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Lot 350: Two Antique Military Pattern Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 24, 2024

Lot 350: Two Antique Military Pattern Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 24, 2024

Estimated Price: $500 - $800
Price Realized:
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A) Italian 1870/87/15 Vetterli Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: 1870/87/15
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Carcano
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 900
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated "1877". Barrel was previously welded at the chamber.

B) Nepalese Gahendra Style Martini Henry Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577-450
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 900
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Nepalese style markings on the lever. Includes leather sling.

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