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MILITARY RIFLES
ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action sporterized rifle # A6106 (rechambered to .30-06) mfg. in 1910 by DWM. Excellent condition, a large-ring standard-length Mauser with 95% or better bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Receiver has been drilled & tapped and wears a scope mount with rings as well as retaining its iron sights. All matching serial numbers except for bolt, which has a swept-down handle and a aftermarket safety. Stock has been altered and has a Winchester padded buttplate. PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R SOLD
AUSTRIAN Model 1895/34 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine (shortened infantry rifle) # 128P (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917. Excellent condition, arsenal refinished with 100% or better bluing. Bore is mirror bright and very strong. Stock has vivid tiger-stripe figure with minor dings and other handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # AO11270 (.303 British) mfg. by Maltby in 1943. Very Good condition, with over 60% original metal finish, no parts matching, has a gorgeous mirror 2-groove bore. 2-marked bolt-head, rear sight is of the milled ladder type. Birch stock and handguards have a few light dings and scratches from actual use (but still quite lovely). PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # A64889 (.303 British) mfg. by BSA Shirley in 1943 with a Factory Thorough Repair at Fazakerly in 1948. Good or better condition, with over 50% original metal finish (less on barrel bands and muzzle), matching bolt, has a gorgeous mirror 4-groove bore with a 2-marked bolt-head, rear sight is of the milled ladder type. Birch stock and handguards rough and raw with no finish (likely power-washed), Ishapore screw through forend. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1* Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # 0C6755 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Savage-Stevens in 1942. Excellent condition, an all-original rifle with over 95% original finish on metal, no parts numbered except receiver, has a gorgeous mirror 3-groove bore. U.S. PROPERTY on left receiver-rail. 3-marked bolt-head, rear sight is of the milled ladder type. Lovely birch stock and handguards with a few very light dings and scratches from actual use, Canadian property-mark (arrow in C) stamped on bottom of pistol grip. PHOTOS . . . $625. C&R SOLD
CANADIAN Enfield CNo.4 Mk.I* bolt-action rifle # 95L0185 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch arsenal in 1950. Excellent condition, metal has full finish on all parts and an excellent 4-groove bore that is mirror-bright. Stock has a few dings and handling-marks but is quite attractive with original finish. Back of bolt handle and bottom of magazine numbered to match, bolt-head stamped with # 1. Rear sight is a CMk.3 stamped ladder type. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 16349 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1941. Excellent condition, with full bluing and a mirror-bright bore. Bolt-knob stamped 6349 (matching), buttplate and magazine floorplate scrubbed. Finn three-piece stock has some handling marks but is sound. Includes cleaning rod and metal sling swivels. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 51329 (7.62x54R), barrel by VKT in 1942 for the Finnish Army Signal Corps. Near Excellent condition, with most original bluing on all parts and very strong markings. Bolt-knob and magazine floorplate stamped 1329 (matching), top of barrel-shank stamped V. Bore is mirror-bright with perfect rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has a few small circular plug-repairs with some dings and other handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. Very rare variety. PHOTOS . . . $1225. C&R SOLD
The "HOLY GRAIL" of Finn M39's
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 59178 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1943 by VKT on a 1902 dated Tula receiver. Excellent or better condition with full bluing. Bolt-knob stamped 9178 (matching), magazine floorplate mismatched and buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Bore is extremely bright and strong, includes cleaning-rod, number 697 stamped on top flat of receiver alongside Czarist eagle. Decent postwar stock (squared finger joints) has only a few of the expected handling marks and two round plug repairs. The classic rarity in the series, with less than a dozen 1943-dated VKT Model 39 rifles known, lacking in even the most important museum collections. PHOTOS . . . $3,450. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 259035 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1945. Very Good or better condition, with much remaining bluing and a better than expected strong and bright bore. Bolt-knob stamped 9035 (matching), magazine floorplate also restamped 9035. Wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) shows some marks from handling and storage and very bold SAKO cartouche on right side, with small crack at tang arsenal-repaired with brass screw. Scarce 1945 issue, the last year of regular M39 production. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # M14771 (7.5x54mm) mfg. by St. Éttienne in 1945 with prewar rear sight. A sporterized rifle with barrel shortened to 18 1/2" and forend cropped (missing handguard entirely). Very Good condition with no matching numbered parts. Bore is pretty decent, wood has some lacquered finish. PHOTOS . . . $295. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # N43373 (7.5x54mm) mfg. by St. Éttienne in 1947 and refurbished to as-new condition with postwar features. Excellent-PLUS condition with all numbered parts matching receiver. 100% external Parkerized finish, mirror-bright bore. Includes integral spike-bayonet. PHOTOS . . . $650. