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MILITARY RIFLES
ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # B4317 (7.65x54) mfg. by Loewe in 1893. Near Excellent condition, with 80% or better bluing and a bold national crest above chamber. All metal parts numbered to receiver (including stock). Carbine is in its original configuration and has not had the 1910 modifications done (rear sight still has its secondary folding leaf). Bore is excellent and extremely bright with very strong rifling, includes correct brass muzzle-cover R.B. (for Republica Bolivia) scratched on right side of rear-sight mount (from the Chaco War). Stock has original finish with some small dings and handling marks from actual public use. Not import-marked, very rare in original configuration. PHOTOS . . . $725. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action engineer carbine # A1356 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1910. An Argentine arsenal-rework in Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing and black enamel on most parts. Crest above chamber slightly weak, serial numbers all matching except for stock, missing cleaning-rod, bore is extremely bright and strong. Walnut stock and handguard has some handling-marks and dings as well as a couple deep scratches. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # 7C5623 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Savage-Stevens in 1942 with SOUTH AFRICAN property markings. Excellent condition, an all-original rifle with over 95% original metal finish, matching bolt, and a gorgeous mirror 2-groove bore. U.S. PROPERTY on left receiver-rail, South African arrow inside U atop chamber. Has 2-marked bolt-head, rear sight is of the milled ladder type. Lovely birch stock and handguards with a few light dings and scratches from actual use (but still quite lovely). Includes U.S. type web-sling. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.2 bolt-action rifle # A18305 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in 1955. Excellent-PLUS condition, basically a new "Irish-contract" rifle that was unwrapped from cosmoline, cleaned, and maybe fired a few times. Perfect mirror-bore, new-looking metal and wood, with scarce L-marked (long) butt. All-matching numbers (including magazine), as nice as is obtainable for these. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R SOLD
COLOMBIAN Model 47 bolt-action rifle # 5752-58 (.30-06), mfg. by Madsen in 1958. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better original black-painted finish, bore is mirror-perfect. Stock has virtually no scuffs from handling and no apparent wear. Black medallion inset into left side of stock, missing front sling swivel for some unknown reason. This was the last military bolt-action designed for general use (complete with very effective muzzle-break and recoil-pad), not import-marked and as nice as these get. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R
FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 20763 (7.62x54R) undated barrel mfg. by Tikka on a hex receiver. Very Good condition with 70% or better bluing. Bolt-knob stamped 7054 (not matching), bore is mostly-bright and very strong, includes cleaning-rod. Civil Guard number S699869 struck through on right side of barrel-shank. One-piece Finn stock has many scratches and dings from heavy use and very thin (almost unnoticeable) diagonal hairline cracks on both sides by pistol-grip (easily repairable). PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 55430 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by VKT in 1942 with hexagonal receiver. Excellent-PLUS or better condition, all bluing remaining and strong markings. Bolt-knob and magazine floorplate both stamped 5430 (matching). Bore is mirror-bright with strong rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has only a very few light dings, otherwise looks new. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1884 Kropatchek bolt-action short-rifle # F33768 (11x59R French Gras) mfg. by St. Ettienne in 1885. Excellent condition with an extremely strong and bright bore. Metal has full bluing that is turning to plum in a few minor spots, no matching numbers (as usual for these), mechanically completely functional with 6-shot tubular magazine (having a working cut-off) and original leather sling as well as a very scarce 1884-dated bayonet and scabbard. Wood is sound, cleaning rod I believe is a reproduction (but correct for this rifle, and ONLY this rifle). Extremely rare, very few of these survive and most collections lack a specimen in ANY condition (much less one as attractive as this example). Not import marked, and worthy of the finest collection! PHOTOS . . . $2850. Antique, no FFL required
FRENCH Model 1892 Berthier bolt-action mousquetoon # G96959 (8x50R) mfg. by St. Ettienne in April, 1896. Excellent original condition with very little wear and ALL-MATCHING serial numbers (except for cleaning rod). Has shiny, very bright and strong bore. Buttstock has very clear circular cartouche on right side and a few handling marks but nothing major. Includes correct brown-leather sling and proper early bayonet and scabbard. Not import-marked and literally as nice as these get. PHOTOS . . . $575. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1892M Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # B59359 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Châttelerault in 1917. Excellent condition, N-marked chamber, all-matching serial-numbers on all numbered parts (stock crudely renumbered to match). Bore is mostly bright and very strong, metal has full blued finish. Replacement barrel marked MA C 1911. Very few handling-marks on walnut stock. Fully functional, includes correct brown leather sling as well as correct sword bayonet and scabbard in VG condition. Not import-marked, extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1907-15 Berthier bolt-action infantry rifle # A77376 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Continsouza in c.1918 (undated). Excellent or better condition with intact black "stoving" (enamel) on external metal, N-marked chamber, no matching serial numbers. Bore is amazingly bright and strong. Very few handling-marks and scratches on stock but better than most, fully functional. Includes correct long cruciform bayonet with