11.3mm?

[mp25ds4]

i saw a couple of these at a gunshow today and had to do some research.
Ive never seen one of these before and i couldnt find any info on them. I did find one on gunbroker, does anyone know any thing about these?

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=148328100

 

[SDC]

AKA the Duch Beaumont; these rifles were adopted by the Dutch in 1871, until they were replaced by the high-velocity 6.5mm Mannlicher round at the turn of the century. The weird magazine was designed by an Italian named Vitali, whose magazine was also used on the Vetterli-Vitali rifle. You can use .43 Egyptian rounds in these rifles, but .43 Egyptian is almost as hard to find as the 11.3x52R Beaumont.

 

[mp25ds4]

interesting gun, thanks

 

[Hardcase]

Here's a smidgen of info: http://www.militaryrifles.com/Holland/BmontVit.htm

I can't begin to imagine what finding ammunition would be like.

 

[tater134]

Theyre neat rifles.Id like to add one to my collection at some point.I think Buffalo Arms carries dies and brass for 11.3x52R Beaumont.