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Lot 614: Seven European Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 614: Seven European Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Bern Vetterli Model 1881 Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

B) Antique Terni Model 1891 Carcano Rifle

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 30 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

1894 dated.

C) Greek Contract Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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 1907.

D) Italian Carcano Rifle

Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: 91
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.45 mm
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

Unmarked aside from the serial number; may be a sporterized Type I Japanese Contract rifle.

E) Argentine Contract Loewe Model 1891 Carbine

Manufacturer: Loewe
Model: 1891
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.65 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

Crest pitted but legible.

F) Italian Brescia Model 1891 T.S. Carcano Carbine

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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 "1901", PW Arms marked, with bayonet. Original S/N: F7339.

G) Italian Brescia Model 1891 T.S. Carcano Carbine

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: 1891
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

Dated "1934-XII", PW Arms marked, with bayonet. Original S/N: A91.

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