scabbard and correct brown-leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle M-16 Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # D49463 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Continsouza in 1918. Near Excellent or better condition with 85% thinning bluing, N-marked chamber, matching bolt. Bore is slightly pitted with strong rifling. A few handling-marks and scratches on walnut stock but no issues. Fully functional, includes correct sword bayonet and scabbard in VG condition, some verdigris on scabbard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle M-16 Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # F77148 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Continsouza in 1918. Near Excellent or better condition with 85% thinning bluing, N-marked chamber, all numbers matching except bolt. Bore is mirror bright with strong rifling. Replacement barrel marked MA C 1933. Left side of receiver as well as bottom of triggerguard and magazine stamped OF for some unknown (at least to me) reason. A few handling-marks and scratches on beech stock, a couple inconspicuous arsenal repairs on left forend. Fully functional, includes correct sword bayonet and scabbard in VG condition. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model G-43 Walther semiautomatic rifle # 6790n (8x57) mfg. by Walther (code ac) in 1944. Excellent condition, a Russian-capture that was given to the East German police (VOPO) with its sunburst property mark on the left side of the receiver. Reblued over original phosphate-finish and really sharp intact Nazi markings. This rifle has an exceptional mirror-bore and is a fantastic, totally functional shooter. Most small parts electro-penciled to match (bolt-carrier re-stamped 6790 to match with aye-code K43 black-painted magazine, original sight-hood and cleaning-rod. Laminated buttstock has clear Nazi eagle on left side with a few dings and handling-marks, 6790 stamped on bottom of stock. A very attractive example. PHOTO . . . $2850. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model G-43 Walther semiautomatic SNIPER rifle # 8989i (8x57) mfg. by Walther (code ac) in 1944 with original zf4 scope. Very Good, with 70% or better original phosphate-finish (which is thinning on barrel and band). A "bringback" from WWII (the buttstock has been "duffle-cut" ands expertly repaired 4" from buttplate). This rifle has an exceptional mirror-bore and is a fantastic, totally functional shooter. Matching bolt-carrier (these are almost always mismatched) with aye-code K43 black-painted magazine, original sight-hood and cleaning-rod. Laminated buttstock was sanded when repaired with very few handling-marks since. Scope mount not original to this rifle (eagle/214 proof) though crudely stamped 8989, scope band-springs the usual reproductions (the originals having fallen apart long ago, along with nearly all others). Very tough to come by these days. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $4950. C&R
SWEDISH Model 94 bolt-action Mauser carbine # 70389 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1916. Excellent condition, at least 90% external bluing with near-perfect mirror-bore, all-matching numbers except end-cap and barrel-band, no provision for bayonet. I believe this to be a restoration of a previously sporterized M94 carbine, the buttstock is a professionally cut-down beech M96 rifle stock with ill-fitting buttplate but well done with convincing sling slot added. Has soldered muzzle extension (required for importation before 1986). Not import-marked and quite attractive. PHOTO . . . $725. C&R
A nice and rare Model 41 Swedish sniper
SWEDISH Model 41 SNIPER rifle # 61935 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf 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 a AGA m/42 or AGA m/44 3x65 scope in a Jackenroll upper and lower mount that were numbered and are (unusually) matching on this rifle. (see Kehaya & Poyer, The Swedish Mauser Rifle, pages 173-175). Excellent condition, with 90% or better bluing and a near-perfect mirror-bore. All-matching numbers (including both lower and upper scope mounts) except cleaning rod (as usual). Stock-disk reads KIK / I16 / No.177. Stock and handguard are of walnut with straight figure only a few contact-marks from adjacent rifles and some old rust on buttplate. Rare 1944-dated AGA 3x65 scope (number 166) has a three-post reticule and quite decent optics, front of both mounts numbered 935 to match rifle. Original non-refurbished Swede snipers are quite rare, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $2650. C&R SOLD
A SUPER nice 41B Swedish sniper
SWEDISH Model 41B SNIPER Mauser bolt-action rifle # 101715 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1902. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original bluing on all parts (some minor spotting on magazine-floorplate and triggerguard from actual use). Ajack 4x90 scope has very clear optics with upper and lower mounts as well as leather lens-covers. Has a very bright and strong bore (bore-disc indicating 6.51/0). Bolt (and all numbered bolt parts) matching receiver, remaining parts mismatched (usual for these snipers). Rear sight is of the M/55 micrometer type. Very lovely Beech stock & handguard has only a few minor handling-marks, scratches and compressions. Includes front sight-hood and used Swedish military rifle sling. Incredible condition for a rifle that is 113 years old. PHOTOS . . . $2350. C&R
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 524573 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1934. All-matching numbers. Near Excellent condition with 85% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Lovely streaked walnut stock and handguard has original finish with some of the usual scuffs and handling marks. Includes sling. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R
U.S.A. Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen bolt-action infantry rifle # 410831 (.30-40 Krag) mfg. by Springfield Armory in September, 1902. Excellent-PLUS condition with all original finish intact and lustrous. Has strong and bright 4-groove bore. Gorgeous tigerstriped walnut stock has bold J.S.A. 1901 cartouche in square stamped on left side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $825. C&R SOLD
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