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Lot #4993
Lot #4995

Lot 4994: Three European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2019

Lot 4994: Three European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Antique Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1878 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 767
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 346
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:

Converted to 41 centerfire.

B) Swedish Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 767
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 346
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

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

Description:

Dated "1906", matching numbers.

C) Swedish Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Mauser Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 767
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 346
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

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

Description:

Dated "1902", matching numbers. With bayonet, scabbard, and frog.

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