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Lot #6455
Lot #6457

Lot 6456: Seven French Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Lot 6456: Seven French Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) St. Etienne Model 1874/80 Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1874
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1804
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Colonial type markings on barrel and receiver. 98k pattern stock.

B) Chatellerault Model 1902 Rifle

Manufacturer: Chatellerault
Model: 1902
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1804
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

"1907" dated barrel. With leather sling.

C) St. Etienne 1907/15 M34 Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1907-15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.5 mm French
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1804
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With leather sling.

D) St. Etienne "Populaire Scolaire" Cadet Rifle

Manufacturer: French
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6 mm
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1804
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
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.

Description:

Algerian colony marked barrel. With leather sling.

E) St. Etienne Model 1886/M93/R35 Rifle

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1804
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
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:

"1937" dated "N" marked barrel. With leather sling.

F) Tulle M1886/93/R35 Carbine

Manufacturer: French
Model: 86/93
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 17 3/4 round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1804
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
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

Description:

"N" marked "1938" dated barrel. With leather sling.

G) Continsouza Model 1916 Carbine

Manufacturer: Continsowza
Model: M-16
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1804
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
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:

"N" on receiver ring. With leather sling.

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