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  • Auction Catalog #1030
  • Lot #2730
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Lot #2731

Lot 2730: Six Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Lot 2730: Six Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) Brescia Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Rifle

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1421
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated "1889".

B) Amberg Arsenal Model 71/84 Rifle

Manufacturer: Amberg Arsenal
Model: 71/84
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1421
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Dated "1887".

C) Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1421
Serial Number:
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1912, with a Samco marked barrel, threaded flash hider, and a stock disc marked "3" and "6.53".

D) Cz Mauser Model 98/29 Persian Contract Rifle

Manufacturer: CZ
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1421
Serial Number:
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:

Samco marked. S/N transliterated from original Farsi, with added "R" prefix.

E) Swedish Husqvarna Model 38 Rifle

Manufacturer: Husqvarna
Model: 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1421
Serial Number:
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:

Dated 1944, with a SAMCO barrel, threaded bird-cage flash hider, and "6,51"/"1" stock disc.

F) Gustloff Werke "bcd/4" Model 98K Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustloff Werke, Weimer
Model: K98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: laminated
Item Views: 1421
Serial Number:
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:

CAI marked.

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