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Lot 351:One Bolt Action Rifle and One Training Air Rifle

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 351:One Bolt Action Rifle and One Training Air Rifle

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$950 - $1,400

A) Iranian (Persian) Model VZ24 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet

This is a nice example of an Iranian produced VZ24 bolt action rifle. The top of the chamber is marked with the National Coat of Arms, the right side is marked with various proofmarks and the left side with the serial number. The left receiver wall is marked with manufactures identification. All markings are in Farsi. Ramped blade front sight with added shroud and tangent rear sight with Farsi graduation markings. Mounted with a full pistol grip stock and handguard with matching serial number, flat buttplate and sling swivels. Complete with a bayonet with smooth wooden handle, metal scabbard and leather and canvas frog.

Rating definitionExcellent. The rifle retains 97% original finish with a few minor dings and wear on the muzzle and several minor scratches on the front barrel band. The stock is also excellent with a few scattered minor dings, scratches and dents. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. The bayonet, scabbard and frog are all fine.

Details

ManufacturerIRAN (Persian)

Model98/29

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Barrel23 1/2 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page71

B) Czech VZ35 Training Air Rifle with Sling

Originally used by the Czechoslovakian military for training purposes, this air rifle features an inverted "V" front sight, with removable shroud, adjustable rear sight, bayonet lug, and the top of the receiver is marked with the Czech crest over "CESKA ZBROJOVKA / A.S. V PRAZE / VZ.35" over the serial number. Mounted with a full pistol grip stock and hand guard with forearm finger grooves and leather sling

Rating definitionVery fine. The rifle retains 90% original blue finish with some minor muzzle wear and a few minor dings and scratches. There is some thinning and minor dings and scratches on the front barrel band. The stock is fine, with the exception of a small hole on the right side of the wrist, there are a few minor dents and dings. The sling is good. The markings are highlighted in white and remain crisp and clear. The action is fine.

Details

ManufacturerBrno Arms

ModelVZ35

TypeOther