In the past few months I have seen two rifles that I am fairly certain are Berthier Model 1907 rifles chambered for the 8 mm Lebel cartridge. Both were in very rough shape and missing the magazines.

Doing a small bit of reading, including Claven2's informative piece in the Knowledge Libraryicon here, I am not certain that these rifles HAVE a magazine, but I cannot figure out how they operate if they do not have a mag. One article I was reading showed a three round stripper clip, but a "magless" rifle.

So, for you experts out there:

1. Does this rifle take a mag?

2. Are mags available? If so, how much do they cost?

Both of those rifles that I saw are no doubt for sale. I was offered the one, along with a Finnishicon Mosin Nagant, also in very rough shape, and I think I insulted the old lad with my offer of fifty bucks for the pair of them. I did not see the value in old, rusted, pitted milsurps of a non-popular type as a sound investment......

Doug
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