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  • Lot #1517
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Lot 1517: Two Military Bolt Action Rifles

Two Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1517: Two Military Bolt Action Rifles

Two Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Gustaf Model 1896 Bolt Action Rifle Dated 1917

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Swedish
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1189
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 72
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Receiver is dated 1917, with matching numbers on receiver, bolt assembly, floor plate, barrel bands, and buttplate. The barrel has an importer marking and is threaded at the muzzle. Smooth straight grip stock with stock disc, sighting plaque, and leather sling. Matching numbers throughout.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as arsenal refurbished. The rifle retains 98% of the blue finish showing some thinning to a gray. The wood is very fine with a couple filled repairs and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Canadian Ross Model 1905 Straight Pull Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Ross Rifle Co
Model: Mark 2-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1189
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 72
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Left side of receiver has standard Ross marking over "PATENTED". Hooded blade front sight, rear sight calibrated to 2200 meter adjustable for windage and elevation. The stock has a Quebec cartouche next to several sets of unit markings (some have been lined out) and a contrasting upper handguard. Complete with a Ross bayonet with leather cover scabbard. The bayonet has the 1907 patent date and the scabbard has a U.S. ordnance bomb over "US".

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The rifle retains 85% original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown with loss at the muzzle and some smooth gray patina on the trigger guard and buttplate. The bolt retains 80% original case colors. The wood is excellent with some minor dings, pressure marks , and scratches. Mechanically fine. Bayonet and scabbard are both very good.



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