Firearms from the Commander Norman Lane (1940-2011) collection:

HANDGUNS

CZECH Model CZ52 semiautomatic pistol # K10013 (7.62x25), mfg. at CZ in 1953.  Excellent condition, a 1978 VOP rework with full black Parkerized finish.  Bore is very shiny and strong. All matching-numbers, includes one magazine and leather holster.  PHOTO . . . $275.   C&R    SOLD

CZECH Model CZ70 semiautomatic pistol # 700315 (.380 ACP) mfg. at Ceska Zbrojovka, Prague in 1981. Excellent condition with 98% or so original bluing with no evident wear. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, markings are very sharp with one fingergrip magazine. PHOTOS . . . $150.    Not C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 1930 Broomhandle semiautomatic pistol # 809850 (7.63mm), mfg. at Mauser factory circa 1931. Very Good condition, much original bluing but has uniform external pitting. Bore has been sleeved by Mentor Arms and all springs replaced. Functional and complete, all original markings sharp and clear. Includes repro wooden buttstock/holster in excellent condition. PHOTO . . . $675.    C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model P-08 semiautomatic Luger pistol # 8541f (9mm Parabellum) mfg. by Mauser in 1940. A Russian-capture pistol in Excellent or better condition, all markings very clear and bold, has been hot-dipped blued by the Russians, with small X stamped on slide.  All matching numbers except magazine (side-plate number crossed-out and etched with 41 to match), bore is frosted but has strong rifling. Grooved plastic grips. This Luger is functional and action is very tight. PHOTOS . . . $750.    C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model P-38 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 2543f (9mm Parabellum) mfg. at Mauser (Nazi code byf 43) in June 1943.  Very Good condition, with 80% bluing (some scattered pitting on left side from being "holstered wet". Bore is very strong and mirror-bright. All-matching numbers with strong markings. Includes one unnumbered postwar eight-round magazine stamped. Not import-marked and totally correct. PHOTOS . . . $650.    C&R    

EAST GERMAN Model 59 Makarov semiautomatic pistol # BV3454 (9x18 Makarov) mfg. by Ernst Thaelmann, Suhl in 1962. Excellent condition, very little holster-wear or marks on slide. Gorgeous mirror-bright bore and unbelievably smooth functioning. Includes non-standard black thumbgroove (required for importation but easily replaces with the proper EG grips) as well as two magazines and an excellent-PLUS brown leather holster. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # AN932 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1941. Excellent arsenal-refinished condition, 100% bluing with a mirror-bright and very strong bore. All markings bold, small import-marking on barrel. Grips are original checkered walnut, no other accessories. PHOTOS . . . $175.    C&R 

SPANISH Model B semiautomatic pistol # 232922 (9mm Parabellum), mfg. by Star in 1945 (Eibar date-code Ñ). Excellent arsenal-refinished condition with 95% or better bluing and all-matching serial numbers (including magazine). Has a strong and bright bore, and is functional. Includes one magazine, with worn checkered walnut grips.  PHOTO . . . $275.    C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model Micromax semiautomatic pistol # 07-04-12160-97 (.380 ACP), mfg. by Llama in 1997 with SPANISH AIR FORCE logo on right side of slide. As new, test-fired only, a few minor handling-marks. Includes one magazine and no other accessories. PHOTO . . . $275.    NOT C&R   SOLD

