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FRENCH 22 LR TRAINING CONVERSION OF WWI ETTS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 500.00 USD
FRENCH 22 LR TRAINING CONVERSION OF WWI ETTS

CONTINSOURA CARBINE.Cal. 22 LR. S# 0624. Rifle was originally a WWI French Etts Cotinsoura Mle M16 Carbine & converted to 1932 cartridge marked by "N" on receiver ring. Then was selected to be converted to 22 LR as training rifle w/ CAI import marked 18.5" bbl., Replacement matching numbered triggerguard & floorplate for mag. body, new matching numbered bolt & bolt head, & stock was renumbered to match. Left side receiver appears to have Lebanon tree stamp. 2,000 tangent rear sight is inter war period update. Walnut stock set w/ sling bar & ring. CONDITION: fair overall as arsenal refinished. Metal turned brown patina w/ oxidation, finish loss & marks. Worn wood finish w/ gouges. Verr good bore w/ light pitting near muzzle. (22-1965/MD). CURIO. $350-500.