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MILITARY RIFLES
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BRITISH SHTLE COND IV* bolt-action rifle # 7339 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1896 as a Long Lee LE I and reconfigured to SMLE specifications by Enfield in April 1907. Very Good condition with 60% oil-blacked finish. Bore is a bit dark with strong rifling. Bolt handle stamped A37873, rear sight and and nose-cap stamped 7339 to match receiver. Walnut stock has expected handling marks with forward volley sight intact, buttstock has unit-marked brass Mk. I buttplate. Includes very worn web sling with Afghan-style beaded decoration attached. Rare. PHOTOS . . . $750. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # L2903 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1917. Near Excellent condition with 85% or better oil-blacked finish. Bore is strong and quite bright, Bolt handle and nose-cap stamped L2903 to match receiver. Top of barrel-flat stamped with eagle surrounded by ÖSTER GENDARMIE (Austrian police). Walnut stock has expected handling marks but is sound, includes tan web sling. PHOTOS . . . $650. C&R SOLD
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # I24723 (.303 British) mfg. by British Small Arms in 1918. Excellent condition with 95% or better oil-blacked finish. Bore is mirror bright and strong (original `18 dated barrel), Bolt handle, rear sight and nose-cap stamped I24723 to match receiver. Walnut stock was refinished after adding 1" extension to read, silver 1964-dated U.S. quarter inserted in unit-disk cut-out on right side. An early import, stamped ENGLAND on receiver by serial number. PHOTOS . . . $650. C&R SOLD
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # 72865E (.303 British) mfg. by Ishapore Rifle Factory in 1941. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better oil-blacked finish. Bore is mirror bright and strong, Bolt handle and nose-cap stamped 72865 to match receiver. Walnut stock many dings and scrapes from actual use but is sound, rack number 33 stenciled in two places, unit disk stamped with Arabic numerals. Includes correct web-sling. An early import, stamped ENGLAND on right side. PHOTOS . . . $575 C&R SOLD
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # 12999X (.303 British) mfg. by Ishapore Rifle Factory in c.1945 and refurbished there in 1948. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better oil-blacked finish. Original markings on right side of receiver removed during refuirbishment (as usual for Ishapore), left side stamped SMLE No.1 Mk.III* over FR 48. Bore is mirror bright and strong, Bolt handle and nose-cap stamped 12999X to match receiver. Walnut stock arsenal repairs to both heel and toe. PHOTOS . . . $500. C&R SOLD
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # N53180 (.303 British) mfg. by British Small Arms, Shirley in 1943. Very Good condition with 60% or better oil-blacked finish (turning gray from age). Bore is strong and quite bright, Bolt handle, bottom of magazine and nose-cap stamped 53180 to match receiver, has undergone Factory Thorough Repair after WWII. Beech stock has expected handling marks, small chunk of wood missing from right side near bolt (as shown). PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.3* bolt-action rifle # 92545J (.303 British) mfg. by Ishapore in 1948 with detachable cup-type grenade-launcher. Very Good or better condition, with most remaining painted enamel finish (some of it flaking and the underlying metal turning brown) and a surprisingly mirror-bright 4-groove bore. Has all-matching serial numbers, soldered wire-wrapped forend reinforced with a bolt in front of magazine-well. Wood has some scrapes and contact marks from other rifles, with a dovetailed arsenal repair at heel and toe and on the bottom behind the sling swivel. Includes grenade launcher and box of .303 blank cartridges for fantastic fun launching tennis balls instead of grenades.. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action rifle # AE7765 (.303 British) mfg. at Maltby in 1943. Very Good or so condition, with 50% faded bluing on external metal, Bolt not matching. Has mostly bright 5-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. Stock has some of the expected handling marks. Includes spike bayonet and scabbard in good condition and sewn-on web sling. PHOTOS . . . $500. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action rifle # AU16574 (.303 British) mfg. at Maltby in 1943. Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing on external metal, magazine and front sight guards oxidized from contact with sweaty hands while in service. Bolt numbered AU16574 (matching). Has mirror-bright 2-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. rear shigh is of the L-shaped flip type. Stock has some of the expected dings, nicks and handling marks. Includes spike bayonet and scabbard in good condition. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $650. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1* Enfield bolt-action rifle # 76L5653 (.303 British) mfg. at Long Branch in 1944. Near Excellent condition, with 90% painted finish on external metal, magazine oxidized from contact with sweaty hands while in service. Bolt and magazine numbered 76L6653 (matching). Has mirror-bright 4-groove bore and 2-marked bolt-head. Stock has some a very glossy finish with a few scrapes and dings from handling. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $600. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.2 Enfield bolt-action rifle # PF313844 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in December 1953. Near Excellent condition, with 80% bluing on external metal, wear on at edges and corners. Bolt numbered PF313844 (matching). Has mirror-bright 4-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. Stock has some of the expected dings, nicks and handling marks. Includes No.9 blade bayonet and scabbard in good condition (not matching) with 1945-dated tan web sling. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R
CHINESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine # 1139928 (rechambered to 7.62x39) mfg. at Nagoya in c.1920. Excellent condition with full bluing on all major metal parts. Mum has been ground, bore is extremely bright and strong. No matching serial numbers (these were originally matched by assembly numbers instead of serial numbers anyway), Chinese assembly number 22 stamped on both upper and lower tangs as well as trigger guard. Missing cleaning rod, walnut stock and handguard has original finish with scrapes, dings and other handling marks, oval brand of Chinese character for "people" between two stars on right side near buttplate. EXTREMELY RARE and desirable configuration missing from most specialized collections. PHOTO . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
