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  • Lot #2619
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Lot 2619: Five Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2619: Five Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Italian Vetterli-Vitalli Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.35mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 658
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

Barrel dated "1885."

B) Italian Model 1891 Carcano Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Carcano
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 658
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"Roma/ OR-S" marked chamber dated "918." With leather sling.

C) Japanese Gew. 88 Style Single Shot Training Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Type I
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 658
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

Gewehr 88 style action with smooth bore. With canvas sling.

D) Italian Beretta Model 91/38 Carbine

Manufacturer: Beretta Pietro
Model: 91/38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Carcano
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 658
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.

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

Description:

Barrel dated "1940XVIII." With leather sling.

E) Italian Model 1938 Carcano Cavalry Carbine

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: 1938
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Carcano
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 658
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

With folding spike bayonet and leather sling.

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