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Lot #2458

Lot 2457: Three European Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Lot 2457: Three European Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1869/71 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1104
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

B) British Enfield No. 1 Mk. III* Lee-Enfield Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: 1MKIII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1104
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1918" dated stock, Armstrong peep sight mounted on receiver. Includes leather sling.

C) Fabrique Nationale Colombian Contract Model 1950 Mauser Sporting Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: 1950
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1104
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Columbian crest on receiver ring. Includes leather sling.

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