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Lot 852: Three Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Lot 852: Three Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Keller Vetterli Model 1871 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1871
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1128
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 71
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.

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

Description:

B) Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Swedish
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1128
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 71
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.

Description:

Dated 1913, with a CAI marked barrel, leather sling, and "3" and "6.50" marked info disc.

C) St. Etienne Model 1916 Carbine

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1916
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 22 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1128
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 71
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.

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

Description:

"1917" date and serial number on barrel beneath forearm.

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