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SPANISH Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring carbine # 2257 (7.65x54mm) made by Ludwig Loewe in 1894. Very Good or better condition, with 90% or better original blued finish (slight pitting at wood line, looks like someone attempted to remove the barrel long ago but was unable to). All matching serial numbers on all numbered parts (bolt number faint but discernable). Bore is dark and rough but rifling is strong. Walnut stock has some dings and other marks to be expected of a 130 year-old military rifle that possibly saw service in the Spanish American War. Not import marked, very scarce and popular. PHOTOS . . . $950. REDUCED! $850. Antique, no FFL required
U.S.A.
Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 327911 (.30-06)
mfg. by
Springfield Armory
in September 1941 with
original SA 8-41
dated barrel. A British Lend-Lease
Garand in Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerized finish on all
metal, bore is bright and strong (TE = 3.0, MW = 2.75). Has all original
SA-marked parts, including seal on front sight and unaltered op-rod. Buttstock is in
excellent condition with very bold (likely reproduction) SA/GHS and ordnance
wheel cartouches on left side. Also has rack
number 2144 stamped twice on left side near buttplate. Includes correct
leather sling and cleaning kits in butt-trap. Just about the nicest
original configuration M1 Garand that can be
obtained. Not import-marked, rare.
PHOTOS . . .
$2875. REDUCED!
$2495.
C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 1891 Mosin Nagant bolt-action DRAGOON rifle # 12087 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1921. Very Good condition, with most bluing intact, bore
somewhat bright with sharp rifling. Buttplate serial numbers matching, no other parts are. One-piece Russian stock has many dings and dents and a patch on left side. Includes cleaning rod and brass wire sling swivels. Ladder-type rear sight (like the long rifle) has KA3 (for Cossack) stamped on leaf. Not import marked, rare. PHOTOS . . .
TURKISH
Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 37138 (8x57) rearsenaled by Ankara arsenal in
1939,
a large-ring Mauser with straight plum-handled bolt. Very Good condition,
with much browned bluing remaining. Rear sight serial numbered
37138 to match receiver, has rare MATCHING BOLT (# 138). Bore is mostly bright and strong, completely functional, includes cleaning-rod
and worn leather sling with square brass buckle. Stock is
walnut with many handling marks.
PHOTOS . . .
$600.* C&R REDUCED!
$540.
SPANISH Model 1943
Mauser bolt-action short rifle # EA30348 (8x57) mfg. by La
Coruña. Excellent condition, bold AIR
FORCE crest atop chamber.
All numbered parts matching. Bore is very bright and
strong. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish with some of the expected
handling marks. Includes cleaning rod and new black-leather sling. Not import-marked.
PHOTOS
. . . $600.
C&R REDUCED!
$525.
SWEDISH Model 96
Mauser bolt-action rifle # 108983 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl
Gustaf in 1902 with straight-bolt
and unthreaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing on
all metal parts and little apparent wear. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk
marked 6.49/1). Bolt matching receiver, remaining numbers mismatched.
Walnut stock & handguard has some dings and handling marks but is
sound with original finish. PHOTOS
. . . $675. C&R REDUCED!
$610.
SOLD
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 272379 (.308 Winchester) mfg. by Springfield Armory in July 1941
(pre-Pearl Harbor). I believe that this is a standard rifle that someone turned into a "National Match" Garand in Excellent condition with full dark gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal. All small parts stamped NM (including sights), has National Match operating rod, remaining parts are SA marked except for Geneseo, IL commercial barrel, which has a mirror-bright as-new bore (TE = 0.0, MW = 0.0). Original postwar military walnut stock has stars / eagle cartouche on left side and is in excellent condition (glass-bedded to action) with added rubber buttpad. Not import-marked with leather MRT 12-68 marked sling. PHOTOS . . . $1500. C&R SOLD
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding bayonet # YD1658 (6.5x52) mfg. by Brescia in 1942 (year 20 of Mussolini). Excellent condition, with full bluing on all metal, bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Beech stock is numbered YD1658 (matching). Bent-bolt is unnumbered, stock and handguard has fewer than usual handling marks and scratches from actual service use, Not import marked, includes one en-bloc clip and incorrect leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
COLOMBIAN Model
47
bolt-action rifle # 4666-58 (.30-06), mfg. by Madsen in 1958.
Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original black-enamel finish, bore is
mirror-perfect. Stock has no apparent wear. This
was the last military bolt-action designed for general use (complete with very
effective muzzle-break and recoil-pad), not import-marked. PHOTOS .
. . $1450. C&R REDUCED!
$1295.
CZECH
Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # D53493 (8x57)
mfg. by CZ in c.1937. Excellent condition with full bluing remaining and
beautifully bold two-tailed rampant lion atop chamber. The bore is quite
strong and very bright. Matching straight bolt and stock, no other numbered
parts (as usual for these). Includes cleaning-rod, buttstock and handguard excellent with
fine-furniture finish.
PHOTOS . . . $1250.
C&R
REDUCED!
$1095.
CZECH
Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # D11742 (8x57mm) mfg. by
CZ in c.1937. Excellent-PLUS or better arsenal-refurbished condition, with full bluing on all metal parts. All matching serial numbers (bolt electropenciled to match), top of chamber has remnants of
two-tailed rampant Czech lion that mostly was ground off during refurb. Bore is quite bright and very strong. Walnut stock looks new with a few compressions and light scratches. Includes cleaning rod and front sight protector. PHOTOS . . .
$725.
C&R REDUCED!
$650.
SOLD
FINN
Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 302739 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by
SAKO in 1968, receiver date ground. Excellent condition, with 95% dark bluing with gorgeous mirror-bore and matching bolt-knob. Two-piece postwar (square-jointed) birch stock with a few handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and worn leather sling. PHOTOS . . . .
$1150.
C&R
REDUCED!
$995.
FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 304108 (7.62x54R), barrel by SAKO in 1969. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing on all parts and very strong markings. Bolt-knob stamped 4108 (matching), left side of barrel-shank stamped 7.62x53R, top of chamber stamped AV1. Bore is mirror-bright with perfect rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn two-piece postwar stock (squared finger-joints) has a couple very light nicks from handling but is sound and looks as-new. Includes cleaning rod. Quite rare date, interesting caliber marking, showing that this rifle was intended for commercial sale in Finland. PHOTOS . . . $1325. C&R REDUCED! $1195.
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 239933 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1955. All-matching serial numbers, Excellent or better condition with full original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Beech stock and handguard has original finish and the usual scuffs and handling marks and dated II 50 under buttplate. Includes sling and muzzle-cap, soldier's tag (his name was ironically Benedict Mauser) under buttplate. PHOTO . . . $725. C&R SOLD
COLOMBIAN Model 47 bolt-action rifle # 2086-58 (.30-06), mfg. by Madsen in 1958. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original black-enamel finish, bore is mirror-perfect. Stock has no apparent wear. This was the last military bolt-action designed for general use (complete with very effective muzzle-break and recoil-pad as issued), not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1450. C&R
FINN Model P-26 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 2636 (7.62x54R) mfg. by AV1 on a hex receiver. Near Excellent or better condition with 80%+ bluing on receiver, barrel is in the white as made. Bore is somewhat bright with pronounced rifling, has not been counterbored at muzzle. Bolt not matching. Includes cleaning-rod, walnut New England Westinghouse buttstock has a few handling marks (as can be expected), "English Contract" cartouche on left side still discernable. Scarce.
PHOTOS . . . $750.* C&R
FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # S44199 (7.62x54R) undated Tikka barrel on a post-1899 hex receiver. Excellent or better condition with full bluing remaining on all metal. Bolt-body numbered 44199 (matching Civil Guard # on right side of barrel-shank (Civil Guard district of Lounais Häme, a region in South Western Finland), original serial number 23343 on left side of barrel-shank struck-through (which was very commonly done to avoid duplication of serial numbers). One-piece stock has some minor handling-marks, includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 258601 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1945. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better bluing. Bolt-knob numbered 8601 (matching). Bore is extremely strong and mirror-bright (and NOT counterbored). Includes cleaning-rod. Three piece postwar stock (squared finger-joints) looks UNISSUED with only a few minor dings from transportation and storage. PHOTOS . . . $1325. C&R
FRENCH Model 1949-56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # H34336 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in c.1965 and refurbished in both 1982 and 1996. Excellent-PLUS condition, with all Parkerizing intact and very little signs of wear with attached arsenal tag. Has great mirror-bright bore. Includes three ten-round magazines, buttpad, sling, and a myriad of pouches and tools. Wood stock is nearly mar-free.
