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Lot #4391
Lot #4393

Lot 4392: Five European Military Pattern Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4392: Five European Military Pattern Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Antique Swiss Vetterli Cadet Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 26 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 644
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

B) Italian Brescia Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87 Carbine with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Brescia
Model: Vetterli
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 23 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

Barrel dated "1886." With socket bayonet.

C) Italian Terni Model 1891/38 Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: M38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.35 mm
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Barrel dated "1939XVII/18." Finnish "SA" proofed.

D) Antique French St. Etienne Model 1892 Carbine

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1892
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm lebel
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 644
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel dated "1894."

E) Italian Terni Model 1891 Carbine with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Terni
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Carcano
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Barrel dated "36-XIV". PW Arms marked receiver. With folding spike bayonet. Original S/N: H8835 .

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