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  • Auction Catalog #1035
  • Lot #2573
Lot #2572
Lot #2574

Lot 2573: Seven Military Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Lot 2573: Seven Military Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Italian
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel dated "1878" and sleeved for 6.5mm.

B) Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Italian
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel sleeved to 6.5mm and dated "1886".

C) Swiss Vetterli Model 1878 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: m78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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:

D) Enfield Martini-Henry Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini Henry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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 "1876".

E) Enfield Martini-Henry Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Martini Henry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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:

F) Steyr M.95 Straight Pull Bolt Action Carbine

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 95
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 8x56 mm
Barrel: 19 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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:

With "S" marked barrel.

G) Italian Torre Vetterli Model 1870 Single Shot Bolt Action Carbine with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Veterli
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 17 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2478
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
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 "1885". With socket spike bayonet.

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