WWI German or Russian ???

[43BMWR75]

Any thoughts on what this is? Only photo, sorry for quality.

[spb_la]

Looks pre-WWI to me.

[TRAP55]

M1871/88 Dutch Beaumont-Vitali in 11mm

http://milpas.cc/rifles/ZFiles/Bolt%20Action%20Rifles/DUTCH%20BEAUMONT%20MODEL%201871-88%20RIFLE/M1871-88%20Dutch%20Beaumont-Vitali.htm

[emcon5]

Almost looks like a M1870/87 Italian Vetterli-Vitali

On edit: http://www.militaryrifles.com/italy/ItalVetVitali.htm

[TRAP55]

Almost, that's what I first thought too, until I noticed the bolt handle and trigger guard.

[fal_762x51]

Dutch

[big103]

Yup a dutch Beaumont. Fun gun to shoot.

[43BMWR75]

Yup a dutch Beaumont. Fun gun to shoot.

Average value range? Desirability?

[glennsche]

is ammo actually available for those of us who havent mastered the Alchemist's dark craft of reloading?

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Yes. I believe I made cases out of 50-70, and loaded it with regular .458" 350 grain bullets. Though it has been some time since I played with mine. In terms of power, it is about like a .45-70.

-Mb

[bohoki]

it almost looks goofy enough to be french

[TRAP55]

is ammo actually available for those of us who havent mastered the Alchemist's dark craft of reloading?

http://www.buffaloarms.com/43_Dutch_Beaumont__Ammunition_it-158046.aspx?CAT=4443

[HOGLEG]

http://www.buffaloarms.com/43_Dutch_....aspx?CAT=4443

$78.00 for 20 rounds. That will either break the bank or turn one into a reloader real fast.

[big103]

Average value range? Desirability?

Any were from 100 to 300 all depends on contion what parts are there. I cant tell much on condition from the phtos. There is not a huge market for them and also if you dont rdload ammo is pricey kinda kills it for people.

[knucklehead0202]

definitely something you'd want to reload for but super-cool. if the price is decent, buy that sucker!