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  • Lot #6395
Lot #6394
Lot #6396

Lot 6395: Four European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6395: Four European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1869 Infantry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 RF
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1071
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Swedish Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1071
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1919, CAI marked. With modern peep sight replacing original rear leaf sight and modern flash hider.

C) German Loewe GEW. 88 Commission Rifle

Manufacturer: Loewe
Model: Gew 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1071
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1891. With leather sling.

D) Swedish Carl Gustaf Model 96/38 Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 96/38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1071
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1915. Classic Distributors Inc. import marked.

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