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CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring carbine # B6753 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895. Very Good condition, with 80% or better original bluing, number on bolt handle weakly struck, but bolt parts numbered 57 and magazine floorplate, triggerguard, and cleaning rod not numbered. Chilean crest above chamber very weak, bore is somewhat bright and strong. Beech stock was refinished long ago. Not import marked, scarce. PHOTOS . . . $825. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
CHILEAN NAVY Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 393 (7.62 NATO) mfg. by Loewe in 1895. Near Excellent condition, with 95%+ original deep bluing and no matching serial numbers (bolt stamped E1624). Anchor crest above chamber. Strong, extremely shiny bore, lovely walnut stock (with weak 1898-dated cartouche) with a few scuffs and handling-marks but original finish and has not been sanded. Not import marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $1275.* Antique, no FFL required
COLOMBIAN Model 1950 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 07984 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1950. Excellent overall condition with 90% Parkerized finish on all metal parts. Bolt numbered 07984 (matching), very strong mirror-bright bore, with very clear Colombian crest above chamber. Beech buttstock and handguard has almost no handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and green-leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $975. C&R
COLOMBIAN Model 1950 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 1743 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1950. Very Good or better condition, all bluing has been removed but it has very little actual wear. Bolt numbered 1743 (matching), very strong and quite bright bore, with very clear Colombian crest above chamber. Walnut buttstock and handguard has a few handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and brown leather sling. Not import marked, scarce. PHOTOS . . . $675. C&R SOLD
CZECH Model 98k Mauser bolt-action carbine # 1766L (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ (code dou 45) in 1945. Unissued, near PERFECT condition with zero wear. Bolt numbered 1766L (matching) has non-numbered STAMPED barrel bands, magazine and winter triggerguard. Bore is quite mirror-bright and very strong, laminated stock is pristine. Stock not routed for cleaning rod, includes front sight hood and likely reproduction leather sling. Literally UNIMPROVABLE condition. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
DUTCH Model 1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali rifle # 17F (11x52R) mfg. by J. F. J. Bar, Delft in 1884. Very Good condition, with an excellent, very bright strong rifled bore. External metal was "in the white" and most of it has turned brown but shows little actual wear, Wood retains original finish with awesome cartouche of crowned W (for King William III, reigned 1849-1890) flanked by flowers, DELFT above and date 1885 at sides. All-matching serial numbers (17F). Mechanically sound (including functioning magazine-disconnect). Stock is sound with no cracks, it does have a cleaning rod but it is not correct (rods were all removed when the Vitali magazine was retrofitted in 1891), I would not hesitate to shoot it this rifle if I had any ammo at all (.43 Egyptian ammo can be safely used if no Beaumont ammo can be found). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $675.* Antique, no FFL required SOLD
DUTCH Model 1895 No.4 Mannlicher bolt-action carbine # 9330D (6.5x53R) mfg. by Steyr in 1900 with long handguard. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing. Bolt numbered 9330 (matching, all bolt parts also triggrguard samped 30). Bore is strong and quite bright. Stock is and walnut with faint 1905-dated cartouche on right side. Includes cleaning rod and sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R SOLD
DUTCH POLICE Model 48 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 17491 (rechambered from 8mm to 7.62 NATO) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1950 with blank receiver (small stamp 7,62 on top), right side stamped POLITI 17491. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing and mirror-bright bore. Bolt numbered 2145 (not matching), light pitting at wood line. Beech stock has auxiliary sling swivel on left side. Includes short cleaning-rod and worn leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1907-15 Berthier bolt-action infantry rifle # FH35635 (8x50R Lebel) mfg. by St. Etienne in 1917, barrel marked MA S 1917. Very Good or so condition, with 70& or better subdued bluing on external metal (magazine tarnished from contact with sweaty hands). This rifle has extended magazine for use with M-16 type 5-round en-bloc clip (3-round en-bloc can also be used). Bolt not matching, otherwise all matching serial numbers. Bore is quite bright and strong. Stock has some of the expected dings dents and rough handling marks, includes worn but correct leather sling. Not import marked. PHOTO . . . $600.