Found this sad, neglected 1890 Berthier carbine at a flea market today. I couldn't just let it sit there, so fifty smackers and it's mine. Bolt is matching to rifle. Stock is not matching. Chatellerault, 1891 barrel date. Non 'N' marked. After some reading I believe it is a 'cuirassier' carbine. Chat made, 1891 barrel, 'A' prefix, serial number 31**. This is to be my winter project. As I understand, only 20,000 of these were made, only by Chat, and only with 'A' prefixes.
Also, if anyone has any Mle1890 parts for sale, hit me up.
So, 'cuirassier' or not? Chime in!
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