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  • Auction Catalog #1034
  • Lot #2819
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Lot 2819: Four European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2819: Four European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Brescia Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2491
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1883.

B) Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1870/87
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2491
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
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:

Dated 1874 on the barrel, 1875 on the stock. With a socket bayonet, sans locking ring.

C) Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1870/87
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2491
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
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:

Dated 1877.

D) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2491
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

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