PHOTOS . . . $1875. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 310 (8x57) mfg. by Brno (code dot) in 1944. An Iraqi-marked rifle in Excellent condition, with full bluing and tiny intact Nazi eagle on left side of receiver. Iraqi "Jeem" triangle-stamp on top of receiver and barrel-shank. Has stamped barrel-bands and winter triggerguard. No matching serial numbers, the bore is very strong and bright, and includes cleaning rod. The kriegsmodell stock is laminated with an arsenal repaired crack behind tang, a sling swivel added at bottom (no doubt an Iraqi modification, as we have seen that before). PHOTO . . . $1075. C&R
ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # AK3034 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1918. Excellent condition with 95% or so bluing, bore is mostly bright and strong. Has un-numbered straight bolt. Left side of stock has early 1920's refurbishment cartouche and number that does not match receiver with a few dings and handling marks. Includes cleaning rod.
PHOTOS . . . $525.* C&R
SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # BT3117 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent-PLUS original (not rearsenaled) condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). No matching serial numbers, the bolt is not turned down (and needs to be to function). This is a SAMCO import (from Yugoslavia) that was imported without scope-mounts and scope, and successfully mated together with unmarked (original) mount and a 1942-dated SVT scope numbered 88656 with excellent optics. Includes leather lens-caps and its elusive fabric cover. PHOTOS . . . $1850.* C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K11 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull cavalry carbine # 95275 (7.5x55mm) with matching bayonet mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1920. All-matching numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with most original bluing remaining except at corners and edges (bluing on magazine floorplate and triggerguard browned from carry) and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has its original finish with very few handling-marks from actual use. Includes brass and steel muzzle cap as well as matching numbered bayonet with metal scabbard. PHOTO . . . $950. C&R
INDIAN
Enfield No.4 Mk.1 bolt-action rifle # O8347
(.303 British) refurbished at Ishapore Arsenal
in
1963.
Excellent condition, with full bluing on metal. Most likely of Pakistani
manufacture with very square-ish appearance, magazine numbered O8347 (matching), bolt handle numbered 6522, no
other parts numbered at all. Rear sight is of the L-shaped flip type. Bore is mostly bright and sharp, with some dirty
area that will likely "shoot clean". Stock has original finish with some
dents and dings, arsenal repair at heel, "Ishie screw"
present. Very scarce.
PHOTOS
. . . $750.
C&R
CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 4756 (8x57mm) mfg. by
CZ in c.1925. Excellent arsenal-refurbished condition with a very sharp
mirror-bright bore. Crest above chamber scrubbed, bluing is 95% or so, no
matching serial numbers. Walnut stock has very vivid fiddleback figure and has
been professionally refinished and looks new. Missing cleaning rod, but has front
sight protector. Extremely attractive.
PHOTOS . . . $625.
C&R
ITALIAN
Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano
bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding bayonet #
T8570 (6.5x52) mfg. by Gardone in
1917. Near Excellent condition, with full bluing on all
metal, bore is bright and very strong. Matching walnut stock has bold
circular FAET 46 cartouche on left side. Bent-bolt is unnumbered, stock and
handguard has been roughly sanded and is unfinished. Includes one six-round
charger,
PHOTOS
. . . $395. C&R
U.S.A.
Model of 1917 bolt-action rifle #
47944 (.30-06) made by
Remington
in
December 1917
with 12-17 dated Remington barrel.
Near Excellent condition
rig, with nearly full blued (not
Parkerized) finish remaining on all external metal. Bore is quite dark with some
pitting but lands are very
strong (TE 2.5, MW 1.0), bottom
of bolt stamped W (Winchester) with Eddystone safety.
Walnut buttstock and handguard shows a few dings and scuffs but has original finish and has never been
sanded. Completely functional and very high quality for these,
with excellent condition 1917-dated Remington bayonet
and scabbard and 1917-dated (likely reproduction) Kerr leather sling
in like new condition.
Butt-trap contains white metal screw-top tube holding pull-through and brush
cleaning accessories.
Not import-marked.
PHOTOS . . . $1250.
C&R
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