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Lot 4378: Three Military Rifles

Three Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 4378: Three Military Rifles

Three Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $750 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli Model 1878 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 33 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 672
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
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:

B) U.S. Springfield Model 1869 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1869
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 672
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
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:

1863 dated lock.

C) U.S. Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1898 Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30 U.S.
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 672
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
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:

Dated 1901, with sling.

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