SOUTH AMERICAN RIFLES
all items are import-marked unless specifically stated otherwise

ARGENTINA Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B4245 (7.65x54) mfg. by Loewe in 1892.  Excellent condition, with 95% or better deep bluing.  All parts matching receiver, including cleaning rod and stock. Crest above chamber ground off (as usual).   Bore excellent and extremely bright with very strong rifling. Walnut stock has subtle tigerstriped figure and a few dings, features short handguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $695.*    Antique, no FFL required      SOLD

ARGENTINA Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B4292 (7.65x54) mfg. by Loewe in 1892.  Excellent condition, with 95% or better deep bluing.  All metal parts matching receiver, including cleaning rod, buttstock has different serial number. Crest above chamber ground off (as usual).   Bore mostly bright with strong rifling. Walnut stock has been lightly sanded long ago, features short handguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $550.*    Antique, no FFL required   

ARGENTINA Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B7680 (7.65x54) mfg. by Loewe in 1892.  Excellent condition, with 95% or better deep bluing.  All parts matching receiver, including cleaning rod. Crest above chamber ground off (as usual).   Bore excellent and extremely bright with very strong rifling. Walnut stock has tigerstriped figure and a few dings, features short handguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $650.*    Antique, no FFL required      SOLD

ARGENTINA Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # A3022 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1909.  Very Good condition, with most bluing remaining (blued receiver). Crest above chamber has been ground off. Basically a shooter, as the stock and stock fittings are from a Model 1908 Brazilian contract Mauser, and the bent-down bolt is from a CZ Mauser made at Brno. The bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong (it's only saving grace) and the stock has its original finish (with the accompanying many dings and handling marked).  Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $425. *      C&R   

ARGENTINA Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # M0172 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1910.  Near Excellent condition, with most bluing remaining (blued receiver). Crest above chamber bold. All matching numbers (including cleaning rod and stock). Bore is strong and very bright. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish with dings and handling marks from 112 years of being.  PHOTOS . . . $600. *      C&R     

BRAZIL Model 1894 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring carbine # 1921 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1894 with 18' barrel. In Very Good condition with most original bluing evenly worn or turned plum (receiver 'in the white' as is proper). All matching serial numbers except cleaning rod, bore is very bright and strong. Wood has original finish with some of the expected handling-marks and a bold cartouche on left side, Crest atop receiver very bold.  Not import-marked quite rare. PHOTOS . . . $1250.    Antique, no FFL required      SOLD

BRAZIL Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 5987k (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM in 1910.  Very Good  condition, with 80% or better bluing and some scattered vergigris, receiver in the white (as is proper). Brazilian crest above chamber very bold. All matching serial numbers except cleaning rod. Walnut stock has original finish with some of the expected handling-marks (it has been 112 years after all) with very sharp Star of David cartouche on right side.   PHOTOS . . . $725.*   C&R       SOLD

BRAZIL Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 1685 (7x57) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1938. Near Excellent condition with 95% high-polish bluing, bolt and triggerguard numbered 1685 (matching), triggerguard stamped 61.  Extremely bright bore with strong rifling and fantastic detailed Brazilian crest above chamber and Mauser banner stamped or rear of receiver, All metal has high-polished commercial deep-black finish. Walnut stock has quite a few handling marks (mostly dings) with original finish, some unit markings painted on right side. Is import-marked, missing cleaning rod. Rare, this is only the second one of these I have ever encountered. . PHOTOS . . . $1450.      C&R     SOLD

CHILE Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # E6474 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% or so original deep bluing (barrel bands and triggerguard turning brown) and all-matching serial numbers (including cleaning-rod) with bold Chilean crest above chamber.  Strong, extremely shiny bore, decent walnut stock (with 1895-dated cartouche) with many scuffs from adjacent rifles but original finish that has not been sanded. PHOTOS . . . $850.*    Antique, no FFL required   

CHILE Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # H9048 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Excellent condition, with 95%+ original deep bluing and all-matching serial numbers (including cleaning-rod) with bold Chilean crest above chamber.  Strong, extremely shiny bore, lovely walnut stock (with 1895-dated cartouche) with a few scuffs and handling-marks but original finish and has not been sanded. PHOTOS . . . $1275.*    Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

