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Lot 518: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2022

Lot 518: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2022

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

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: 1881
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 870
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

B) Finnish Capture Tula Arsenal Mosin Nagant M91 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Tula Arsenal
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 870
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Dated 1900 and CAI marked. With leather sling and spike bayonet.

C) Finnish Mosin Nagant M91 Rifle

Manufacturer: Finland
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 870
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1942 and CAI marked.

D) Finnish Proofed Terni Model 38 Carbine with Folding Bayonet

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: M38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.35 mm
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 870
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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1939. With Finnish "SA" proof and folding bayonet and sheath.

E) Austrian Steyr M95 Straight Pull Carbine

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 95
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mmx50 R
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 870
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"S" marked barrel. Front sight post absent. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

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