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Lot 2830: Seven European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2830: Seven European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Brescia Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87 Rifle

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35mm
Barrel: 33 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1877.

B) Steyr Model 1886 Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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.

Description:

Dated 1886.

C) St. Etienne Model 1886/M93 Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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.

Description:

Dated 1901.

D) Spandau Arsenal Model 71/84 Magazine Rifle

Manufacturer: Spandau
Model: 71/84
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 31 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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:

Receiver dated 1888.

E) Steyr Gewehr 88 Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: GEW 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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:

Dated 1890, with a "S" marked receiver.

F) St. Etienne Model 1874/80 Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1874
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 27 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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:

Dated 1879.

G) St. Etienne Model 1892 Carbine

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1892
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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 1895.

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