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Lot #3265
Lot #3267

Lot 3266: Six European Military Long Guns

Collector's Lot of Six European Military Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Lot 3266: Six European Military Long Guns

Collector's Lot of Six European Military Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Nepalese "Gahendra" Martini Rifle

Manufacturer: Martini
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11.43x60R
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1383
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
Class: Antique
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Beaumont/Vitali Model 1871/88 Carbine

Manufacturer: Beaumont/Vitali
Model: 1871/88
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 11.3x51RIM
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1383
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
Class: Antique
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:

Dated 1872.

C) Argentine F.M.A.P. Model 1909 Cavalry Carbine

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1909
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65x53
Barrel: 22 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1383
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured between 1947 and 1959.

D) Custom Argentine Model 1891 Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65x53
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1383
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

No crest, Williams rear sight and leather sling.

E) Swedish Carl Gustaf Model 1894/14 Carbine

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1894
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5x55 mm
Barrel: 18 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1383
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1903.

F) French St. Etienne Model 1916 Carbine

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1916
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 8x50 R
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1383
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
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:

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