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Lot 6310: Five Bolt Action Military Rifles

Five Bolt Action Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 19, 2017

Lot 6310: Five Bolt Action Military Rifles

Five Bolt Action Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 19, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Model 1878 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 9787
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
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:

B) French St. Etienne Model 1866 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1866
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 9787
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
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 is dated "1873. Includes a unit marked bayonet and iron sheath.

C) Mauser Peruvian Contract Model 1909 Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1909
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65 mm Argentine
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 9787
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
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 Peruvian crest is stamped on top of the receiver.

D) Mauser Peruvian Contract Model 1891 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65 Argentine
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 9787
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
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 Peruvian crest is visible on top of the receiver ring. Includes a Weyersberg & Kirschbaum bayonet, sheath, and leather sling.

E) Erfurt Model 1888 Commission Carbine

Manufacturer: Erfurt
Model: 1888
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 9787
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
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 top of the receiver ring is dated "1893".

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