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Lot #1588
Lot #1591

Lot 1589: Six European Military Rifles

Six European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Lot 1589: Six European Military Rifles

Six European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Danish Model 1889 Krag Jorgensen Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Krag Jorgensen
Model: 1889
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mmx50 R
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

B) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern Vetterli Model 1881 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1881
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

C) Swedish Mauser Model 1896 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5x55 mm
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1900.

D) Enfield MK IV Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini Henry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1888.

E) British Enfield No. 1 MK III* Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: SMLE
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut/hardwood
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1916.

F) Swiss Schmidt Rubin K-31 Straight Pull Bolt Action Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Schmidt Rubin
Model: K-31
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.5 Swiss
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured between 1933 and 1958.

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