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # FH28855 (7.5x54) mfg. by St. Éttienne in September 1952. UNISSUED condition, NOT arsenal refurbished with 100% external phosphate finish. All matching numbers with shiny, bright bore and very bold cartouches on stock. A few minor scuffs on right side, includes integral spike-bayonet and correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $795. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 3, # 86167 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in September 1942 - January 1943. Excellent condition with full original bluing, all bolt parts numbered 157, mum has been ground (but is partially visible). This type has ladder rear sight with anti-aircraft wings, provision for monopod (which is present and not a repro), and plum-shaped bolt handle with checkered safety knob. Includes cleaning rod and mismatched sliding action-cover, wood has original finish and has never been sanded with only a couple handling marks. Chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Includes incorrect leather sling without buckle. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 34, # 3414 (7.7x58) mfg. at Toyo Kogyo under Kokura supervision in July - December 1944. Excellent condition with full original bluing, bolt and all bolt parts numbered 414 (matching), mum is intact. This type has ladder rear sight without anti-aircraft wings, and plum-shaped bolt handle with smooth turned safety knob. Stock has wood buttplate and the forend been shortened (unfortunately). However, the right side of the stock has a carving of Mount Fujiama, and the left side the soldier who captured it, Lloyd Ray Hedberg (1927-2011) neatly engraved. The chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $625. C&R
POLISH Model 44 Mosin Nagant bolt-action carbine # KT07858 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1953. Excellent-PLUS condition, basically UNISSUED, with full bluing and all matching serial numbers. Bore is mirror-bright. Stock has zero scuffs or handling-marks, includes cleaning rod and correct web sling with leather "dog-collar" keepers. Not import marked, worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . . $850. C&R SOLD
ROMANIAN Model 44 Mosin Nagant bolt-action carbine # AC741 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Cugir in 1955. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing and all matching serial numbers. Bore is mirror-bright. Stock has a few minor compressions and a few tiny dings, but is the best I have ever encountered. Includes cleaning rod, worthy of the finest collection! PHOTOS . . . . $625. C&R
ROMANIAN Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # GM2267 (7.62x39) mfg. at Cugir in 1959. Excellent condition, with full remaining external blued finish. All matching serial numbers, chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Includes cleaning-rod, stock has a few dings and scuffs, but is otherwise sound. An early Century import. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # Lb1892 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). All serialized parts numbered (or renumbered) Lb1892 (matching) with elongated bent bolt handle. 1944-dated PU scope numbered b22839, same number stamped on left side of barrel-shank and inscribed (along with rifle serial #) on left side of scope mount. Stock and handguard has the inevitable scuffs in the shellac finish from use and storage, but is otherwise in nice shape. Includes leather lens caps. Not a reproduction, but the real deal. PHOTOS . . . $1375. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 91/30 ex-PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # TA7088 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent refurbished condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). All serialized parts numbered (or renumbered) 7088 (matching, without letter prefixes), has straight bolt handle. Inside of receiver has bolts where the scope mount was attached, scope number on left side of barrel shank has been scrubbed. Stock and handguard has the inevitable scuffs in the shellac finish from use and storage, but is otherwise in nice shape. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R
SOVIET Model 1891/59 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # Cb8353 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943 with round high-wall receiver. Excellent-PLUS refurbished condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a very-bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). All numbered parts stamped matching (including letter prefixes). M38 stock (without bayonet groove on right side) has some minor dings and compressions from storage. Includes cleaning rod. The 1891/59 is a 91/30 infantry rifle that has been reconfigured to a M38 carbine and has had the upper graduations of the rear sight milled off. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
SPANISH Model 1943 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 2S-183 (8x57mm), mfg. by La Coruna in 1958 with bent-bolt. Excellent-PLUS or better condition, with 99% or better bluing. All matching serial numbers, has mirror-bright very strong bore. Walnut stock has a couple scuffs on left side of forend, else pristine. Missing cleaning rod, else complete and functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 1867 Rolling Block single-shot rifle # 47940 (12.17x44mm converted to Centerfire) mfg. by Copenhaven Arsenal in 1875. Very Good or better condition, no external finish (these were not blued), some minor corrosion on outside of barrel. Looks to have been sporterized, but still retains military sights. Completely functional, with a strong, very bright bore. Wood has original finish with a few handling-marks and is sound, with unmarked brass Unit-Disk on right side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $650. