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Lot 4521: Three French Military Pattern Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4521: Three French Military Pattern Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) MAS Model 1936/51 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: MAS
Model: 1936-51
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.5 mm French
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 586
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling and some minor streaking.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1951-1957. Importer mark on the left of the receiver. Matching visible serial numbers on the bolt handle, magazine floor plate, forend, and buttstock with "1956" dated stamp on the right. Includes a spike bayonet, tan leather sling, and "MAS/1951" slip-on rubber buttpad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with some scattered minor edge wear and handling marks. The stock is exceptionally fine with a clear stamp. Mechanically excellent.



B) MAS Model 1936 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: MAS
Model: 1936
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.5 mm French
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 586
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with strong rifling and counter-bored at the muzzle.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1937-1952. Importer mark on the left of the receiver. Matching serial number marked under the bolt handle. Includes a spike bayonet and tan leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining most of the finish with light spotting on the buttplate, some light edge wear, and scattered minor handling marks. The furniture is also very fine as sanded and re-oiled. Mechanically excellent.



C) St. Etienne Model 1886/M93/R35 Lebel Carbine

Manufacturer: MAS
Model: 1886 M93
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: black/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 586
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly shiny with strong rifling and some minor frosting.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1887-1920, subsequently arsenal reconfigured. "1937" dated chamber. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, bottom plate, forend, and buttstock, with a non matching bolt. Includes a leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very good as arsenal reconfigured, refurbished, and subsequently refinished, with some of the finish, scattered flaking black paint, light edge wear, scattered mild scrapes, softened receiver marking. and scattered mild handling marks. The furniture is fine as sanded and re-oiled with scattered light dents and scuffs with some wood filler in the forend. Mechanically excellent.



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