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  • Auction Catalog #1033
  • Lot #4882
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Lot 4882: Four Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2019

Lot 4882: Four Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2019

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli M78 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2176
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 359
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:

With leather sling.

B) Nepalese Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 450/577
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2176
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 359
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.

Description:

All markings are in Nepalese script. With leather sling.

C) Swedish Model 1867-89 Rolling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Swedish
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8x58R mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2176
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 359
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:

Receiver dated "1871".

D) Italian Terni Vetterli-Vitali Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2176
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 359
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:

Barrel and buttstock dated "1888".

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