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Lot 288: Two European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Two European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 10, 2018

Lot 288: Two European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Two European Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 10, 2018

Estimated Price: $600 - $800
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Bern M78 Vetterli Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41
Barrel: 33 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1335
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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.

Description:

Includes bayonet and sling.

B) Polish M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine

Manufacturer: Polish
Model: M44
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1335
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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.

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

Description:

Attached bayonet. Receiver dated 1952. Import marked.

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