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Lot #334
Lot #336

Lot 335: Lot of Five Bolt Action Rifles - A) French St. Etienne Model M16

Lot of Five Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2007

Lot 335: Lot of Five Bolt Action Rifles - A) French St. Etienne Model M16

Lot of Five Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2007

Estimated Price: $500 - $600

A) French St. Etienne Model M16 Turkish Forestry Carbine with Sling

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: Lebel (16)
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1221
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

Protected front and folding rear sights, marked "T. C./ ORMAN/ 1948" on the receiver ring. Smooth straight grip stock with leather sling. Mixed numbers.

B) Italian M1938 Short rifle

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.35 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1221
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The top of the chamber is marked "TERNI" . It has the one piece hardwood stock and shortened handguard. Missing ramrod.

C) Italian Military Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Carcano
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1221
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

As B, with "MIDA/ BRESC.A" on top of the chamber. Mixed parts.

D) Italian Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Terni
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1221
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

As B.

E) Chatellerault Model 1907 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Chatellerault
Model: 1907
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65 mm
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1221
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

As A, minus the sling.

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