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Lot #447
Lot #449

Lot 448: Four Military Bolt Action Long Guns and a Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 448: Four Military Bolt Action Long Guns and a Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Turkish Model 1903 Rifle

Manufacturer: Turkish
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1124
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1928, CAI marked (noted as "GERMANY" on barrel), original serial number: 34927.

B) Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Bolt Action Rifle with Sword

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 99
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.7 mm
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1124
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With monopod, untouched mum, and A-A wings. Stock shows notable "battle damage" around the buttplate, possibly shell fragment related. With a later pattern dress sword (rough, parts damaged or absent).

C) Fabrique Nationale Model 1889 Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: 1889-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1124
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:

D) Beretta Model 1891 Carbine

Manufacturer: Beretta Pietro
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: black paint
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1124
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:

Dated "1929", "MADE IN ITALY" near the muzzle.

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