| Accession Number | REL/05821 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Manufacture d'Armes St Etienne |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Berthier Mle 07/15 Rifle : French Army
Description
Berthier Model 1907/15 bolt action rifle. Blued steel action engraved St Etienne Mle 1907-15 on the left side. One piece wooden stock with a single barrel band and an end cap that incorporates a stacking pin. The knox form is stamped MA S 1915. Fitted with a black leather sling that has a brass adjuster buckle.
History / Summary
The Berthier Model 1907/15 was a superior weapon to the Lebel rifle due to the clip loading magazine. Both rifles were issued to the French military forces during the First World War.