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Modèle 1907-15 Turkish Berthier
Modèle 1907-15 Mannlicher Berthier
(Converted to Turkish Forestry Service Carbine)
(Mfg by St. Etienne, converted in 1948 in Turkey)

Caliber: ........................ 8 x 50R Lebel (8mm Lebel)
Rifling & Twist: .............. 4 groove, right hand twist.
Barrel Length: ............... 22.0 in.
Overall Length: ............. 41.5 in.
Weight: ........................ 7.6 lbs.
Magazine Capacity: ........ 3 rounds
Qty Mfg: ....................... Approximately 8000

Source: ....................... La grande aventure des Fusils rglementaires franais 1886-1936 (1996) by Henri Vuillemin (no ISBN number), Springfield Sporters 2001 Catalogue.

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Album by Claven2. Photos by Claven2. 1 - 26 of 26 Total. 1973 Visits.
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Full length view of carbine - note the 3 round charger.

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Full length view of rifle.

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Buttstock.

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Action.

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Action.

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Note the remnants of the finger groove from he stock's former life as a Mle. 1907-15 long rifle stock.

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Forestock.

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Note the modified Berthier band spring and Mauser type band.

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Noe the Mauser type nosecap amd the berthier front band spring.

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Roll stamp.

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Turkish serial number.

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Note old Mle. 1907-15 serial number and the newly applied turkish serial number.

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Note the serial number of the rifle that used to wear this stock.

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Turkish markings acid etched into the receiver ring.  Orman means "forest".  Carbine is Balle N modified from its days in French service.

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Mle. 1907-15 rear sight is retained.

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Note the Mauser front sight arrangement.

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Nosecap.

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Action.

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Note the bent down bolt handle.

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Note the bottom metal is not matching.  This is typical as the Turks only numbered the bolt and receiver on these carbines.

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mag well.

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rear sling swivel.

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Note the remnants of the French ordnance roundel.

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ordnance roundel.

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buttplate. Note the stock repair.

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Cocking piece.

 
   
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