An UNISSUED consecutive-numbered trio

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # N1529 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition, with 100% strong bluing on all parts (receiver in the white as it should be). Crest above chamber very bold, all-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod), bore is perfect and mirror-bright. Unremarkable walnut stock and handguard has only a few handling-marks (mostly compressions). Not import-marked, a gorgeous example of an original Argentine Mauser. PHOTOS . . . $850.   C&R     SOLD

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # N1537 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition, with 100% strong bluing on all parts (receiver in the white as it should be). Crest above chamber very bold, all-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod), bore is perfect and mirror-bright. Streaked walnut stock and handguard has a few handling-marks (mostly compressions) from contact with adjacent rifles. Not import-marked, a gorgeous example of an original Argentine Mauser. PHOTOS . . . $850.   C&R     SOLD

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # N7121 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition, with 100% strong bluing on all parts (receiver in the white as it should be). Crest above chamber very bold, all-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod), bore is perfect and mirror-bright. Streaked walnut stock and handguard has a few handling-marks (mostly compressions) from contact with adjacent rifles. Not import-marked, a gorgeous example of an original Argentine Mauser. PHOTOS . . . $850.   C&R     SOLD

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # P0412 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent condition, with 90% strong bluing on all parts (receiver in the white as it should be). Crest above chamber very bold, all-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod), bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Streaked walnut stock and handguard has quite a few handling-marks from contact with adjacent rifles. Not import-marked, a decent example of an original Argentine Mauser. PHOTOS . . . $500.   C&R     SOLD

AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action rifle # 2204E (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917.  A long rifle arsenal-refurbished to Excellent condition with 95+% bluing and ALL-MATCHING numbers (number on stock struck-through and renumbered to match, bolt is electropenciled to match).  Bore is dark but has sharp rifling, wood is of streaked walnut and has a few minor scratches and compressions from handling but nothing major. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Pattern 14 bolt-action rifle # 404737 (.303 British) mfg. by Eddystone in 1916.  Very Good condition, a nice example with much Parkerizing intact and has a very bright and strong bore. Number stamped on top of bolt handle matches receiver, volley-sights missing (as usual). Has original walnut stock with many of the expected handling-marks. Includes soiled and stained Enfield web-sling that looks as if it has been on this rifle for awhile. PHOTOS  . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.2 bolt-action rifle # A18705 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in 1955.  Unissued, in perfect condition (was a "mummy-wrapped" example from a decade ago that has been nicely cleaned of all original cosmoline). Perfect mirror-bore, metal and wood. All-matching numbers. Wood is beech with much "flash" in the grain. PHOTOS . . . $575.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.2 bolt-action rifle # A20413 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in 1955.  Unissued, in perfect condition (was a "mummy-wrapped" example from a decade ago that has been nicely cleaned of all original cosmoline). Perfect mirror-bore, metal and wood. All-matching numbers, complete with  correct military sling.  PHOTOS . . . $595.   C&R   SOLD

EGYPTIAN  "Hakim" semiautomatic rifle # 40661 (8x57) mfg. by Maadi in 1965.  Near Excellent condition, 90% original bluing with a strong and bright bore. Wood has original finish with Arabic numbers 96 in white paint on left side, brass numbered unit-disk screwed to right side. PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 21118 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1928 by Tikka on a scrubbed hexagonal receiver. Near Excellent condition with 90% original bluing. Bolt-body matching, bore is quite strong and bright, includes cleaning-rod. One-piece stock has the expected handling-marks and dings of a service weapon that has no doubt seen actual combat. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 36040 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1931 by Tikka on a scrubbed hexagonal receiver. Very Good condition with 70% or so original bluing (much of it turning to plum). Bolt-knob matching, bore is quite strong and bright, includes cleaning-rod. One-piece stock has the expected handling-marks and dings of a service weapon that has no doubt seen actual combat. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 203605 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1941 with STRAIGHT STOCK. Very Good original condition with 60% bluing on all metal parts and a slightly rough but strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, matching numbers (3605) on magazine-floorplate, buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece straight stock (rounded finger-joints) has very sharp SAKO cartouches on right side with some handling-marks and scuffs from actual use, 1959-dated FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $450.      C&R       SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 63014 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1944. Very Good condition with 80% bluing on all metal parts and a somewhat bright bore (counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece postwar stock (square finger-joints) has a couple arsenal repairs and has been sanded, pretty big crack in handguard. PHOTOS . . . $150.      C&R      SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 300201 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1967. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror- bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece postwar stock (square finger-joints) has no circular plugs and virtually no handling marks. Includes used leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 302241 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1968. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror- bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece postwar stock (square finger-joints) has nine small circular plugs (eight of them in one area by buttplate) but virtually no handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $275.      C&R  SOLD

