry Guards. Wed Nov 28 2012 934 pm Location.
Full length view of carbine - note the 3 round charger. 8 Replies 3850 Views Last post by Tidewater_Kid Fri Jan 08 2021 228 am. The Shipment went by Rail which passed into Turkish territory wherew they were seized.
24032021 Turkish Berthier Forestry Carbine. 21122018 Here is some history on the Turkish Forestry Carbine Turkey is a widely forested country as almost 30 of the country is covered by woodlands nearly all of it owned directly by the Turkish government. It was chambered in a then-ideal 95mm blackpowder cartridge.
It was replaced when the Mauser 1889 appeared and the Ottomans used a clause in their contract to switch production. The Berthier carbine as adopted uses a simple bolt design similar to the earlier Mle1886 but with a turned down bolt straight bolts would later make an appearance with the Berthier rifle and would end up being found on carbines.
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