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Lot #4474

Lot 4473: Three Antique European Military Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2022

Lot 4473: Three Antique European Military Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2022

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

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1870/87
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35x47R mm
Barrel: 34 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1264
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

"1890" dated barrel.

B) Swiss Soc. Ind. Model 1869/71 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: 1869/71
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1264
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:

Cleaning rod absent. With canvas sling.

C) Ludwig Loewe & Co. Argentine Contract Model 1891 Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Loewe
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65x53
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1264
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Crest absent. With leather sling.

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