MODEL OF 1896 RIFLE For Sale

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The Model of 1896 Rifle is a historically significant firearm renowned for its production characteristics and design elements. Marked with “MODEL 1896” on its receivers, the rifle bears cartouches dated from 1896 to 1898, with a rare variant dated 1901. A total of 60,528 units were produced. The rifle features two types of rear leaf sights: the first, designed for sharpshooters, is graduated for 700 to 2,000 yards, while the second type, found on 14,942 rifles, is more versatile with graduations from 200 to 2,000 yards. The Model 1896 Rifle’s limited production and historical relevance make it a prized item for collectors and historians, notable for its sturdy construction and significance in the evolution of rifles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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