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SPORTERIZED and/or SCOPED MILITARY RIFLES

BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action SPORTERIZED rifle # G47056 (.303 British), a "peddled scheme" rifle mfg. by Standard Small Arms in 1918. Very Good condition with most oil-blacked finish. Bolt handle and rear sight matches receiver. Bore is fairly bright and very strong. Forend cut, no front handguard or nose cap. Receiver has been drilled & tapped in several places and a Williams mount with and non-labled 2.5-15x scope attached. Totally functional. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R  

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.2 Enfield bolt-action SCOPED rifle # PF156200 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in November 1949  Very Good condition, most painted (stoving) finish on all metal parts chipped and worn at sharp edges with an excellent mirror-bright bore and a 4-groove barrel. Matching bolt (no other parts are numbered) with 1-marked bolt head. Rear sight has been removed and a Cad-Technik scope mount has been added using existing bolts (can be EASILY restored to stock configuration).  Has NcSTAR 3-9x 40mm scope mounted. Stock bears witness to having served in India. PHOTO . . . $425.     C&R    SOLD

CHINESE Type 53 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action SPORTERIZED carbine # 3082781 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Factory 26 in 1955.  Excellent condition with 98% bluing on all metal parts, bore is excellent and mirror bright with a matching numbered bolt. Has been (stupidly) fitted into an adjustable ARCHANGEL green synthetic stock, with a removable 10-round magazine.  Folding bayonet is still attached. This type of "Bubba-izm" literally breaks my heart.  PHOTOS . . . $325.     C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action SCOPED rifle # 48023 (7.62x54R) by VKT mfg. in 1942 on an 1897 dated Sestroryetsk hexagonal receiver. Excellent condition with full bluing. Bolt-knob stamped 8023 (matching). Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes cleaning-rod. Postwar stock (squared finger joints) has only a few handling marks and has really pretty figure in the grain. Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains a NcSTAR 2.5x30mm long eye-relief scope with clear optics. Can EASILY be restored to stock appearance by locating a rear sight.  PHOTOS . . . $650.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action SCOPED rifle # 7664c (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf 42) in 1942.  A Russian-captured rifle in Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, Nazi markings on left side of receiver and barrel-shank have had their Swastikas PINGED. Has all-milled parts (solid front band), most parts inscribed with number 7664 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate. Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a B-SQUARE scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains a NcSTAR 4x32E long eye-relief scope with clear optics. Can EASILY be restored to stock appearance by locating a rear sight. PHOTO . . . $625.     C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action SPORTERIZED rifle # 8782k (8x57) mfg. by Mauser Borsigwalde in the early 1940's.  Excellent condition, with 95% or better re-blued metal finish. No markings other than faint Nazi eagle/swastikas on barrel & receiver. Totally sporterized, with bent-down bolt handle and altered safety. Bolt shroud and firing-pin numbered 8782 (matching), receiver has been drilled & tapped and bore is very strong and mirror-bright.  Has a Pachmayer buttstock and no rear sight but ramp hooded front sight. PHOTO . . . $525.     C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action SPORTERIZED rifle # 194 (8x57) beautifully created by Loyd Wright from a wartime 98k with faint eagle/swastika on receiver (but nothing else).  Excellent reblued condition, with very bright and strong bore. A finely crafted specimen, with a REDFIELD aperture rear sight and a ramped Marble-style front sight. The bolt has been nicely jewelled and the Monte Carlo style walnut stock is quite attractive.  PHOTO . . . $625.     C&R     SOLD

SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action SPORTERIZED rifle # ZHK470 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1940. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts. Non-numbered bolt has handle lengthened and bent down (like a PU sniper) and magazine floorplate is not matching. Bore is strong and mostly bright, front sight missing. Has synthetic sporter stock. Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a fancy 3-rail scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains an AIM 2-4x42mm long eye-relief scope with clear optics. PHOTOS . . . $250.    C&R   SOLD

SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action SCOPED rifle # GH7000 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent arsenal refinished condition, with 96% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching STAMPED serial numbers. Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Stock and handguard has scuffs in the finish but very few minor handling marks. Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a B-SQUARE scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains a Target Sports 2-7x32mm long eye-relief scope with clear optics. Can EASILY be restored to stock appearance by locating a rear sight.  PHOTOS . . . $225.    C&R   SOLD

SOVIET Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action SCOPED carbine # YD165 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1946. Excellent arsenal refinished condition, with 96% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching STAMPED serial numbers (with letter prefixes). Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). M-44 buttstock (with bayonet groove) has very few minor handling marks, lacks cleaning rod and handguard. Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains a NcSTAR 4x32 long eye-relief scope with clear optics. Can EASILY be restored to stock appearance by locating a rear sight, handguard, and cleaning rod. Includes Romanian brown leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $275.    C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94 Mauser bolt-action SPORTERIZED carbine # 66928 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1916 with bent-bolt. Excellent condition, with 90% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, all numbered parts stamped 928 (matching), beautiful ASH stock has been shortened with professional checkering at wrist.  Receiver has been DRILLED & TAPPED with a scope mount holding a Simmons Prohunter 2-6x32 long eye relief scope with very clear optics. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action SCOPED rifle # 451598 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1918 with bent-bolt and and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 90% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (bore disk stamped 6.51/0).  All visible serial numbered parts matching (non-numbered cleaning rod). Beech stock has some minor nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use.  Receiver has been DRILLED & TAPPED with a scope mount holding a Swift Mark I 4x32 scope with very clear optics attached. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R    SOLD

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin SCOPED rifle # 262023 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1958. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Near Excellent condition with 85% or better external bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is beech with MUCH LESS of the usual dings, scrapes and handling marks in the finish, II 53 stamped beneath buttplate. Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains a Target Sports 2-7x32mm long eye-relief scope with clear optics. Can EASILY be restored to stock appearance by locating a rear sight. PHOTO  . . . $595.      C&R    SOLD

TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action SCOPED infantry rifle # 17859 (8x57) rearsenaled by Ankara arsenal in 1940 from a WWI-era Gewehr 98. Near Excellent condition, with mostly bluing remaining on all external meta (browning at bottom and barrel bands from carry). Bolt not matching (but is correct straight bolt). Bore is extremely bright and strong, completely functional. Includes cleaning-rod. Stock is walnut with much VERY attractive figure.   Rear sight has been removed and replaced with a scope mount (NOT drilled or tapped) that contains a NcSTAR 4x32 long eye-relief scope with clear optics. Can EASILY be restored to stock appearance by locating an original rear sight.  PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 1898 Krag-Jorgenson bolt-action SPORTERIZED "carbine" 428011 (.30 Government) mfg. by Springfield Armory in December, 1902. A shortened and reconfigured infantry rifle that has been professionally reblued and now in Excellent condition. Walnut stock has been refinished after altering to carbine configuration with bold and clear JSA 1903 boxed cartouche on left side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $575.      C&R      SOLD

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action SPORTERIZED rifle # 413898 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield in 1911 with a WWII barrel by Remington. Excellent condition with 95% or better reblued finish on all metal. Bore is very shiny and strong. Has had a Williams aperture rear sight and Redfield front sight installed, with an attractive FAJEN sporter walnut stock. PHOTOS . . . $575.    C&R    SOLD

.22 Caliber TRAINING and TARGET RIFLES

BRITISH Model B.S.A. - MARTINI INTERNATIONAL single shot Target rifle # UE333 (.22 LR) mfg. by British Small Arms a very long time ago.  Very Good  condition with 90% or better blued finish. Has Parker Hale fittings, including rear and front sights and an adjustable palm-stop rail at bottom of forend. Features a VERY heavy barrel and extremely light trigger. PHOTOS . . . $925.     C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 45 MAS bolt-action training rifle # F411 (.22 LR) mfg. by St. Ettienne after 1945. Excellent condition with 90% or better Parkerized finish. Bolt also numbered 411, buttplate has oval containing MAS. Includes correct leather sling and two magazines. PHOTOS . . . $625.     C&R 