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # G28707 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1972. Near Excellent condition, with most Parkerizing intact, signs of wear only at high points and on corners. Includes one 10-round magazine, no other accessories. PHOTOS  . . . $395.  C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 118g (8x57) mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code 660) in 1940.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 118 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, very bold Nazi swastikas on left side of barrel-shank and receiver. Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate and faint Army cartouches, includes repro cleaning rod. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R      SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 7615 (8mm), having SSZZA4 marking on left side of barrel-shank  mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (factory code bnz) in 1943.  A Russian-capture in Excellent-PLUS condition, small parts electropenciled to match receiver, laminated stock stamped 7615 by the Russians on left side. Bore is strong and mostly bright, all-milled parts utilized in the refurbishment with flat buttplate. Non-matching bolt has flattened and checkered knob (from WWI-era Kar.98). Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. Extremely rare, authenticity of SS markings absolutely guaranteed. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 9752 (8mm), having SSZZA4 marking on left side of barrel-shank  mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (factory code bnz) in 1943. A Russian-capture in Excellent-PLUS condition, small parts electropenciled to match receiver, laminated stock stamped 9752 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, all-milled parts except stamped front-band utilized in the refurbishment, with cupped buttplate. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. Extremely rare, authenticity of SS markings absolutely guaranteed. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action 8mm rifle # 3219 with SINGLE RUNE atop chamber manufactured at the MAUTHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP under the supervision of Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 43) in 1943 especially for the dreaded Nazi SS. Russian-captured and reworked from randomly assembled parts with 100% hot-dip bluing, all-milled parts electro-penciled 3219 to match receiver, buttstock has very distinct eagle / H Army cartouche on right side with cupped buttplate stamped brg 40. Bore is bright and strong, totally functional. All Nazi markings clear and not pinged. Extremely rare! Authenticity of SS markings ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! No cleaning-rod or locking-screws, it appears that someone had trouble removing the front barrel-band, resulting in many small superficial pings on right side of barrel behind it. PHOTO . . . $695.   C&R      SOLD

ORANGE FREE STATE Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 8027 (7x57) mfg. by DWM in 1899 with Chilean crest above chamber and O.V.S. on left side above serial number.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing intact.  Strong, very shiny bore, all matching parts except turned-down bolt. Lovely walnut stock with tiger-striped walnut handguard (both lightly sanded many years ago). Includes cleaning-rod.  While bearing a close resemblance to the Chilean Model 1895 Mauser, this has a different rear sight and the receiver does not have the auxiliary bolt-lug. PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R   SOLD

