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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4437
Lot #4436
Lot #4438

Lot 4437: Three European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4437: Three European Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600

A) French Chassepot Model 1866 Rifle

Manufacturer: Chassepot
Model: 1866
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 613
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

B) Swiss Bern Vetterli Model 1869/71 Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: 1869/71
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 613
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

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

Description:

C) Swiss Soc. Ind. Model 1869/71 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: 1869/71
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 613
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With web sling.

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