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  • Lot #2493
Lot #2492
Lot #2494

Lot 2493: Three Commonwealth Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2493: Three Commonwealth Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Canadian Ross Model 1905 Straight Pull Rifle

Manufacturer: Ross Rifle Co
Model: 1905
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 760
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"U.S." marked stock wrist.

B) New Zealand BSA Enfield Mk IV* Single Shot Training Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Sht. 22 IV*
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 25 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 760
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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:

Receiver socket marked "N arrow Z," "Crown/E.R.," and dated "1909." Magazine internals absent.

C) Australian Lithgow No.1 Mk III* in "Jungle Carbine" Configuration

Manufacturer: Lithgow
Model: SMLE MKIII*
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 22 3/4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 760
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

IA Co. import marked. Receiver dated "1919," marked "D arrow D," and "JUNGLE RIFLE."

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