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Lot 482: Three European Military Rifles

Three European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2017

Lot 482: Three European Military Rifles

Three European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1878 Vetterli Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2995
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 49
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:

B) Berlin-Lubecker "qve 45" K-43 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker
Model: K-43
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 2995
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 49
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Includes a leather sling.

C) Mauser "byf/43" Code K98 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: K98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 2995
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 49
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.

Description:

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