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Lot 3418: Two Military Contract Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Lot 3418: Two Military Contract Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Ludwig Loewe Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Rifle

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1895
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2014
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 201
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with the Chilean crest on the receiver ring and "MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895/MANUFACTURA LOEWE BERLIN" on the left. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt, trigger guard, cleaning rod, and stock with matching partial numbers on the floor plate and bolt components. Fitted with a smooth straight wrist stock with a brown leather sling, "16" in red paint on the undersize, "E MUNOZ D" hand-written on the left over the Chilean "1895" stamp, and a flat buttplate. With a Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Company bayonet, 14 3/4 inches overall with a 9 7/8 inch blade, wood grips and a blued sheath.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 80% plus original blue finish, showing some light handling marks, areas of brown patina, and scattered mild spotting overall. The bolt shows some discoloration, with a small patch of rust on the knob. The stock is good, with dents and scuffs overall, with some light chipping around the top and buttplate and clamp marks on either side near the receiver. The bayonet is very good, with some dings on the sheath and mild handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2014
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 201
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade and folding ladder sights with a "1913" dated receiver ring, "C.A.I." marked barrel and matching numbers on the bolt, takedown catch, rear sight, floor plate and buttplate. Fitted with a smooth straight-wrist stock with an unstamped inspection disc.

Rating Definition:

Fine as refinished/assembled (mixed barrel bands), with 95% plus blue finish, showing some light handling marks and a slight brown patina on the muzzle protector. The stock is very good as cleaned, with a few grooves on the right side of the forearm, scattered dings, and a set of four nail holes (possibly from a now-absent range data plate) on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.



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