CHILE Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action carbine with bent bolt # A7348 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Excellent condition, with 90% or better original deep bluing, bolt not matching (but all numbered except cleaning rod matches receiver).  Chilean crest above chamber very weak, bore is very bright and strong.  Walnut stock was refinished long ago. Not import marked, scarce. PHOTOS . . . $625.    Antique, no FFL required      SOLD

CHILE Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action carbine with bent bolt # D1466 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Near Excellent condition, with 85%+ original deep bluing, bolt not matching (but all numbered except cleaning rod matches receiver).  Chilean crest above chamber weak but discernable, borer isn't too bright but has strong rifling. Walnut stock was refinished long ago (likely when the thin diagonal crack of the forend was repaired). Not import marked, scarce. PHOTOS . . . $575.    Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1912 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # B8068 (originally 7x57mm, rechambered by the Chileans to 7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Steyr in 1912.  Stock has original finish with many handling marks in the 110-year interim, 1912-dated cartouche on left side. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . . $675.*    C&R      

CHILE Model 1912 Mauser bolt-action carbine with bent bolt # A78 (7x57mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Steyr in 1912. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing (less on barrel-bands, receiver "in the white" as is proper) and a very strong mirror-bright bore. Bolt and triggerguard stamped A78 (matching)_, magazine floorplate stamped 84.   Very attractively marbled walnut stock has original finish with some handling marks in the 110-year interim, bold 1912-dated cartouche on left side. Includes cleaning-rod and worn leather sling, not import marked. PHOTOS . . . . $925.    C&R      SOLD

PERU Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 31635 (7.65x53) mfg. by Mauser in c. 1914. Excellent condition, with 90% or better original bluing (receiver in the white as is proper for these). Bore is near-perfect, Peruvian crest is very bold, and that roller-coaster rear sight works perfectly. All numbered parts matching EXCEPT BOLT  (as usual, as they were stored separate from the rifles for security),  Fiddleback walnut stock is very attractive with some of the expected handling marks. Missing cleaning-rod, includes correct but mismatched bayonet and scabbard by Simson Suhl in Very Good condition.  Not import-marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $1450.*    C&R      SOLD

PERU Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 22182 (7.65x54) mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1936.  Very Good condition, with mostly full remaining bluing on all external metal. All matching numbers, bore is extremely bright and very strong, completely functional. Includes cleaning-rod, nice bold Peruvian coat of arms above chamber. Stock and handguard have original finish with quite a few dings but no cracks. Not import-marked, PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R     SOLD

URUGUAY Model 1902 Rolling Block single military carbine # 861 (7x57mm) mfg. at Remington in c.1905 with three-line legend on tang. Very Good condition, top of barrel marked 861 and CAL. 7 M.M. with a very small folding ladder ,rear sight. External metal has little finish (these were not originally blued) but has no rust or other damage present. Bore is quite bright with very strong rifling. Stock has very few handling marks and no damage, weak but discernable circular cartouche on right side behind sling-swivel reads EXERCINI - URUGUAYO.  Action is very tight and totally functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $850.    C&R     SOLD

VENEZUELA Model 24/30 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 27068 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in the mid-1930's. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% or so bluing remaining, receiver is in the white (as is proper) with very bold crest above chamber. Bore is very bright and shiny, replacement bent bolt numbered 68 (matching receiver) missing cleaning-rod. Has milled magazine-follower and flat milled buttplate. Wood is very pretty walnut with very few handling-marks from contact with adjacent rifles.  A very attractive and handy 7mm, not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $1250.     C&R   

VENEZUELA Model 24/30 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 36536 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in the mid-1930's. Excellent PLUS literally UNISSUED condition, with 99+% original factory bluing, receiver in the white (as is proper) with bold crest above chamber. Bore mirror-perfect, all-matching numbers with non-numbered cleaning-rod. Has milled magazine-follower and flat milled buttplate. Wood is very pretty walnut with very few very minor handling-marks.  A very attractive and handy 7mm  short rifle in gorgeous (likely UNIMPROVABLE) condition, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $1850.    C&R     SOLD

VENEZUELA Model 24/30 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 30305 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in the mid-1930's with bolt-handle professionally bent down.  Excellent PLUS literally UNISSUED condition, with 99+% original factory bluing, receiver in the white (as is proper) with bold crest above chamber. Bore mirror-perfect, bent bolt not numbered and has channel of handle in the right side of the stock.  Has milled magazine-follower and flat milled buttplate. Wood is very pretty walnut with very few very minor handling-marks.  A very attractive and handy 7mm  short rifle, pity about the bolt handle. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $950.    C&R      SOLD

