Need information on a Berthier MLE 1907-15 receiver marked Établissement Continsouza

[burb1989]

As with everything the value depends on condition, matching numbers, etc. There should be a matching numbered bolt and stock just to start as the French loved to number every visible part they could. As to value an 07-15 is a little more desirable as supposed to say just an Mle 1916 and Continsouza is a harder to find arsenal (it ranks up there with Tulle marked examples). Also if the stock has been refinished in any way it'll hurt the value as most don't want refinished pieces. Getting a couple of pictures posted here can help as well as it lets others who know the market well get a good close look at what you have.

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[tdennis]

Thanks burb1989, I will try to take some photos later today or tomorrow and post them. I did decide to pull the upper wood off the forearm and found these numbers:
On the side opposite the bolt just in front of the receiver it has stamped "CN" and just under that it has What appears to be "83314". On the bolt side the barrel, just in front of the receiver is marked "MAS 1917". I was not sure how to tell if it was a 3 shot or 5 shot but by looking at some photos of others I believe this one is a 5 shot since it has the metal magazine extension just in front of the trigger guard.

I also found a serial number 85560 stamped on the bottom of the trigger guard bow.
Tdennis

[tdennis]

Attached are photos of the rifle mentioned above.
Tdennis