* C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model Kar. 71 bolt-action single-shot cavalry carbine # 8969 (11mmi) mfg. by Austrian Arms Factory in 1876. Good external condition, some areas of heavy pitting but is completely functional and not at all ugly. All matching serial numbers on all parts, bore is amazingly near perfect and mirror bright. Buttstock has some heavy handling marks but has never been refinished and all original stock cartouches are extremely bold. Includes very worn leather sling. Not import-marked, extremely rare. PHOTO . . . $800. Antique, no FFL needed SOLD
GERMAN Model Kar. 88 bolt-action Commission cavalry carbine # 8513d (8x57i) mfg. by V.C. Schilling, Suhl in 1890. Good condition, with little bluing (receiver was in the white, as is proper). mostly matching serial numbers (a couple bolt parts have different numbers), unit marks IX. 13 on left side of nose-cap, same crossed-through unit marks on right side of barrel band. Bolt has spoon-type handle. Somewhat bright bore (stamped with S) has some roughness but rifling is very strong. Buttstock has some handling marks, includes repro 98k sling. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $950. Antique, no FFL needed SOLD
GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 WAR BOND bolt-action infantry rifle # 8577y (8x57mm) mfg. by DWM in 1916. Near Excellent condition, metal has most bluing (receiver in the white). All parts except for front action bolt and a few bolt parts numbered 77 matching receiver serial number, bolt numbered 8577y (matching). Bore has been plugged. All other parts (bolt, etc.) functional. Has original totally-functional "roller coaster" rear sight. Includes cleaning rod. Beech buttstock is matching and has original Mauser leather sling. Extremely attractive for display use only. PHOTOS . . . $600. C&R
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 588u (8x57) mfg. by Mauser Oberndorf (code 42) in 1939. Excellent condition, with all original bluing intact (some minor verdigris in scattered places). Rifle is mostly matching, bolt (and all bolt parts), triggerguard, magazine floorplate and even s6ock bolts numbered 588 or 88, Stock and barrel bands are from another rifle (likely a restored duffle-cut bringback). All Nazi markings are intact, sling and cleaning rod appear to be reproductions. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Has laminated wood stock with weak Nazi markings. PHOTO . . . $1500. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 9803k (8x57mm) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code 147) in 1939. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with full rebluing. Nazi eagles with swastikas intact on barrel and receiver. Has stamped all-milled parts electro-penciled 9803 to match receiver. The bore is extremely bright and strong. Laminated buttstock has 9803 stamped on left side. Includes reproduction cleaning rod and capture screws, plus Russian PPSh web and leather sling. Very attractive. PHOTO . . . $1150. C&R SOLD
GREEK Model 1903/14 Mannlicher-Schoenauer bolt-action infantry rifle # G5332 (6.5x54 M/S) mfg. by Breda in 1927. Yes, folks, this is the full-military version of the famed M/S rifle with its rotary magazine. Very Good condition with most bluing remaining, Greek crest very bold, bolt is mismatched (they always are, for some unknown reason), bore is quite dark and rough, but has strong rifling and should shoot. Includes cleaning rod and possibly correct leather sling.The stock is quite sound and attractive with a few of the expected handling marks and very faint "Kingdom of the Hellenes" cartouche. Rare as Hell, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $975. C&R SOLD
HAITIAN Model 24/30 bolt-action rifle # 2110 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1950. Near Excellent condition, with all bluing remaining. Left side of receiver stamped ARMEE D' HAÏTI. Bolt mismatched (66302) but is correct for issue, no other parts numbered. Bore is very bright and strong. Buttstock has quite a few minor handling-marks but no cracks, buttplate is of the cupped corrugated type. Very rare. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
INDONESIA Model 1950 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 5109 (8mm) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1950 with large IOB in diamond atop chamber. Very Good or better condition, with 90% bluing, bore is dark and rough from shooting corrosive ammo, but lands and grooves are strong and may "shoot clean". Bolt numbered 5124 (not matching, but close), light pitting at wood line. Walnut stock has many handling marks and dents from actual jungle use but is sound. Includes short cleaning-rod and worn leather sling. Not import-marked, rare, missing from most major collections PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
