Remington MLE 1907-15 Berthier 8mm Lebel Bolt-Action Rifle — U.S.-Made French-Contract, Sporterized with 19-inch Barrel
This Remington MLE 1907-15 Berthier is a U.S.-made French-contract WWI-era rifle in 8mm Lebel that has been thoughtfully sporterized. It features a shortened 19-inch carbon steel barrel, a custom hand-worked stock with decorative inlays, and the Berthier 3-round en-bloc clip system. Clear Remington MLE 1907-15 and RAC 1907-15 receiver markings tie it to its contract heritage while the custom work gives it a distinct sporting profile.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from prior handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The stock appears to be a home-made custom piece with visible handwork and two holes in the wood. Please refer to the pictures for details.
What’s Included
- Remington MLE 1907-15 Berthier rifle (8mm Lebel)
- Four 3-round Berthier-pattern en-bloc clips
- Installed ventilated WHITE LINE recoil pad with spacer(s)
- Installed wood pistol-grip extension
- Installed custom sporter stock with hand-cut checkering and decorative metal inlays
Built by Remington for the French during WWI, this MLE 1907-15 Berthier carries contract markings on the receiver: "Remington MLE 1907-15" and "RAC 1907-15." It is chambered in 8mm Lebel and uses the Berthier en-bloc clip–fed internal magazine with a 3-round capacity.
The rifle has been sporterized with a shortened 19-inch carbon steel barrel and a trimmed fore-end. The original handguard and nose cap/bayonet fittings were removed during the conversion, giving the rifle a lighter, handier profile while retaining the front sling ring on the barrel band and the under-butt swivel.
The custom wood stock adds character and function. It features hand-cut checkering, decorative light-colored metal leaf inlays, and an oval light-colored inlay plate on the stock belly. An added small wood pistol-grip extension improves purchase, and a ventilated WHITE LINE recoil pad with spacer provides a 14.25-inch length of pull.
Iron sights include a fixed front with protective ears and a tangent rear ladder sight with a knurled slider. The action retains the round bolt knob and a knurled rear cocking piece, consistent with the Berthier pattern.
As configured, this U.S.-made WWI-era Remington Berthier blends contract history with period sporterization, with a bright, clean bore and functional upgrades that make it stand out among customized examples.