DUTCH Model 1895 Constabulary bolt-action Mannlicher carbine # 0408 (6.5x53R) mfg. by Hembrug in 1921 with bottom sling swivels and no handguard (as issued). Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing throughout. No matching serial numbered parts. Bore is strong and quite bright. Stock is walnut. Not import-marked, extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 3241 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1907 with [SA] Finn property mark on left side of barrel shank. Near Excellent condition with all bluing remaining. Bolt body knob stamped 3241 (matching). Bore is excellent and quite bright (is counterbored at muzzle to increase accuracy). Includes cleaning-rod, Finn two-piece as some nicks but is otherwise as new. PHOTOS . . . $525.* C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 62054 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1915 with [SA] Finn property mark on top right side of barrel shank. Near Excellent condition with all bluing remaining. Bolt body knob stamped 62054 (matching). Bore is excellent and quite bright (is counterbored at muzzle to increase accuracy). Includes cleaning-rod, Finn two-piece as some nicks and dings from actual use but no cracks. PHOTOS . . . $525.* C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 0071 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by VKT (Valmet) in 1940 on an 1895 dated Izhevsk receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better bluing and a mirror bright and strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). No matching serial numbers Russian one-piece stock is sound with some gouges, dings and compressions from transportation and storage. Includes cleaning rod and metal sling swivels. PHOTOS . . . $625.* Antique, no FFL required SOLD
ITALIAN Model 91 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciale bolt-action carbine # B5016 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by F.N.A. Brescia in 1932 (year X of Mussolini). Very Good condition with full bluing on metal but has s few spots of scattered verdigris and speckling. Shiny and very strong bore, buttstock has matching numbers on left side. Missing cleaning-rod but includes one six-round en-bloc clip PHOTOS . . . $400. C&R
ITALIAN Model 91/24 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Cavalry carbine with attached folding-bayonet # AC7856 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in 1936 (year XIV of Mussolini). Excellent condition with 90+% full bluing and an excellent, bright and strong bore. Beech stock and handguard has serial number and FAT 47 in oval cartouche on left side and some handling marks, Includes one six-round en-bloc clip. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R
ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # Q5992 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1942. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, bore bright and strong. Wood has original finish and serial number is matching the barrel, but sling swivel has been filled in with what looks to be plastic wood for some unknown reason, Includes cleaning rod, not import marked. PHOTO . . . $425.* C&R
ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # BH2212 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in late 1943. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, bore bright and strong. Wood has original finish with oval cartouche containing FAT 47 and serial number BN2212 (second letter misread when refurbishing, as the serial number sequence ends at BH), Rare type with sides of front sight cut for sight hood. Includes cleaning rod, not import marked. PHOTO . . . $725.* C&R
RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 568363 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Remington in 1917. Excellent condition with 98% or better remaining bluing, bore is strong and mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). All matching serial numbers including back of cocking knob. Includes cleaning-rod. Wood has been lightly sanded sometime in the distant past, Remington cartouche on right side faintly visible. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1650.* C&R
SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 66585 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1930. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching stamped serial numbers. Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Nice birch buttstock has a few very very minor scrapes and handling marks in the shellac. Includes cleaning rod and sling. PHOTOS . . . $575.* C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 8484 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1937. Very Good condition, original NOT REARSENALED with mostly full bluing on all metal parts except bottom of triggerguard and magazine. All matching stamped serial numbers, Bore has bright lands and slightly dark grooves (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Birch buttstock has bold 1837-dated Tula star on right and the expected handling marks for a rifle that was actually used in combat. Includes cleaning rod. Not import marked, and quite scarce thus. PHOTOS . . . $625.* C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # MH2634 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tula in 1944 on a HEX received made at Izhevsk in 1922. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching inscribed serial numbers (with letter prefixes), Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Birch buttstock has a few minor scrapes and handling marks in the shellac. Includes cleaning rod as well as sling. PHOTOS . . . $650.* C&R
SOVIET Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # PT1202 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1941. on a HEX receiver. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts. Bolt, magazine floorplate and buttplate stamped 1202 (matching). Bore is extremely bright and strong (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Birch M44 stock and handguard has a few very very minor scrapes and handling marks in the shellac. Includes cleaning rod and black web sling. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # EC646 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1945. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching stamped serial numbers, Bore is mirror-bright and very strong (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Beautiful laminated M44 stock and handguard has a few very minor scrapes and handling marks in the shellac. Includes cleaning rod. A very attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 388741 (6.5x55) by Carl Gustaf in 1916. Very Good condition, bluing a bit worn with a bright and very strong bore (disk stamped 6.52/3), All visible parts except rear band numbered 741 (unnumbered cleaning rod). Beech stock and handguard has some handling marks, includes correct bayonet with scabbard. PHOTOS . . . $575.* C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96/38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 199456 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1906 with straight bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, about 95% external bluing. Has mirror-bright and strong bore (disk stamped 6.49/0), all visible parts serial numbered 456 (unnumbered cleaning rod). Rear sight has VÄSTERÅS wheel-type insert. Walnut stock and handguard has many handling-marks (mostly compressions and scuffs) over the past 107 years but has not been refinished. PHOTO . . . $675. C&R SOLD
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