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Lot 930: Seven European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2019

Lot 930: Seven European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2019

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: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1660
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
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 "1882".

B) French St. Etienne Model 1886/93 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Lebel
Model: 1886/93
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1660
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
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:

Barrel dated "1936". Scope mount on left side of receiver. With bayonet, sheath, and leather sling.

C) Soviet Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30 Rifle

Manufacturer: Mosin Nagant
Model: 91/30
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1660
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

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

Description:

Barrel dated "1939". Transliterated serial number: "ZhI5098". With web sling.

D) "K98" Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch round
Finish: matte blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1660
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
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.

Description:

No maker's marks. Possibly Polish (Radom).

E) Kokura Type 38 Carbine

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: 38
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5 mm Japanese
Barrel: 19 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1660
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

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

Description:

With dust cover. Mum on receiver is partially obliterated.

F) French Continsouza Model 1907/15 Carbine

Manufacturer: French
Model: 1907/15
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 18 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1660
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated "1917". "E80559" cartouche in buttstock. With leather sling.

G) Italian Carcano Model 91/28 Carbine

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: Carcano
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1660
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

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

Description:

Breech marked "36-XIV". With boxed "SA" marked leather sling, Additional Information: note this is actually the "91/28" model with the adjustable rear sight that is graduated from 600-1500 meters

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