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Lot 2688: Six Bolt Action European Military Rifles w/ Bayonets

Six Bolt Action European Military Rifles with Bayonets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 25, 2016

Lot 2688: Six Bolt Action European Military Rifles w/ Bayonets

Six Bolt Action European Military Rifles with Bayonets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli Model 1881 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1881
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3085
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
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.

Description:

Includes a Model 1881 sawback bayonet with leather sheath.

B) French Lebel Model 1886/93 Rifle

Manufacturer: Lebel
Model: 1886/93
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3085
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
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.

Description:

Includes an epee style bayonet with steel sheath and leather sling.

C) Imperial Russian Contract Remington Mosin Nagant Model 1891 Rifle

Manufacturer: Russian
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 3085
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
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.

Description:

The rifle is dated "1917" and includes a spike bayonet and canvas web sling.

D) French St. Etienne Model 1866/74 Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Gras
Model: 1874-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11x59Rmm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3085
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
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.

Description:

The barrel is dated "1875". Includes a bayonet dated "1879" on the spine with a steel sheath and leather sling.

E) Turkish Model 1890 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Turkish
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3085
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

Description:

The receiver ring is dated "1936". Includes a bayonet with steel sheath.

F) Spandau GEW 88 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: GEW 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3085
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
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:

The receiver is dated "1890". Includes a bayonet with leather sheath.

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