FRENCH Model 45 MAS bolt-action training rifle # F12294 (.22 LR) mfg. by St. Ettienne after 1945. Excellent-PLUS arsenal-refurbished condition with 100% Parkerized finish intact. Bolt also numbered 12294, buttplate has oval containing MAS, includes front sight hood. Includes new leather sling and two magazines. PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R    SOLD

WEST GERMAN Model E M1 22 semiautomatic rifle # 48170 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by ERMA-Werke in 1969.  A very cute M1 Carbine look-alike in Near Excellent condition, with full blued finish on metal. Includes one 10-round magazine. Some scuffs on stock, but nothing serious. PHOTOS . . . $295.     C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 65 Reising semiautomatic training rifle # 4771 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Harrington & Richardson in 1943.  Near Excellent condition, with one 10-round magazine. Has Redfield peep rear sight on receiver with protected blade front sight. Stock has a few very minor handling marks. Designed as a WWII trainer for the U.S. Marine Corps, it was meant to emulate the weight and feel of the M1 Garand rifle. PHOTOS . . . $550.     C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model 42 M-B bolt-action British Lend-Lease training rifle # 14314 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Mossberg in 1941.  Excellent condition, with one 7-round magazine. UNITED STATES PROPERTY marked on both receiver and barrel. Is fitted with WEAVER B6 scope (clear optics) and has British proof-marks on barrel, with a few handling marks on the Mannlicher-type buttstock. PHOTOS . . . $525.     C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 42 M (c) bolt-action training rifle, no serial number (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Mossberg in 1944-50.  Excellent-PLUS condition, full gorgeous high-polish blued finish with one 7-round magazine. This is the commercial version of the 42 M-B (above). Rear sight is open notch, front sight is hooded ramp. A few minor handling marks on the Mannlicher-type buttstock, detachable swivels not present. PHOTOS . . . $450.     C&R

U.S.A. Model 80 bolt-action rifle, no serial number (.22 Short, Long, Long Rifle) mfg. by Marlin before 1968.  Excellent condition, full blued finish with one 7-round magazine. Rear sight is open notch buckhorn. A few minor handling marks on the half-length buttstock, detachable swivels not present. PHOTOS . . . $160.     C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 19 N.R.A. MATCH bolt-action Target rifle # 29128 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Savage in c.1925.  Very Good condition, with one 5-round magazine and open sights. Has seen quite a bit of use, stock has been altered in the grip area and there is a repaired crack on right side. The entire rifle looks to have been coated with lacquer in the distant past. Includes grungy military-type sling. PHOTOS . . . $325.     C&R

U.S.A. Model 19 N.R.A. MATCH bolt-action Target rifle # 29227 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Savage in c.1925.  Near Excellent condition, with one 5-round magazine. Has receiver peep rear sight with hooded post front sight. Stock is quite nice for its age.  PHOTOS . . . $450.     C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model 19 - N.R.A. bolt-action Target rifle # 45682 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Savage in c.1932.  Excellent condition, with one 5-round magazine. Has tall receiver peep rear sight with hooded post front sight. Stock has a few scuffs but is quite a nice example.  PHOTOS . . . $525.     C&R

U.S.A. M2 bolt-action training rifle # 11965 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Springfield Armory in September 1941.  Near Excellent condition, with one 5-round magazine and M2-marked bolt head. Has Lyman receiver peep rear sight with ramped blade front sight. Stock has a few scuffs and an arsenal-repaired crack on the left side of tang. Includes Model 1905 leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . $975.     C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model 75 bolt-action Target rifle # 8058 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Winchester in 1940.  Excellent condition, with full blued finish on metal and one 5-round magazine. Has Redfield peep rear sight with hooded post front sight. Stock is quite nice for its age.  PHOTOS . . . $650.     C&R

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