Help me identify this rifle.... please

[FlintHillBilly]

So i inherited quite the collection of rifles from my grandfather after he passed away, there is only one thing that stumps me with this rifle. I never got the chance to ask him where he got it or what it was.

I think its some sort of British Enfield variant. Correct me if im wrong, id like to know alot more about this gun.

On every peice of metal on the gun there are little crowns with a letter under them. There is also the number 1874 and 1856.

Also on the wood it looks like it says Maastricht. I did a quick seach on the net and couldnt find anything related to guns on Maastricht. Any ideas? Anybody ever seen one of these?


Here are some photos:

[Spaz]

Looks like some sort of Lebel, I'm most likely wrong.

[FlintHillBilly]

Also rubbed off on the gun...there are two words.. the first word starts with a P and ends with an S. The second word starts with an M and ends in an E.

[T3ngu]

Hollis will know, he can't be far away.

[Morboute]

Could it be this one?

French Mle 1874 M.80 Gras Rifle





http://www.angelfire.com/realm/cruff...gras_rifle.htm



true. i only googled "1874 rifle".. but they look pretty similar atleast.

[FlintHillBilly]

Could it be this one?

French Mle 1874 M.80 Gras Rifle


true. i only googled "1874 rifle".. but they look pretty similar atleast.

Indeed they do, the sights are a little different. So from what people have said so far im guessing its some sort of French rifle.

[kutter]

It's a Dutch "Beau mont Vitali" rifle (the first two words should be together but for some stupid reason the filter starred it).
http://www.militaryrifles.com/Holland/BmontVit.htm

[rhino]

dont think its Mle 1874, different sight, different bolt, different triger guard and triger itself


kutter got it

[FlintHillBilly]

It's a Dutch "Beau mont Vitali" rifle (the first two words should be together but for some stupid reason the filter starred it).
http://www.militaryrifles.com/Holland/BmontVit.htm

Thank you, that looks exactly like it.

[Hollis]

Hollis will know, he can't be far away.

LOL, I believe I have one too.

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k226/Hollis6475/********.jpg[/IMG]

[LRPV]

LOL, I believe I have one too.

Is there no shame in you? Perhaps the list of what you don't have would be shorter...I envy that MG42...

[Hollis]

[FlintHillBilly]

LOL, I believe I have one too.

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k226/Hollis6475/********.jpg[/IMG]

I wanted to see yours, but couldnt get the link to work! How did you get yours? Did you buy it? If so how much did you pay for it, if you dont mind me asking.


EDIT: Never mind i see the picture now.

Also, theres a video of some guy firing it on you tube. Claims the empty brass for this gun is $4/each... crazy.

[Hollis]

I wanted to see yours, but couldnt get the link to work! How did you get yours? Did you buy it? If so how much did you pay for it, if you dont mind me asking.

Your is in very good condition.

Sadly the word censor ***** out the name.

[FlintHillBilly]

Your is in very good condition.

Sadly the word censor ***** out the name.

I see the picture though now. Been sitting in a closet for god knows how long. I dont even know when it was bought. What do these bring if someone where to sell it in this condition.. any ideas?