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Lot #6395
Lot #6397

Lot 6396: Four Antique European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Lot 6396: Four Antique European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Bern Model 1881 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
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.

Description:

Cleaning rod absent.

B) Swiss Bern Model 1878 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: m78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
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.

Description:

Cleaning rod absent.

C) St. Denis Uruguayan Contract Daudeteau Dovitiis M71 Conversion Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: French
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
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.

Description:

Dated "1884".

D) Steyr Greek Contract Model 1874 Carbine

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 19 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
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.

Description:

"1880" dated barrel, Greek cartouche on right of stock.

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