PORTUGUESE  Model 904/39  Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action short rifle # G4970 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1904.   Very Good condition with all-matching numbers and bold royal crest above chamber.  Original (browning) finish with a nice mirror-bright bore. Wood has arsenal-repair at toe, includes cleaning-rod.  Originally chambered in the obsolete 6.5x58 Verguiero cartridge, these rifles were rechambered to 8x57 in Germany just before WWII and have one of the smoothest actions of any military rifle.  PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R       SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 290170 (7.62x54R) mfg. at Remington in 1917.  Good to Very Good condition, not much bluing remaining (perhaps 50%) but has very strong markings. Apparently some sort of rework (Finn?) as the bolt-body and magazine-floorplate are both numbered 0170 to match barrel-shank but the rifle is not [SA] marked (or import-marked). Stock is of American black walnut, with "English Contract" (in Russian) cartouche on left side. Bore is strong and mostly bright. Not import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $175.  C&R  SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 12178 (7.62x54R) mfg. at Izhevsk in 1933.  Rearsenaled to EXCELLENT PLUS condition with mirror-bright bore and all matching numbers. Stock has very vivid tigerstriping. PHOTOS  . . . $225.  C&R  SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin Nagant bolt-action carbine # WC877 (7.62x54R) mfg. at Tula in 1944.  Rearsenaled to EXCELLENT PLUS condition with mirror-bright bore and all matching numbers. Stock has arsenal-repair at toe, otherwise zero handling-marks. PHOTOS  . . . $225.  C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 SNIPER rifle # KY3295 (7.62x54R) mfg. at Izhevsk in 1943.  An Excellent-PLUS rearsenaled genuine original PU-sniper with close to 100% bluing and a strong bright bore.  All-matching numbers (the scope-mount electropencilled with both the rifle and scope numbers, the bolt, magazine-floorplate and buttplate stamped with compete serial-number including letter prefix), scope # b134540 has near-perfect optics and is correct for late Izhevsk snipers.  Stock is quite nice with that thick reddish-shellac that tends to chip and peel, a couple minor scrapes in finish from handling rather than use, else as perfect an example as one could expect to encounter. Includes original web-sling, leather end-caps and canvas cover for the scope. Not import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $975.  C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev semiautomatic rifle # CA2863 (7.62x54R), mfg. at Tula in 1941.  Near Excellent condition, a Finn-capture [SA] marked with an unusually excellent bright bore, bolt-carrier "in the white".  No matching numbers (as usual), magazine [SA] marked on bottom, receiver grooved for scope-mount, features 12-slotted muzzle-break. Includes cleaning-rod, leather sling and 10-round magazine. Stock appears to have been lightly sanded in the past. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1150.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev semiautomatic rifle # HX7918 (7.62x54R), mfg. at Tula in 1943.  Excellent arsenal-refurbished condition with an unusually excellent bright bore. Numbers all matching except magazine, receiver NOT grooved for scope-mount, features 4-slotted muzzle-break and AVT stock with small arsenal-repair on right side. Includes cleaning-rod and 10-round magazine. PHOTOS . . . $875.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev bayonet in Very Good used condition (not arsenal-refurbished) with scabbard.  PHOTOS . . . $350.      SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev 10-round magazine in Excellent condition (arsenal-refurbished).  PHOTOS . . . $150.      SOLD

Two RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev 10-round magazines in Excellent condition (arsenal-refurbished) with excellent condition Russian leather pouch.  PHOTOS . . . $350.      SOLD

Two RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev 10-round magazines in Excellent condition (arsenal-refurbished) with excellent condition Russian leather pouch on repro "Sam Browne" type Russian belt with four original leather two-pocket ammo-pouches.  A nice-looking rig.  PHOTOS . . . $450.      SOLD

SPANISH Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring cavalry carbine # 3958 (7.65x53) mfg. by Loewe in 1894.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% mostly strong bluing and strong Spanish crest atop receiver. No matching numbers.  Strong very bright bore, walnut stock and handguard has been sanded and refinished some time ago, with few handling-marks since. Not import-marked, a very attractive example, rarely encountered. PHOTOS . . . $625.     Antique, no FFL required   SOLD  

SPANISH Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action saddle-ring cavalry carbine # D1194 (7x57) mfg. by Oviedo in 1909.  Very Good condition, with 75% mostly fading bluing. No matching numbers.  Strong very bright bore, walnut stock and handguard has been sanded and refinished some time ago, with few handling-marks since, Spanish Civil War cartouche on right side weak but visible. Not import-marked, a very attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 470842 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1919 with straight-bolt.  Very Good condition, with 80% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore.  All-matching numbers (cleaning-rod not numbered). Beech stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with a few of the expected handling-marks and scratches from actual use, bore-disk stamped 6.51/2. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R  SOLD