MILITARY RIFLES
all items are import-marked unless specifically stated otherwise

CANADIAN Enfield CNo.4 Mk.1* bolt-action rifle # 95L1746 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch arsenal in 1950. Near Excellent condition, metal has most finish remaining (magazine browned), stock has quite a few dings and handling-marks but is sound and has not ever been sanded. Bore is mirror-bright and gorgeous 4-groove type, bolt-head stamped with #1. Rear sight is of the C Mk.3 stamped ladder type. PHOTOS . . . $350.     C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model vz52 semiautomatic rifle # E19844 (7.62x45) mfg. by CZ Bystrica in 1956. Near Excellent condition with most original Parkerized finish intact (some browning on stamped parts) and a gorgeous, mirror-bore. Includes front sight-hood. Stock has the usual hairline cracks and repairs, but appears sound. PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 233284 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1943. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine floorplate and buttplate not matching (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Stock is of the postwar type (squared finger-joints) with virtually no handling-marks and looks new. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # Q77508 (7.5x54mm) mfg. by St. Ettienne in early 1950. Excellent-PLUS, arsenal refurbished condition with near 100% Parkerized finish on all metal and a nice wood stock and handguard. Mirror-bright bore, matching bolt, no other parts matching. Includes integral spike-bayonet and sling. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # G12024 (7.5x54 MAS), mfg. by St. Ettienne in c.1960. Excellent-PLUS condition with a strong, mostly-bright bore. Gorgeous metal and wood, includes THREE 10-round magazines, no accessories. PHOTOS . . . $525.   C&R      SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 1599V (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1942. Very Good condition. all-matching except for bolt ( # 5054c, all parts matching) and likely stock & handguard. All Nazi stamps on metal intact. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright. No cleaning-rod but has original front sight-hood. An early Century import. PHOTO . . . $425.    C&R   SOLD

INDIAN Enfield No.2A1 bolt-action rifle # U3954 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Ishapore Arsenal in 1967. Near Excellent condition, metal thickly covered in black enamel (some chipping on magazine). All matching serial numbers, bore is bright and sharp. Stock has original finish with some heavy contact marks but no repairs, numbers 111 painted on right side. PHOTOS . . . $195.    C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # AQ8007 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1940. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, bore bright and strong. Wood has original finish with a few compressions and light scratches. PHOTO . . . $450.    C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # QI9687 (6.5x52) mfg. by Armaguerra Cremona in 1943-44. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, bore bright and strong. Wood has original finish and serial number is matching the barrel, includes cleaning rod. PHOTO . . . $375.    C&R   SOLD

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action TRAINING rifle # 78 (smoothbore). Good condition with zero original bluing remaining. No markings except for 78 on left side of receiver (bolt parts also all numbered 78). No cleaning rod, wood has original finish with many scuffs and dings. Not import-marked, a round cannot be chambered or fired in this rifle, else all functional and a good source of parts if nothing else. PHOTO . . . $150.   C&R  

MEXICAN Model 1924 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 1629 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National (Belgtium) in 1924. Good or so condition, with most bluing remaining but with areas of rust and pitting on the external metal. No matching straight bolt, bore is mostly bright and strong, completely functional. Missing cleaning-rod and handguard, as well as entire ladder rear sight. Nice bold Mexican coat of arms above chamber. PHOTOS . . . $195.    C&R   SOLD

MEXICAN Model 1924 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring carbine # 15935 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrica Nacionale de Armas in 1932. Very Good or better condition, with most bluing remaining on the external metal (much of it turning brown). Matching bolt, no other parts numbered. Bore is extremely bright and strong, completely functional. Missing cleaning-rod, slider on rear sight loose, nice bold Mexican coat of arms above chamber. Stock has long crack behind tang. PHOTOS . . . $425.    C&R   SOLD

POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # BR20065 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1954. Excellent-PLUS, literally UNISSUED condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright perfect bore. All-matching numbers, wood nearly mar-free, includes correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $425.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # KP1433 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula in 1955-6. Excellent-PLUS condition, an arsenal-refurbished example with 100% blue (blade-bayonet hard-chromed), bore mirror-bright and nearly perfect. Shellacked laminated buttstock with numbers matching everywhere (no cross-outs or line-throughs). Wood has a couple minor handling-marks. Includes cleaning-kit in butt-trap. PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 44603 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1941 (Eibar date-code M).  Very Good condition with 60% bluing (some wear on barrel and fittings) and a sharp mostly bright bore. Stock shows some scrapes, dings and compressions but retains its original finish and has never been sanded.  PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 890428 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1947. Very Good condition, with much external bluing. All-matching numbers including magazine. Wood is beech and lloks to have been lightly refinished, end of stock stamped V 45 beneath buttplate. Includes sling and muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $250.    C&R   SOLD

TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle 11948 (8x57) rearsenaled by Kirkkale arsenal in 1945. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing remaining on all external metal.  Bolt not matching (but is correct turned-down type with flattened bottom of knob). Bore is extremely bright and strong, completely functional. Includes cleaning-rod and new-looking leather sling attached with leather laces. Stock is nearly flawless Beech (a couple small compressions) and is extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

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