RIFLES

BRITISH Martini-Enfield Mark I short-lever single-shot rifle (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1879 as a .477-500 and converted to the smokeless .303 round in 1896.   Very Good condition with most external finish intact. All original (not a Khyber-pass copy) and functional with a dark but strong bore (has recently had 50 rounds of ball ammo fired through it with no mishaps of FTF). Original stock and handguard sound with original finish and no cracks or splits, many military cartouches on right side. Includes original triangular socket-bayonet in excellent condition, cleaning rod and original leather sling. No import-marks, a nice shootable Martini.  PHOTOS . . . $750.  Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* Enfield bolt-action rifle # B36484 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1916. Near Excellent condition (*not* arsenal-refinished) with 80% bluing, a bold and mirror-bright 4-groove bore and old-style round cocking-knob. All matching numbers (back of bolt-handle hand-engraved to match), wood has li9kely been lightly sanded with almost no handling-marks since. A really attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R     SOLD

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* Enfield bolt-action rifle # E52449 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1917. Excellent condition (*not* arsenal-refinished) with 90% bluing and a bold and mirror-bright 4-groove bore and old-style round cocking-knob. All matching numbers, wood has original finish with almost no handling-marks. Not import marked, a really attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R     SOLD

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III Enfield bolt-action rifle # N99587 (.303 British) mfg. by London Small Arms in 1917. Very Good to Excellent condition (*not* arsenal-refinished) with 80% bluing and a bold mirror-bright 4-groove bore and old-style round cocking-knob. All matching numbers, early configuration with both front and rear volley sights, magazine cutoff with web-sling. Wood has original finish with quite a few handling-marks, missing rear handguard (easily acquired). Not import marked, a really attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R     SOLD

BRITISH Mark V Enfield bolt-action rifle # A5617 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1924.   Very Good to Excellent condition, with over 90% military finish on barreled receiver, less on smaller parts and magazine. All-matching numbers with a gorgeous mirror 4-groove bore.  Includes large square receiver aperture sight but no magazine-cutoff. Walnut stock has been sawed-off at forend with handguard and all barrel bands and nose-cap missing. Not import-marked, scarce transitional model between the No.1 SMLE and the No.4 Enfield series of rifles. Ex Charles "Skip" Stratton collection (author on a series of books on Enfield rifles).  PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R     SOLD

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action rifle # N0468 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in 1942 with CANADIAN-marked butt-stock. Very Good or better condition, with most military finish remaining. Has a lovely mirror 4-groove bore with 1-marked bolt-head.  Rear sight is of the L-type. Dark stock has Normal butt, small Canadian property-mark (arrow inside C) on bottom of grip. PHOTOS . . . $275.    C&R    

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action rifle # E13162 (.303 British) mfg. by B.S.A. Shirley in 1942 which has undergone Factory Thorough Repair (FTR) at Fazakerly in 1949 and not issued since.   Excellent-PLUS condition, with over 98% military finish, all-matching numbers (magazine stamped on back to match), with a gorgeous mirror 2-groove bore.  Has 0-marked bolt-head, nice light wood stock with virtually no scuffs or handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R    

CANADIAN Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 58047 (.30-06) mfg. by Eddystone in October, 1917. Very Good condition with 75% or better blued (not Parkerized) finish on metal and an extremely strong if a bit dark bore. Top of bolt-handle stamped to number receiver. Buttstock has a few dings and scratches, bold Canadian-property cartouche (arrow inside large C) on right side as well as stamped on top of receiver. Also property-marked for the Governor General's Foot Guards (an elite Canadian military unit) on right side. Includes a large (354-page) soft-cover book on the regimental history of the GGFG. Not import marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $875.  C&R  

CANADIAN Model 1905 bolt-action straight-pull infantry rifle # 15928 (.303 British) mfg. by Ross Rifle Co. in c.1908 with U.S. property-marks. Excellent condition with 100% bluing (likely professionally reblued) on all metal parts and an extremely strong if not too bright bore. Bolt still has case-colors, rifle remains in its original military configuration (most remaining have been sporeterized). Buttstock has its original finish with unit cartouches on the right side. U.S. marked on bottom of stock behind triggerguard with ordnance bomb and serial number (the only place the serial number appears on this or any Ross rifle). Handguard has had its varnish removed (a few small patches of varnish missing on buttstock as well). Includes original leather sling. Not import marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $975.  C&R     SOLD

CANADIAN No.4 Mk.1* Enfield bolt-action rifle # 93L0470 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch in 1950. Excellent condition, with 90% bluing and a mirror-bright 4-groove bore. Matching bolt, no other parts numbered, with 0-marked bolt-head. Has stamped C Mk.3 ladder rear-sight. Wood has original finish and few handling-marks, small Canadian property-mark (arrow inside of C) on bottom of butt behind triggerguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R  

