Looking for any information on painted finishes applied to Mdle 1890/1892 French service carbines. Finish is very glossy black, hard, and applied to all metal surfaces (including the interior of the magazine well) excluding the bolt. Based on the overall condition of the gun I expect it had gone through a substantial rework, hopefully at an arsenal, but maybe by Bubba in between six packs. Any input appreciated.
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Painted finish on Berthier carbine.
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The "N" indicates that it was modified to shoot the so-called later "N" type ball rounds. I believe this was performed in either the 1920's or 1930's, but there are others more versed on French weapons than I. I have a couple of R35 Lebels that have the same type of shiny black enamel finish as your Berthier, but all the Berthiers I own are blued.
I believe, also, that if you take the action out of the stock there might be a "rework date" on the bottom of the barrel at the chamber end that may help in pinpointing the date of the work. (If I recall from one of the other forums, it will be the month and year.)
I believe, also, that if you take the action out of the stock there might be a "rework date" on the bottom of the barrel at the chamber end that may help in pinpointing the date of the work. (If I recall from one of the other forums, it will be the month and year.)
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