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Lot #2710

Lot 2709: Eight European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Eight European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 2709: Eight European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Eight European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli Model 1878 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

B) Antique Russian Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Rifle

Manufacturer: Mosin Nagant
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1895, with Finnish Army acceptance proof.

C) French Lebel Model 1886/93 Rifle

Manufacturer: Lebel
Model: 1886/93
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel dated 1915.

D) Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5
Barrel: 29 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Dated 1906.

E) Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 29 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Dated 1908. Drilled and tapped for a scope base (not included).

F) Loewe Gewehr 88 Rifle

Manufacturer: Loewe Ludwig & Co
Model: Gewer 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
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 1891.

G) Turkish Ankara Gewehr 98 Rifle

Manufacturer: Turkish
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
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.

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

Description:

Dated 1933.

H) Schmidt Rubin Model 1911 Straight Pull Carbine

Manufacturer: Schmidt Rubin
Model: 1911
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.5 Swiss
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 188
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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