IRANIAN Model 49 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 23753 (8x57) mfg. by Mosalsalsasi in 1950 with 18" barrel. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% bluing and all-matching numbers. Rear sight has Western numerals, includes cleaning-rod and worn leather sling. Perfect mirror-bore, nice beech stock with bold cartouches and a couple minor nicks from storage (virtually invisible). Not import-marked, Rare in this condition. PHOTOS . . . $1450. C&R SOLD
PARAGUAY Model 1907 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 3720 (7.65x54) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1907. Very Good or better condition, with 80% deep bluing, some pitting at the wood line. Somewhat weak (but clear) crest above receiver, Bolt-handle and stock renumbered 5730 (in error?). Features "lang vizir" (rollercoaster) rear sight like the German Gewehr 98. Bore is somewhat bright and with strong rifling. Includes cleaning rod and brown leather sling with square brass buckle. Not import-marked, rarely offered fro sale. PHOTOS . . . $1350.* C&R SOLD
PARAGUAY Model 1927 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # B6747 (7.65x54) mfg. by Oviedo in c.1932. Near Excellent condition, with 90% or better deep bluing. Bold crest above receiver, bolt numbered 8847e (not matching). Bore is quite bright and strong. Stock has some of the expected dings from actual service use. Includes cleaning rod and brown leather sling. Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTOS . . . $850.* C&R SOLD
PARAGUAY Model 1927 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # B87 (converted from original 7.65x54 to 8x57mm) mfg. by Oviedo in c.1932. Near Excellent condition, with 90% or better deep bluing. Bold crest above receiver, some pitting at wood line, all matching serial numbers. Includes cleaning rod and auxiliary bayonet-lug. Bore is dark and rough with prominent rifling. Stock has subtle tiger-striped figure and some minor wood loss at top of buttplate. Not import-marked, extremely scarce. PHOTOS . . . $975. C&R SOLD
PERUVIAN Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 27761 (7.65x53) mfg. by Mauser in c. 1914. Very Good condition, with 70% original bluing turning brown from age (receiver in the white as is proper for these could use some polishing). Bore is excellent and quite bright, Peruvian crest is extremely bold, and that roller-coaster rear sight works perfectly. Bolt handle numbered 161 to match receiver, mismatched stock has many handling marks for over a Century of handling and storage. Includes cleaning-rod and correct but quite worn leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R
PERUVIAN Model vz32 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 03108 (7.65x54 mfg. by Zrbojovka Brno in 1932. Near Excellent condition with nearly all bluing present but browning in places, light pitting at the wood line. Very bold Peruvian crest (REPUBLICA PERUANA) atop chamber. Matching bolt, no other parts are numbered. Stock looks to have been lightly sanded long ago. Includes cleaning rod and reproduction VZ24 sling. Not import-marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R SOLD
PERUVIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 12687 (rechambered to .30-06) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in 1935. Excellent condition with nearly all black-enamel paint on metal surfaces. Clear Peruvian crest (REPUBLICA PERUANA) atop chamber, .30 on rear of receiver. Matching bolt, no other parts are numbered. Stock has some contact marks from actual service use. Includes cleaning rod, not import-marked, PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R SOLD
POLISH Model wz29 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 88386M (8x57mm), mfg. by Radom in 1934 with straight-bolt, Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing on all parts. Front band, magazine floorplate and triggerguard all stamped 88383 (matching), bolt root numbered 2185L (not matching), bore is mostly bright and very strong. Rifle has very bold POLISH EAGLE above chamber. Beech stock has many handling marks from actual service use, includes cleaning rod and brown leather sling. Is import marked. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
SPANISH Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring carbine # 2257 (7.65x54mm) made by Ludwig Loewe in 1894. Very Good or better condition, with 90% or better original blued finish (slight pitting at wood line, looks like someone attempted to remove the barrel long ago but was unable to). All matching serial numbers on all numbered parts (bolt number faint but discernable). Bore is dark and rough but rifling is strong. Walnut stock has some dings and other marks to be expected of a 130 year-old military rifle that possibly saw service in the Spanish American War. Not import marked, very scarce and popular. PHOTOS . . . $950. Antique, no FFL required
SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 45548 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1968 (Eibar date-code N1). Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing throughout. Has a sharp mirror-bore, stock is of pistol-grip type with very few handling marks. Includes worn leather sling and one 7-round magazine (more available). PHOTOS . . . $650. C&R SOLD
SPANISH NAVY Model 1893 long rifle # MA 3894 M (7x57mm) made by Ludwig Loewe in 1894. Very Good condition, with 60% or better original blued finish. All matching serial numbers on all parts, bore is excellent and extremely bright and strong. Walnut stock has some dings but is sound, with 1894-dated coat of arms cartouche on left side. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $1250. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 98290.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1918. Excellent condition, with 90% bluing on all major parts. Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore. All-matching serial numbers except bolt (and all bolt parts, which are numbered 934). Beech stock & handguard has few handling-marks, muzzle has extension to allow importation before 1986. Not import marked, quite attractive. PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 367102 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1913 with straight bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98+% bluing on all major parts. Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore (bore disk indicating 6.49/1). All-matching serial numbers on visible parts but cleaning rod (# 866). Ash stock & handguard has very few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $875.* C&R SOLD
URUGUAY Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A8015 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1895. Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing, bolt numbered 8015, remainder of numbered parts not matching receiver. Very bright and strong bore, top of receiver marked FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL-LIEGE. Walnut stock has cartouche of Uruguay crest stamped on right side. Wood looks as if it was lightly sanded sometime in the distant past. Very rare, not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $1450. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model 1889 RAMROD-BAYONET Springfield trapdoor rifle # 524595 (.45-70) mfg. by Springfield Arsenal in 1891. Near Excellent condition with full external bluing remaining (breech-block has bold case-colors). Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong. Walnut stock has bold boxed SWP 1891 cartouche on left side. Some minor dings and scratches from handling and actual use on stock, top surfaces of barrel exhibits some minor pitting indicative of having been displayed in a private home (and subject to dust buildup). Includes reproduction ROCK ISLAND marked leather sling. Not import-marked. . . . $1050. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
U.S.A. Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen bolt-action rifle # 245301 (.30-40 Krag) mfg. by Springfield Armory in February, 1900. Very Good or so condition with most bluing degraded and turning brown (as usual). Bore is extremely strong and bright . Stock has 1900-dated cartouche on left side, Not import-marked, . PHOTOS . . . $850. * C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 176860 (.30-06) mfg. by Rock Island Arsenal in 1911 (low number) replacement 10-43 dated Sedgely barrel (S in circle on right barrel flat). Excellent condition with 95% Parkerized finish on metal (some wear at bottom of magazine floorplate from carry). Bore is extremely strong and very bright. Walnut stock has some handliung marks, includes original 1905 leather sling and cloth muzzle cover. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model of 1903-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 3947844 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in May 1943. Excellent condition with 90% black finish on all metal. A decent example with near-perfect 2-groove bore, walnut stock has a few dings and compressions. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3697760 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield in April, 1945 with original barrel; stamped SA 4-45. Excellent condition, with full dark gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is mirror bright (TE = 1.5, MW = 3.0) with very strong rifling and a bright chamber. All SA-marked parts with (relieved) SA op-rod. Walnut stock and birch rear handguard has only a few very minor handling marks with no cartouche. Includes correct web sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1650. C&R SOLD
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