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    Berthier Mle 1907-15 M34 MAS 7.5 Conversion

    This is a Berthier 1907-15 converted by the french to 7.5x54 following the adoption of that cartridge in 1929. Changes include, new bolt face, mauser type magazine, tangent sight and cut down stock. All numbers match. Approximately 50,000 units were produced before WW2.
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    Whilst shooting 1960s Frenchicon produced 7,5 I experienced double feeds, 'hard' extractions and difficulty closing the bolt on catridges.
    105 yd group of 4 rounds. The duffle cut repair broke during 5 round but has since been re-repaired.

    A short video of the gun in action. Other videos are on my youtube channel.
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    That is a rare conversion to both find and still be able to shoot, some that did make it to the USAicon were also sporterized and worth the effort to restore. The Lebel rifles that were converted (M27) and also very difficult to find and there are very few know in the USA. It just cost the Frenchicon too much to convert the Lebel to 7,5 cal while the Berthier could be converted with less work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    That is a rare conversion to both find and still be able to shoot, some that did make it to the USAicon were also sporterized and worth the effort to restore. The Lebel rifles that were converted (M27) and also very difficult to find and there are very few know in the USA. It just cost the Frenchicon too much to convert the Lebel to 7,5 cal while the Berthier could be converted with less work.
    I just corresponded with a guy in the US with a M27. He wanted to trade it for a G43. Sadly, I sold my G43 months before. Eventually I will get my hands on a working RSC 1917/18.

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    That is one neat rifle. I was unaware the Frenchicon had made any attempt to convert there existing rifles in 8mm Lebel to 7.5 Mas. Thanks for showing

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    Model 1917 RSC semi auto

    I found this RSC clip from a man in Texas a few years ago, they are very, very rare as an original can sell for $100, repros about half that price. I have a good friend that owns one, the Model 1918 RSC used the Berthier five round clip

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    the Model 1918 RSC used the Berthier five round clip
    That I need to try in my currently pitiful condition rifle. (Can't remember which it "was".) Basically it needs a donor Lebel rifle to put right. One of these days...

    BTW, some older threads that deal with the 7,5 conversion. (Thought there was some more, but that's all so far.) :

    * Berthier Carbine and Rifle Information *

    FRENCH LE 1907-15M 34MAS 7.5 x 54 BERTHIER CARBINE INFORMATION NEEDED

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    Berthier Mle 1907-15 M34 MAS 7.5 Conversion. I also own one of these conversions. It took me over 30 years to find one. It's all matching with an excellent bore and wood. I have no feeding problems using Graf's 7.5 Frenchicon brass and USGI M80 150 grain projos. I've never shot it on paper.

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