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Lot 2424: Eight European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Eight European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2017

Lot 2424: Eight European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Eight European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Vetterli-Vitali 1870/87/15 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1870/87
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Italian
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5952
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The barrel shank is dated "1890". Includes a Model 1891 bayonet and leather sling.

B) Portuguese Contract Steyr Model 1886 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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 "1886". Includes a bayonet and leather sling.

C) 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: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

D) Imperial Russian Model 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Mosin Nagant
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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.

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

Description:

The barrel shank is dated "1893". Includes a socket spike bayonet.

E) Turkish Contract Spandau GEW 88 Mauser Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: GEW 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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.

Description:

The receiver is dated "1890". Includes an unmarked bayonet.

F) Siamese Model 1903 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: Siamese 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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.

Description:

The Thai chakra symbol is stamped on the receiver. Fitted with the correct sliding dust cover and an leather sling.

G) Italian Carcano Model 91/41 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: 91
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Italian
Barrel: 27 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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.

Description:

Includes a Model 91 bayonet, and leather sling.

H) British Enfield No. 1 MK III Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: No 1 MK III
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5952
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 148
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:

The stock socket is dated "1940". Includes a "1907" dated bayonet and leather sling.

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