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Lot 2717: Five Antique Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2019

Lot 2717: Five Antique Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli Model 1878 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
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.

Description:

B) Swiss Vetterli Model 1881 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1881
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

C) Remington Argentine Contract Model 1879 Single Shot Rolling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rolling Block-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 43 Spanish
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
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.

Description:

D) Martini-Henry Mk IV Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Martini-Henry
Model: MK IV
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
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:

Nepalese markings on buttstock.

E) Enfield Martini-Henry Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini Henry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1526
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
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.

Description:

Receiver dated "1886".

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