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Lot #2902
Lot #2904

Lot 2903: Six Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2903: Six Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Torino Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87/15 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1870/87/15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Italian
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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 "1883".

B) Italian Carcano Model 1941 (1891/41) Rifle

Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: 1941(1891/41)
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Italian
Barrel: 27 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

C) Belgian Mauser Model 1889 Carbine

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: 1889
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.65x53
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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:

Receiver marked "ETAT BELGE/BIRMINGHAM". With leather sling.

D) Italian Terni Carcano Model 1938 Carbine

Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: 1938
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.35 mm
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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.

Description:

Barrel dated "1939" with "SA" Finnish acceptance stamp.

E) Antique Ludwig Loewe Argentine Contract Model 1891 Mauser Carbine

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1891
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.65 mm Argentine
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Argentine crest on receiver.

F) Italian Carcano Model 1938 Carbine

Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: 1938
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5 mm Italian
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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