Berthier M.16 Carbine .22 identification help

RoyalTermite · 02-08-2024, 01:08 PM

I have a Berthier M.16 carbine in .22 that I need help identifying. I cannot find any references or photos to a tube fed .22 conversion. Rifle functions well is in good shape. I was going to start preservation process on it to clean it up a bit.

Was also looking for any insight on the value of this piece of history.

Thanks in advance.

RoyalTermite · 02-08-2024, 01:11 PM

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gunnertwo · 02-08-2024, 04:03 PM

This book will help:

https://www.headstamppublishing.com/french-rifle-book

G2

gunbugs · 02-08-2024, 06:02 PM

Appears as though someone fitted a Remington 22 action inside of the Berthier carbine action. Clever. Probably done stateside.

RoyalTermite · 02-08-2024, 09:52 PM

Ok, did a little takedown tonite and discovered that the mystery doner is a Stevens model 66. The more parts I removed, the more clues were uncovered. Everything uncovered was still in pretty decent shape and the fit and function of the action was nicely adapted to the Berthier stock and hardware.

Once I clean it a little better, probably gonna take it to the range. She's very solid.

RoyalTermite · 02-12-2024, 01:23 PM

Cleaned up the metal and the wood. Came out rather nice. Merely removed all the old oils and dirt on the wood and cleaned the metal with Hoppes 9 oil and a brush.

02-08-2024, 01:08 PM	#1
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 63 Thanks: 37 Thanked 56 Times in 19 Posts	Berthier M.16 Carbine .22 identification help I have a Berthier M.16 carbine in .22 that I need help identifying. I cannot find any references or photos to a tube fed .22 conversion. Rifle functions well is in good shape. I was going to start preservation process on it to clean it up a bit. Was also looking for any insight on the value of this piece of history. Thanks in advance. Attached Thumbnails

02-08-2024, 01:11 PM	#2
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 63 Thanks: 37 Thanked 56 Times in 19 Posts	Pic Pic Attached Thumbnails

02-08-2024, 09:52 PM	#5
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 63 Thanks: 37 Thanked 56 Times in 19 Posts	Ok, did a little takedown tonite and discovered that the mystery doner is a Stevens model 66. The more parts I removed, the more clues were uncovered. Everything uncovered was still in pretty decent shape and the fit and function of the action was nicely adapted to the Berthier stock and hardware. Once I clean it a little better, probably gonna take it to the range. She's very solid. Attached Thumbnails

02-12-2024, 01:23 PM	#6
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 63 Thanks: 37 Thanked 56 Times in 19 Posts	Cleaned up the metal and the wood. Came out rather nice. Merely removed all the old oils and dirt on the wood and cleaned the metal with Hoppes 9 oil and a brush. Attached Thumbnails

02-08-2024, 04:03 PM	#3
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 605 Thanks: 803 Thanked 909 Times in 351 Posts	This book will help: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/french-rifle-book G2

02-08-2024, 06:02 PM	#4
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 635 Thanks: 335 Thanked 1,139 Times in 377 Posts	Appears as though someone fitted a Remington 22 action inside of the Berthier carbine action. Clever. Probably done stateside.