So I recently picked up a Berthier Carbine.



It was totally on a whim though, so I must admit that I know very little about what I now have! What I do know:

- Marked "Châtellerault" and "Mle 1892", which I believe makes it an "Artillerie" model? It has the M16icon 5-round magazine.

- Serials are all matching (Bayonet is not matched), "A 23XXX"

- "N" is stamped on the receiver, which I believe indicates it was updated in 1932 for higher pressure (?) ammunition.

- No rod. Channel is filled in.

- Stacking pin looks like it was cut off.

- I haven't done a full take down yet, but am I correct that the date of manufacture should be under the handguard on the receiver?

Like I said, this was on a whim, and I haven't ventured into Frenchicon guns before. Any pointers on a good source or two to pick up would be highly appreciated, as would just some good tips on what I've got here!
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