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Lot #4454

Lot 4453: Three European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 6, 2024

Lot 4453: Three European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Finnish Model 1891 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Finland
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 896
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"1942" dated chamber with boxed "SA" Finnish Army marking and "B/D". Import marked barrel. Includes a leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very good as refinished, with some patches of light pitting visible underneath the finish. Stock is fine, with a few scattered light scratches. Mechanically excellent.



B) Soviet Izhevsk Arsenal M44 Bolt Action Carbine with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Izhevsk
Model: M44
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 896
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

"1948" dated breech of barrel. Import marked receiver. Transliterated original S/N: GK3379. With folding spike bayonet.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with some patches of light surface corrosion on the bolt. Stock is also very fine, with a few scattered light scratches. Mechanically excellent.



C) Soviet Tula Arsenal SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Tula Arsenal
Model: SKS
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x39 mm
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 896
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

"1953" date and Tula Arsenal star on both the receiver cover and left of buttstock, import marked receiver, all matching visible serial numbers (previous number on stock removed, matching number restamped). Transliterated original S/N: KD4391. With folding knife bayonet.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with original finish and a few light handling marks. Stock is fine with scattered light scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.



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