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Lot 1834: Two European Made Military Long arms

Two European Made Military Long arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 1834: Two European Made Military Long arms

Two European Made Military Long arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Argentine Mauser Model 1891 Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1891
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65 mm Argentine
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1171
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 87
Class: Antique
Description:

Standard two line Loewe left receiver wall marking, with a clear Argentine crest on top of the receiver. Barrel, stock, bolt, and magazine floor plate are numbered to the gun. The top of the barrel and on the underside of the stock are marked with a shielded "AG" proof and the "Two Shaking Hands" proof are stamped on the receiver, rear sight, and bolt. Complete with a metal muzzle cover.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 97% arsenal blue finish remaining with a faint plum patina. The stock is revarnished with a filled repair near the toe and some scattered minor dings and scratches.



B) Czech VZ24 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: CZ
Model: VZ24
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Mauser
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1171
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 87
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The top of the receiver ring is marked with the large Czech crest and the left receiver wall is marked with the two line maker/model marking. Ramped inverted "V" front sight and tangent rear sight, with bolt and stock numbered to the gun. Bolt number is over stamped with matching number to receiver (possibly error or arsenal rework). Eleven divisions of the German Army were equipped with this model of rifle.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 40% faded original blue finish remaining with the balance a smooth brown patina. The stock is very good with numerous minor dings, pressure marks, and scratches. The left side of the buttstock is period script marked "LR". Mechanically excellent.



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