SWEDISH Model AG42B Ljungmann semiautomatic rifle # 9296 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1943.  Excellent condition with 98% or better original bluing and original finish on the wood. All-matching numbers.  Includes cleaning-rod and leather sling. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright with a 6.48/0 stamped bore-disk. Wood is beech with a few of the usual  handling-marks and a couple insignificant cracks at front of handguard. Includes ten-round detachable magazine.  PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model 1888 Trapdoor falling-block single-shot infantry rifle with RAMROD-BAYONET # 550867 (.45-70 Government) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1892. Good to Very Good overall condition, metal turning brown but it has a gorgeous, mirror-bright bore.  Original military configuration with strong markings (including 1892-dated cartouche on wood). Walnut stock has original finish and has never been sanded, some very minor scrapes and handling-marks, a few rack-numbers (from National Guard use?) stamped on butt. Could use a good cleaning, but is quite nice as-is. PHOTOS . . . $850.    Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

BELGIAN Model 24/50 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 21950 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1952.  Very Good condition, with maybe 50% original factory painted enamel external-finish.  Short 18" barrel, the bore virtually mirror-perfect, Crowned-B (for Belgian King Baudouin I, ruled 1951-1993) above ABL (Belgian Army) and date 1952 atop receiver, matching bolt and buttstock (the only numbered parts on FN rifles from the postwar era).  Retains cleaning-rod, with milled magazine-follower and corrugated buttplate.  Wood has dovetailed arsenal-repair at toe of butt and was sanded and refinished with only a few handling-marks since. Not import-marked.   PHOTO  . . . $295.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 43956 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Belgium in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with one of the usual circular plugs but virtually none of the usual handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 218580 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has SAKO cartouche on right side with very few handling-marks and scuffs from actual use. Wire-tie from arsenal-tag still attached to front band but tag no longer attached. PHOTOS . . . $295.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 501599 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942 with SK.Y marked barrel. Excellent condition with 90% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has large 1942-dated Civil Guard cartouche on right side with some handling-marks from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 250774 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1944. Excellent condition with 95% bluing on all metal parts and a bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has SAKO cartouche on right side with very few handling-marks and scuffs from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $275.      C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 259676 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1945. Excellent condition with 95% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece postwar stock (squared finger-joints) looks to be an arsenal replacement with very few handling-marks. 1945 is a rare date for these. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 300326 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1967. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn postwar stock  (squared finger-joints) with one circular plug (at top of forend) but no handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 300244 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1967. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% 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 scrubbed, top of receiver stamped OEWG (indicating the original Russian receiver had been captured by the Austrians during WWI). Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn postwar stock  (squared finger-joints) with very few extremely minor handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 304987 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1970. Excellent-PLUS  (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with none of the usual circular plugs and very few handling-marks (mostly minor scuffs). PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # HM1053 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1945. Excellent rearsenaled condition 99+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. Electropenciled bolt-body, remaining parts stamped matching. Nice Russian stock. some minor marks on wood from handling and storage. PHOTOS . . . $95.    C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 20498 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser  in 1899 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Very Good or better condition, with 80% original bluing on most parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/2).  All-matching numbers except rear sight (430), barrel-bands (919 & 145), magazine floorplate (254) and cleaning-rod (628). Walnut stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with quite a few scrapes and nicks from contact with other rifles. Front sight blade is missing. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 24645 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser  in 1899 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Near excellent or better condition, with 90% original bluing on most parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (bore-disk missing).  Matching barrel-bands, bolt-release and buttplate, bolt-knob force-matched, remainder not matching. Walnut stock & handguard has quite a few scrapes and nicks from contact with other rifles, as well as some indentations from firing-pin. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 29952 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser  in 1899 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Very Good condition, with 70% faded bluing on most parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.52/3).  Matching barrel-bands, bolt-release and buttplate, bolt-knob force-matched, remainder of parts not matching, rear-sight ladder not notched. Walnut stock & handguard has quite a few scrapes and nicks from contact with other rifles, as well as some indentations from firing-pin. PHOTOS . . . $265.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 311268 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1912 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Excellent condition, with full bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.49/2).  Matching magazine-floorplate and mag-release, bolt-knob renumbered to match, remainder of parts not matching. Walnut stock & handguard has many handling-marks from actual use (including indentations and scratches) but no damage. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 421243 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1917 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Very Good condition, with most bluing on all parts fading but present. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.52/2).  Matching magazine-floorplate and mag-release, bolt-knob renumbered to match, remainder of parts not matching or lack a number. Walnut stock & handguard has many handling-marks from actual use but no damage. PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R   SOLD

