Redesign of Bertier 1890/92 carbine (See FTA 130) to accept a five round charger in an extended magazine. After the design was developed in 1915 some weapons were converted, others like this example were made new to the updated design. This weapon has also undergone the 1927 adaptations to the fore-end. Continsouza was a civilian manufacturer who produced receivers for the M-16, these were assembled by MA S MA C etc but the assembly and date marks are covered by the top handguard.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of breech, bolt handle and L side of stock) Serial No (L side of receiver) Ets Continsouza MLE-M-16| Accession Number: 131 | Period of Use: 1916 - 1960s |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Colonial Wars; First World War; Second World War |
| Country of Origin: France | Type Date: 1916 |
| Manufacturer: Etablissements Continsouza | Serial Number: 61273 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 8mm |
| Weight: 3020g | Length Overall: 945mm |
| Cyclic Rate: single shot | Length Barrel: 453mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 38541 |