SWEDISH MAUSER RIFLES

SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 58262 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1914.  Excellent condition, with 95% or more intact bluing. This is an Interarms late-1950's import, with INTERARMSCO G33/50 stamped atop the date (which can faintly be read).  Matching bolt-knob and all bolt parts, remainder of serial-numbered parts mismatched (as usual for these). Has a sharp bright bore, Nicely refinished Walnut stock and handguard has a glossy appearance, white metal disk on right side reads CALIBER 6.5MM MADE IN SWEDEN,  Includes sling-buckle and non-original leather sling.   PHOTOS . . . $875.   C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 228584 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1908 with straight-bolt and unthreaded muzzle.  Near Excellent condition, with 85% or better bluing on metal (both barrel-bands, triggerguard and magazine-floorplate a bit faded and worn from carry). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, Bolt and barrel-bands mismatched, right side of receiver has been drilled & tapped for U.S. type receiver sight (which is not present).  Walnut stock has many nicks and dings and the stock disk is missing.  Basically a "shooter" and priced to reflect that.  PHOTOS . . . $275.*     C&R      SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 364653 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1915 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle with aftermarket muzzle-break attached.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better bluing on metal with no apparent wear. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.49/0),  Bolt, all bolt parts, buttplate and magazine floorplate stamped 653 (matching), all other numbered parts not matching. Really nice beech stock and handguard has minimal handling marks, includes U.S.G.I. green web sling.  PHOTOS . . . $750.*     C&R    m   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 367709 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1915 with straight-bolt and unthreaded muzzle.  Near Excellent condition, with 85% or better bluing on metal (both barrel-bands, triggerguard and magazine-floorplate a bit faded and worn from carry). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, All numbered parts stamped 709 (matching).  Nicely figured Walnut stock has some nicks and dings with a brass unit disk (marked F14 / 153) and a metal range-plate tacked to right side, scorch mark on right side of forend.  PHOTOS . . . $495.*     C&R       SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96/38B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 45890 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser  in 1900 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (with metal muzzle-cap). Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing. Has very strong markings and a bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.52/3).  Rear band mismatched, else all matching numbers,  rear-sight has a VÄSTERÅS wheel-type insert.  Walnut stock & handguard has very few handling marks.  PHOTOS . . . $495.   C&R      SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96/38B Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 94355 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1901 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle with aftermarket muzzle-break attached.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.49/0) with T-marked rear sight (ranged from 150-600 meters). All matching numbers except rear band (329), bolt shroud electro-penciled 355 to match.  Beech stock & handguard has some dings and compressions, but nothing serious or distracting.  PHOTOS . . . $575.     C&R    

SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 656594 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna  in 1942 with bent bolt and unthreaded muzzle.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk stamped 6.51).  All numbered parts stamped 594 (matching). T-marked rear sight is calibrated for 150-600 meters. Beech stock looks pristine but for some stains on left side.  PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 38B Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 685010 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1943 with bent bolt and threaded muzzle (with metal muzzle-cap). Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts and little apparent wear. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.49/1).  All numbered parts stamped 010 except front band.  Beech stock & handguard has very few handling marks.  Has T-marked rear sight. PHOTOS . . . $695.    C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 41B SNIPER bolt-action rifle # 310394 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1912. A very nice EXCELLENT specimen, with 95% bluing, only upper and lower scope-mount, bolt (and all bolt parts) and buttplate matching receiver (as usual for these). Includes 1941-dated AJACK 4x90 scope with exceptionally bright and clear optics and leather lens-caps, scope-mount numbered to rifle. Near-perfect mirror-bright bore, with 6.53/1 bore-disc, dial-type m/55 rear-sight adjustable from 100 to 600 meters in 25-meter increments. Buttstock and handguard are beech with some small nicks and compressions in the wood from handling and storage, but considerably nicer than is usually seen and quite a handsome rig. Scope can (numbered to this rifle) has been misplaced by collector, but if found we will ship it to the new owner at no cost.  PHOTOS . . . $4250. includes shipping in hard case    C&R      SOLD