Soldiers can break anything. At least they could when I was younger.

Dave

Thanks. I didn't see an "N" marked on the receiver anywhere. You are, however, describing what my rifle did. I loaded another batch of ammo with a lighter load but haven't shot it yet.

Dave

On a couple of other forums, i'm told that i don't have a headspace issue. I've heard that the 8mm Lebel brass that Grafs has is formed from another round and is a little out of spec. Also it is supposed to be a little on the brittle side.

Dave

I found one at a show last year. It is a CG1`900 converted to a short rifle around 1938. It's probably my favorite shooter.

Dave

I shot the Berthier the weekend before last. I think it has a headspace issue. More later.

Dave

I have an all matching CG1909 that looks just like that. They are nice aren't they. You need a 38 short rifle to keep it company.

Dave

Let me 1. get on my computer at home and 2. figure out how to download.

Dave

I wonder if the Air Force has noticed that it's missing yet?

Dave

I bought my first Berthier about two weeks ago. I saw it at a gunshow in August and passed it by. A friend of mine bought it and immediately regreted it. It was a rustmaster special but cleaned up quite well. It is an 07/15 built at Chattelerault (sp) in 1916. I loaded a batch of ammo but haven't ha...