CHILEAN Model 1912-61 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # A3389 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Steyr in 1912.  Very Good condition, with 40% or so fading bluing, receiver "in the white" (as is proper).  All matching numbers, has strong Chilean crest above chamber. Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong, walnut stock has original finish with considerable dings, dents and other handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and original sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R

CHILEAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action Carbiñero carbine # 41 (7mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1935.  Very Good condition, with 40% or so fading bluing, receiver bluing a bit "mottled". All matching numbers, has strong Chilean Carbiñero crest above chamber, and lovely Mauser banner atop rear receiver-bridge. Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong, walnut stock has original finish with great 1935-dated Chilean cartouche with some dings, scratches and other handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and original sling. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R    SOLD

EGYPTIAN Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # XM2695 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Very Good original condition with 50% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore is bright and strong. All numbers mismatched with Chinese bolt. Model 44 buttstock has a few handling-marks, Arabic number 21 painted on right side. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $140.    C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 2398 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1926 by Tikka on a hex receiver with an unstepped barrel. Very Good condition with 70% or better bluing, less on smaller parts. Matching number on bolt-body, bore is somewhat bright and very strong, no cleaning-rod. One-piece Russian stock has many handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R      SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 405863 (7.62x54R) mfg. in 1915 by New England Westinghouse with curved N.E.W. logo. Very Good condition with 60% or better bluing . Bolt body force-matched, bore is strong but not very bright, includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn stock has a few dings and handling marks, very clear "English Contract" cartouche on left side. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 837412 (7.62x54R) mfg. in 1915 by New England Westinghouse with straight N.E.W. logo. Very Good or better condition with 70-80% or better bluing . Bolt body is ground and stamped 412 to match, magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching. Bore is strong and quite bright, counterbored at muzzle, includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn stock looks new with some dings from handling and storage. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 1697a (8x57) mfg. by Danzig in 1908. Very Good or better condition, with 80% bluing (some of it turning brown from oxidation), receiver "in the white" (as is proper). Bold markings on receiver, rear "lange" rear-sight needs some work. No matching parts, bore is strong and mostly bright. Includes cleaning-rod, buttstock has very sharp cartouches on right side. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $425.     C&R       SOLD

INDIAN No.1 Mk.3* bolt-action rifle # 46637M (.303 British) mfg. by Ishapore Rifle Factory in 1953.  Near Excellent condition with very bright and strong bore. All parts matching receiver. Only a few of the expected handling-marks and compressions on wood.  PHOTOS . . . $295.    C&R     SOLD

INDONESIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher bolt-action carbine # A1226 (.303 British) mfg. by Steyr in 1904 and altered for the .303 round in 1952 (with added muzzle-break and rubber reciol-pad). Very Good condition with 60% mottled metal finish and bold markings. Slightly grainy but strong bore. Matching-numbered bolt, triggerguard numbered 2002 and has some scattered pitting.  Buttstock is straight-grained walnut, usual triangular dovetailed patch behind triggerguard. Has intact Indonesian crest (star with letters inside) above chamber (very unusual, as it is almost always ground off), includes one magazine-clip.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R      SOLD

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine # 11266 (6.5x50), mfg. by Kokura Arsenal  in c.1906.  Very Good or so condition, with 50% bluing on all parts (much of it turning brown from age), bore is dark but quite strong with counterbored muzzle. All parts mismatched, mum has been defaced with several knife-cuts, bolt has been crudely bent down. No cleaning-rod, stock has scrapes and dings but retains its original finish. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R 

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine # 0010403 (6.5x50), mfg. by Koishikawa Arsenal  in c.1905, a "school" carbine with very bold and beautiful Fukuoka Prefecture Tagawa Middle School cartouche.  Very Good or better condition, with 70% bluing on all parts (small parts turning brown from age), bore is dark but quite strong rifling. Bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 350. Mum has been lightly cancelled with "school" character stamped between it and model designation. No cleaning-rod, stock has only a few of the expected scrapes and dings but retains its original finish. Very bold and beautifully-done burned-in cartouche on left side with two characters each designating the numeral "4" between sling-swivel and buttplate. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R 

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle Series 27, # 20635 (6.5x50), mfg. by Nagoya Arsenal  in c.1938.  Excellent condition, with 90% or better bluing on all parts. bore is dark but quite strong. All matching numbers with INTACT MUM. No cleaning-rod, stock has been professionally refinished with zero handling-marks since. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $395.   C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 1, # 73617 (7.7x58), early model mfg. by Nagoya Arsenal  in 1939.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with full original bluing on all parts. Bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 330. Mum has been heavily ground, stock and handguard has a few of the usual handling-marks but has not been sanded with original finish. Missing aircraft-wings on rear sight as well as cleaning-rod, monopod and action-cover.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R

PERUVIAN Model 1932 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 00809 (7.65x54), mfg. by CZ  in c.1932.  Very Good condition, with 50% or so original bluing (smaller parts turning brown from age). Has very strong Peruvian crest above chamber and other markings are sharp as well. Bore is very bright and strong. Bent bolt has flattened and checkered knob and is matching receiver. Walnut stock & handguard has original finish with quite a few of the expected scratches and handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and original leather sling. Very scarce issue.  PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R      SOLD

PERUVIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 21302 (7.65x54), mfg. by Fabrique National  in c.1937.  Very Good condition, with 50% or so original bluing (smaller parts turning brown from age). Has very strong Peruvian crest above chamber and other markings are sharp as well. Bore is very bright and strong. Bent bolt has flattened and checkered knob and is matching receiver. Walnut stock & handguard has original finish with quite a few of the expected scratches and handling-marks, metal has some pitting at wood-line. No cleaning-rod. Very scarce.  PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 721798 (7.62x54R) mfg. in 1915 by New England Westinghouse with faint straight N.E.W. logo. Good condition or better with 30% or so bluing. No matching numbers, bore is strong but not very bright, includes cleaning-rod. One-piece Russian stock has a few dings and handling marks, faint "English Contract" cartouche on left side. PHOTOS . . . $175.   C&R      SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action infantry rifle # TH356 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore is mirror-perfect. Bolt and magazine floorplate stamped 356, buttplate not matching. Century billboard on left side of receiver. Buttstock has very few handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $120.    C&R     SOLD

SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 2F3121 (7x57), mfg. by Oviedo in c.1920.  Very Good condition, with 60% fading bluing, the smaller parts well browned. Has very strong markings and a strong bore with some dark areas. Triggerguard and magazine-floorplate matching receiver, all other parts mismatched. Walnut stock and handguard was once sanded, with very few marks since. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $295.     C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 1207 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1898 with bent-bolt.  Near Excellent condition, with 85% original bluing on all parts.  Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, with the usual muzzle-extension.  All matching numbers (all parts stamped 207). Walnut stock looks as if the finish was stripped but not sanded. Includes sling and sling-buckle. Not import-marked, rare this nice.  PHOTOS . . . $1350.    Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 83073 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1916 with bent-bolt.  Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, without the usual muzzle-extension.  All matching numbers (all parts stamped 073), lovely beech stock looks to have original finish with very few handling-marks.  Includes sling-buckle and nice military sling. Unit-disk stamped I 3 / No. 1145.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1150.    C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 41 SNIPER rifle # 52684 (6.5x55) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1900.  This is not one of the more common 41B snipers, the difference being (a) the bolt is in the white like a regular 96 rifle, but with a bent handle, (b) rear-sight is of the 96 type, (c) the stock-disc is of the two-screw unit-type, and (d) used an AGA m/42 3x65 scope in a Jackenroll upper and lower mount that were numbered but did not ever match the rifle's serial # (see Kehaya & Poyer, The Swedish Mauser Rifle, pages 173-175).   Excellent condition, with 90% bluing on receiver and barrel, less on bands, springs, triggerguard and magazine-floorplate from carry.  Has a bright and strong bore (disc stamped 6.51/3).  All-matching numbers (684), cleaning-rod not numbered. Stock and handguard are walnut with quite a few handling-marks from actual use. 1942-dated AGA 3x65 scope has a three-post reticule and quite decent optics, front lens has chip in edge that cannot be seen when looking through the scope. Original non-refurbished Swede snipers are quite rare and usually of Carl Gustaf manufacture, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1650.    C&R 

SWISS Model 1878 Vetterli bolt-action infantry rifle # 153764 (10.4mm Swiss rimfire) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in c.1880. Very Good condition, all-matching numbers (and every part is numbered). All original case-hardened finish a vivid black. Bore is dark but had strong rifling. Wood is walnut and has been lightly sanded, two finger-grooves being cut into forend. No cleaning-rod, not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $275.  Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

TURKISH Model Gewehr 88/05/15 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 6514 (8x57) mfg. before 1894, receiver re-stamped at Ankara in 1938.  Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing (some of it turning brown on small parts from oxidation). Bold markings on receiver. No matching parts, bolt has Arabic numbers, bore is strong and mostly bright. Includes cleaning-rod, buttstock has really nice grain and almost no handling-marks. Magazine cover has logo dated 1914. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $325.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1903 bolt-action infantry rifle # 260644 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Arsenal in 1907 with a replacement High Standard barrel made in May 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% or better blued (not Parkerized) finish on metal and an extremely bright and strong bore. Stock has very few dings and scratches, rectangular cartouches containing RIA EB as well as other such as FJA, RA and ordnance wheel on left side. A really superb example of a "low numbered" Springfield. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R      SOLD

VENEZUELAN Model FN-49 Saive semiautomatic rifle # 4285 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1953.   EXCELLENT-PLUS condition, with 98% original painted finish (stoving) and excellent mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers, Venezuelan crest on receiver is bold, with slotted muzzle-break.  Walnut stock has only a couple very minor handling-marks from storage, with bold "Venezuelan Armed Forces" cartouche. Not import-marked  PHOTOS . . . $1250.   C&R      SOLD