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Lot #446
Lot #448

Lot 447: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 447: Five European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Torino 1870/87 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Torino
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35mm
Barrel: 33 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1880. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

B) Czech VZ24 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: CZ
Model: VZ24
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated "33". With bayonet, sheath, frog, and leather sling. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

C) Unknown GEW 88 Short Rifle

Manufacturer: European
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
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:

With Belgian proofs, "BLINDEE" marked barrel, and "3121" serialized magazine. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

D) Soviet Izhevsk M44 Carbine

Manufacturer: Izhevsk
Model: M44
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1945. R Guns import marked. Transliterated original serial number: RA7544. With canvas sling and folding spike bayonet. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

E) Hungarian Fegyver M95 Straight Pull Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Feg Fegyvergyar
Model: M.95
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8x56 mm
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
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.

Description:

Dated "18". Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

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