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Lot #6495
Lot #6497

Lot 6496: Four European Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2020

Lot 6496: Four European Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Model 1881 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1881
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1281
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 348
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:

B) French St. Etienne Model 1907-15 Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1907-15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1281
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 348
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

C) Spanish La Coruna Arsenal Model 1943 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrica de Armas Oviedo
Model: 1943
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1281
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 348
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.

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

Description:

Receiver dated "1953".

D) Lee-Metford Mk. I Royal Irish Constabulary Carbine

Manufacturer: Lee-Medford
Model: MK I
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1281
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 348
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:

"E" marked chamber, commercial parts. Birmingham cartouche on right side of stock dated "1902" and brass stock disk marked "3;04/R.I.C/397".

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