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FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 200698 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1941 with correct STRAIGHT STOCK. Excellent condition with 95% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece Finn straight stock with a couple handling marks and a gouge on left side. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 230294 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942. Good to Very Good condition with 50% worn bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has SAKO cartouche on right side with quite a few handling-marks and scuffs from storage, letters AP carved under forend. Wire-tie from arsenal-tag still attached to front band but tag no longer attached. PHOTOS . . . $165.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 506620 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1943 with SK.Y marked barrel. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has crossed-cannon cartouche on right side with some handling-marks from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 61608 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1944. Excellent condition with 90% 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. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn  postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with some (5) of the usual circular plugs, a few minor dings and handling-marks.  PHOTOS . . . $295.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 34148 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Belgium in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn transitional stock (sharply-pointed finger-joints) with seven of the usual circular plugs but no handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG (stating bore-condition to be 7.61/1) still attached. PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 36448 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Belgium in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% bluing on all metal parts (receiver has some old pitting, but if the Finns decided it was good enough to re-use, who are we to complain) and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with two of the usual circular plugs but virtually none of the usual handling-marks, wire-tie from arsenal-tag still attached to front band but tag no longer attached. PHOTOS . . . $275.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 301180 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1967. Excellent condition with 90% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn postwar stock  (squared finger-joints) with one circular plug, a few minor dings and very few handling-marks, includes correct green-leather M39 sling. PHOTOS . . . $275.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 305991 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1970. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99+% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with none of the usual circular plugs or usual handling-marks, includes used green-leather M39 sling. Appears to be UNISSUED and as new of an example as one could wish for. PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 9597i (8mm), originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured at Danzig in 1917, reconfigured to 98k configuration with bent-bolt. A Russian-capture in Excellent condition, small parts electropenciled 9597 to match receiver, stock re stamped 9597 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright.  Stock is laminated with blued cupped buttplate. Stock has cross-bolt at wrist and a few handling-marks. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. No cleaning-rod or locking screws. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 63941 (8x57), mfg. by Mauser in c.1933.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and bold 1933-dated Mauser Banner atop receiver and commercial BUGN proofs, Mauser address on left side of receiver. Has all-milled parts (except stamped triggerguard) electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is solid walnut with faint Army (eagle over H) cartouches and flat buttplate, cross-bolt in stock above trigger. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. Quite rarely seen variant. PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 8120 (8x57) mfg. by Mauser Borsigwalde (code S/243) in 1938.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact Nazi eagles (one on left side, three on right). Has all-milled parts (solid front band) electro-penciled 8120 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with blued cupped buttplate, no cleaning-rod or locking-screws. Very attractive stock with a few minor scuffs in shellac. PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6666h (8x57) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code ce 41) in 1941.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact tiny Nazi eagles. