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Lot #601

Lot 600: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 600: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Finnish M39 Rifle

Manufacturer: Finish
Model: M39
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 27 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1197
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Marathon Products marked barrel, "SY/T" chamber, remarked rear sight, spliced stock. Original, partially struck S/N: 28387.

B) Terni "FAT/42" Model 1891 Carcano Rifle

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 27 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1197
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

CAI barrel, leather sling.

C) Chinese Type 53 Carbine

Manufacturer: Chinese
Model: Type 53
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1197
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

Dated 1955, NA Co marked, with bayonet and sling.

D) Imperial Contract Westinghouse Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Rifle

Manufacturer: Westinghouse
Model: 91
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 19 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1197
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Dated 1915, with "SA" Finnish capture mark. Converted to M38 pattern.

E) Italian Brescia 1891 Carbine, 8mm Mauser Conversion

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1197
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

CAI marked barrel, leather sling.

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