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 266856 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1910 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (with metal cap protecting the threads). Excellent condition, with 90% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.51/3). All visible serial numbered parts matching except for cleaning rod (as usual). Walnut stock has many nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use. Includes worn leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 955805 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1951. All-matching numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 95% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Lovely I 48 dated Beech stock and handguard has original finish without the usual scuffs and handling marks usually seen, but it does have a hairline diagonal crack on the left side (barely visible and not at all compromising) that looks to be very easily repairable. This rifle has a very unusual micrometer target rear sight. Includes brass muzzle-cap and leather sling. PHOTO . . . $825. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 981285 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1952. All-matching numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 90% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. IX 50 dated Beech stock and handguard has original finish with the usual scuffs and handling marks. PHOTO . . . $675. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 662545 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in March 1917 (low number). Very Good condition with 40% distressed gray Parkerizing on all metal. A decent example with bright and strong original 3-17 dated SA four-groove barrel. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright (TE = 1.0, MW = 0.0). Has nice walnut stock with almost zero dings and handling marks but also no finish. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 3664682 (.30-06) original receiver mfg. by Smith-Corona in 1943 with Criterion barrel and put together by James River Armory in 2013. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better full Parkerizing on all metal. Bore is mirror-bright and very strong (gauges TE = 0.0, MW = 0.0). Beautiful Boyd walnut stock and handguards have zero handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $1200. C&R
U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 4018984 (.30-06) original receiver mfg. by Remington in 1943 with Criterion barrel and put together by Rock River Arms in 2013. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better full Parkerizing on all metal. Bore is mirror-bright and very strong (gauges TE = 0.0, MW = 0.0). Beautiful Boyd walnut stock and handguards have almost zero handling marks. Includes black 1905-style leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $1275. C&R
U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 4752698 (.30-06), receiver mfg. by Smith-Corona in April, 1943 with RA 6-43 barrel. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better Parkerizing on all metal. Bore is mirror-bright and very strong (gauges TE = 1.0, MW = 0.0). Walnut stock looks new with basically zero handling marks. Includes Model 1905 leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1325. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 1388506 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in February, 1943 with replacement SA 2-52 dated barrel. Excellent condition with full dark gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice (TE = 2.5, ME = 1.5). A Garand with all WWII-era parts (except humped gas cylinder lock) with relieved op-rod. Has walnut stock that has been smoothed and refinished, a few light scratches and dings from storage. Includes military web sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1050. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2550027 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in February, 1944 with replacement SA 12-46 dated barrel. Excellent condition with full dark gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice (TE = 3.0, ME = 1.5). A Garand with all WWII-era parts with relieved op-rod. Has nice birch stock that has been repaired on forend with walnut handguards. Includes military web sling and cleaning kit in buttrap. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1175. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # J21113 (8mm) mfg. by the Nazis during WWII and rebranded at Zastava in c.1947/8. Very Good condition, a large-ring standard-length Mauser with 80% or better bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Has Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber and milled small parts. No matching serial numbers. Stock is laminated and has several repairs with two re-enforcing bolts near wrist. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A420 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949. Excellent condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 95% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers. Stock is oak. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood as well as leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # X9642 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1950. Excellent condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 95% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Boldly struck Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers. Stock is walnut with lighter oak handguard. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood as well as leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48 Mauser bolt-action rifle # M54961 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in c.1951. Excellent condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 95% or better original bluing on all metal components, bent bolt (bottom of knob flattened) and a sharp mirror-bore. Sharply struck Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers, stock is elm with some handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod, front sight hood and brown-leather sling with keeper. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
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