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Lot 480: Six European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Six European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2017

Lot 480: Six European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Six European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1870/87
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1894
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
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.

Description:

The barrel shank is dated "1889"

B) Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Rifle

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Italian
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1894
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
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 "1880".

C) German Amberg Arsenal Model 71/84 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Amberg Arsenal
Model: 71/84
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11x60R mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1894
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
Class: Antique
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The receiver is dated "1888".

D) Soviet Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 Rifle

Manufacturer: Mosin Nagant
Model: 91/30
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1894
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
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:

The barrel shank is dated "1938".

E) Remington Imperial Russian Contract Model 1891 Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 21 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1894
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The barrel shank is dated "1918".

F) Italian Carcano Carbine

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Carcano
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5 Italian
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1894
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 48
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 barrel shank is dated "1906".

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