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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4365
Lot #4364
Lot #4366

Lot 4365: Four Antique European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4365: Four Antique European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800

A) Italian Torino Model 1870/87/15 Rifle

Manufacturer: Torino
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Carcano
Barrel: 33 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 774
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

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

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel dated "1873." Bolt welded shut. Stock marked "OFFICINA COSTRUZIONE ARTIGLIERIA/ROMA/1918."

B) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41 swiss
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 774
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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.

Description:

C) Austrian Steyr Model 1886 Rifle

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 774
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

Receiver dated "1886." Stock marked "crown/LF."

D) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M81 Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M81
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41 swiss
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 774
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

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

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Cleaning rod absent.

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