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 6666 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, some very light porosity on receiver and barrel-shank. Buttstock is laminated with blued cupped buttplate stamped bpr, no cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $295.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 5d (8x57) mfg. by Brno (code dot) in 1943.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has stamped front-band, else all-milled parts electro-penciled 5 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and flat buttplate. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 51355g (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1944.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% re bluing. Has all-milled parts (solid front band) electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with bold Army (eagle over H) cartouches and blued cupped buttplate stamped brg, left side routed for zf41 scope mount. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $350.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action EX-SNIPER rifle # 37012 (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1944.  A Russian reworked high-turret sniper rifle (mounts removed and bolts ground-down) in Near Excellent condition, with 90% rebluing and intact Nazi eagles as well as WaA135 to right of serial number (a feature unique to sniper rifles). Both barrel bands stamped, else all-milled parts electro-penciled 37012 to match receiver. The bore is sharp and mostly bright. Buttstock is laminated with old-style Army (eagle over H) cartouche and flat buttplate, No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $525.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action 8mm rifle # 6758 with SINGLE RUNE atop chamber manufactured at the MAUTHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP under the supervision of Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 43) in 1943 especially for the dreaded Nazi SS. Russian-captured and reworked from randomly assembled parts with 100% hot-dip bluing, milled H-type front barrel-band, else all stamped parts electro-penciled 6758 to match receiver, buttstock has been sanded and shellacked by the Russians as usual and shows some of the usual handling-marks with cupped buttplate. Bore is bright and strong, totally functional. All Nazi markings clear and not pinged. Extremely rare! Authenticity of SS markings ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $695.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action 8mm rifle # 7285 with SINGLE RUNE atop chamber manufactured at the MAUTHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP under the supervision of Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 4) in 1944 especially for the dreaded Nazi SS. Russian-captured and reworked from randomly assembled parts with 100% hot-dip bluing, stamped rear barrel-band, else all milled parts electro-penciled 7285 to match receiver, laminated buttstock has been sanded and shellacked by the Russians as usual and shows some of the usual handling-marks with flat buttplate. Bore is bright and strong, totally functional. All Nazi markings clear and not pinged. Extremely rare! Authenticity of SS markings ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $675.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 25T (8x57) mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 45) in early 1945.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% re bluing. Has solid milled front band and stamped rear band, else all-milled parts electro-penciled 25 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, weak Nazi swastika on left side of barrel-shank along with bnz-shield. Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate and cross-bolt at wrist. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 224206 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Remington in 1916.  Good condition with nearly zero original bluing on metal parts but a surprisingly strong and bright bore, Czarist eagles intact on both barrel-shank and top flat of receiver. Finn property-marked [SA] on left side of barrel-shank. No matching numbers, includes cleaning-rod and 1891 spike-bayonet. American walnut buttstock (with "English Contract" cartouche and brass unit-disk) has a few expected gouges but otherwise few handling-marks from actual use, includes leather (period?) sling. PHOTOS . . . $275.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # BG7452 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1940 with Finn property-marking [SA] on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 90+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. Force-matched bolt-body, remaining parts not matching. Nice one-piece Russian stock with a faint TULA star and what appears to be a 1935 date below, some marks on wood from handling and storage. Includes Russian web sling with leather "dog collar" attachments. PHOTOS . . . $225.    C&R   SOLD

