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Lot #2699

Lot 2698: Four Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2698: Four Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41 swiss
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 707
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) Mexican Fabrica Nacional De Armas Model 1910 Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrica Nacional De Armas
Model: 1910
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 707
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

CAI import marked. Cleaning rod absent. Receiver dated "1931."

C) Mexican Fabrica Nacional de Armas Model 1936 Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrica Nacional De Armas
Model: 1936
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 707
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:

CAI import marked. Front sight protector and cleaning rod absent. Receiver dated "1941". With brass plate numbered "428" on toe of butt.

D) Mexican Contract DWM Model 1910 Carbine

Manufacturer: DWM
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 707
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:

T.S.A. import marked. Crest ground. Rear sight missing components. Cleaning rod absent.

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