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Lot #4446
Lot #4448

Lot 4447: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2018

Lot 4447: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87 Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Veterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35x47R mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 725
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
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:

Barrel dated "1875".

B) Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: 1870/87/15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Italian
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 725
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
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 "1874".

C) Dutch Beaumont-Vitali Model 71/88 Rifle

Manufacturer: Dutch
Model: Beaumont
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11.3x51RIM
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 725
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
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:

Barrel dated "1883".

D) Steyr Model 1886 Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8x60 mm
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 725
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
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:

Receiver dated "1886".

E) Swiss Vetterli Model 1878 Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 725
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
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.

Description:

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