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Lot #878
Lot #880

Lot 879: Three Military Pattern Bolt Action Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 16, 2024

Lot 879: Three Military Pattern Bolt Action Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 16, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 710
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

With Lyman target peep rear sight.

Rating Definition:

Fine as professionally refinished, with scattered light handling marks, spotting, minor pitting, and smooth brown patina. Replacement stock is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



B) Canadian Long Branch No.4 Mk I* Rifle

Manufacturer: Long Branch
Model: No. 4 MKI*
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 710
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

"1942" dated receiver. With web sling. Magazine absent.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with arsenal applied finish, scattered light spotting, and handling marks. Stock is good as shortened and fantasy carved. Mechanically excellent.



C) U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1898 Krag Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1898 Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-40
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 710
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured in 1899. With Redfield target peep rear sight.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall as refinished and reworked, with scattered spotting, light pitting, smooth grey patina, and scattered light handling marks. Barrel cut and shortened. Magazine cutoff absent. Stock cut, with a crack running through the butt. Mechanically excellent.



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