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Lot #258

Lot 257: Three European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 25, 2020

Lot 257: Three European Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 25, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Lithgow SMLE MK III Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Lithgow
Model: SMLE MKIII*
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 25 1/4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1637
Item Interest: Active
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.

Description:

Dated "1942". "1942" stamped on right side of buttstock. Features "M.A./Lithgow/SMLE" on right side of buttstock.

B) Amberg Arsenal Model 71/84 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Amberg Arsenal
Model: 71/84
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 23 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1637
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:

Dated "1888".

C) Braendlin Armoury Martini-Henry Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: British
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 21 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1637
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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.

Description:

Left side of receiver is stamped "The Braendlin Armoury Co."

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