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Lot 2832: Four Antique European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2832: Four Antique European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: 1870/87/15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Italian
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2121
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

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

Description:

Barrel dated "1883" and welded closed at the breech.

B) Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871-88 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Beaumont/Vitali
Model: 1871/88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2121
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.

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

Description:

Barrel dated "1876".

C) Enfield Martini-Henry Mk. IV Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Martini-Henry
Model: MK IV
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2121
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.

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

Description:

Recevier dated "1887".

D) Mauser K71 Daudeteau Conversion Bolt Action Carbine

Manufacturer: Daudeteau
Model: 71
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5x53.5SR mm
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2121
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
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:

German K71 Mauser converted at St. Denis, France. Receiver dated "1880".

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