Monday, July 24th, 2006

FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 54730 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1944 on a round receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels with well-used leather M39 sling. Two-piece Finn stock has a few compressions and minor scrapes, otherwise literally as new.  PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 201417 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1941 with correct STRAIGHT STOCK. Near Excellent condition with 80% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece Finn straight stock with SAKO and crossed cannon cartouches on right side, a couple handling marks and scratches from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 202141 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1941. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has crossed-cannon cartouche on right side with a few handling-marks and scuffs from storage, wire-tie from arsenal-tag still attached to front band but tag no longer attached. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 27532 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% 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 scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Very pretty two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with nice figure and two very small circular plugs on left side, otherwise free from dings and handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG (stating bore-condition to be 7.60/1) still attached.  PHOTOS . . . $340.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 510238 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1944 with SK.Y marked barrel. Near Excellent condition with 85% bluing on all metal parts and a mostly bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching (they never are). Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece wartime stock with 1943-dated Civil Guard cartouche has some of the expected handling-marks from actual use but no cracks. PHOTOS . . . $425.      C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 62976 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% 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. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn stock  (rounded finger-joints) with a couple minor scratches and handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $295.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 34882 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Belgium in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% bluing on all metal parts (barrel of a "plum" hue) and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn transitional stock (sharply-pointed finger-joints) with none of the usual circular plugs or handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG (stating bore-condition to be 7.61/0) still attached. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 38450 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Belgium in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (literally UNISSUED) condition with 99+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn transitional stock (sharply-pointed finger-joints) with none of the usual circular plugs or handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG (stating bore-condition to be 7.61/1) still attached. PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 301164 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1967. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99+% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with some of the usual circular plugs, a few minor dings and literally no handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 301384 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1968. Excellent condition with 92% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn postwar stock  (squared finger-joints) with no circular plugs, a few minor dings and very few handling-marks, includes correct green-leather M39 sling. PHOTOS . . . $250.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 303755 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1969. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99+% 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 or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. New-looking two-piece Finn postwar stock (squared finger-joints) with none of the usual circular plugs and only a few minor compressions. By far the rarest year of the postwar (1967-1970) M39's, literally worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . $475.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 45347 (7.62x54R), NO MAKER, NO DATE, receiver mfg. by Chatellerault in 1894. Near Excellent, 85% bluing with excellent mirror-bright bore, bolt-knob matching. Three-piece WWII-era birch stock (rounded finger-joints) with bold SAKO cartouche, lovely figure and the usual handling-marks. Very rare and seldom offered. PHOTOS . . . $475.   Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 7501a (8mm), originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured by Mauser in 1901, reconfigured to 98k configuration in 1938 with shorter barrel and a bent-bolt. A Russian-capture in Excellent condition, small parts electropenciled 7501 to match receiver, stock re stamped 7501 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Barrel-shank stamped ERMA with 1938 date and WaA77 Waffenampts. Stock is laminated with flat buttplate. No cleaning-rod or locking screws. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 7687e (8x57) mfg. by ERMA (code S/27) in 1937.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and intact Erma stylized "stick-eagles" (two on the left side, three on the right). Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 7687 to match receiver. The bore is strong and mostly bright. Buttstock is from WWI Model 98a carbine, solid walnut with grasping-grooves and flat buttplate. The stock has sustained a couple several heavy dents that the Russians sanded over (one on the right side and one on the bottom). The left disassembly-disk is unit-marked 2. / A. R. 4. 47. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R       SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4459q (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code 42) in 1938.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact Nazi eagles (two on left side, three on right). Has all-milled parts (solid front band) electro-penciled 4459 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with faint Army (eagle over H) cartouche and blued cupped buttplate, left side routed for zf41 scope mount, no cleaning-rod or locking-screws. Very attractive stock with a few minor scuffs in shellac. PHOTO . . . $350.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # G5814 (8x57), a PORTUGUESE-CONTRACT rifle mfg. by Mauser in 1941.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and bold Portuguese-crest over 1941 atop receiver and strong Nazi markings. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 5814 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, very slight porosity on receiver. Buttstock is solid walnut with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and flat buttplate  No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 1804d (8x57) a dual-code rifle mfg. by Gustloff Werke & Mauser Borsigwalde (code bcd/ar) in 1942.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% rebluing and intact bold Nazi eagles. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 1804 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is very attractive white-glue laminated with blued cupped buttplate stamped brg, no cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 8427f (8x57) mfg. by Bystrica (code dou) in 1943.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled # 8427 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, all Nazi markings clear. Buttstock is laminated with bold Army (eagle over H) cartouches and blued cupped buttplate, left side routed for zf41 scope mount. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $310.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 20510L (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1944.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% re bluing. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 20510 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with blued cupped buttplate stamped brg 41. Very pretty wood, includes cleaning-rod, front sight-hood and locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6885u (8x57) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code ce) in 1944.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and a straight-handled bolt (likely from a Gewehr 88). Front barrel-band and triggerguard are stamped, else all-milled parts electro-penciled # 6885 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, all Nazi markings clear (if small, which is usual for Sauer products). Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate, left side routed for zf41 scope mount. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $280.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action 8mm rifle # 321 with SINGLE RUNE atop chamber manufactured at the MAUTHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP under the supervision of Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 4) in 1944 especially for the dreaded Nazi SS. Russian-captured and reworked from randomly assembled parts with 100% hot-dip bluing, stamped front barrel-band, else all milled parts electro-penciled 321 to match receiver, buttstock has been sanded and shellacked by the Russians as usual and shows some of the usual handling-marks with cupped buttplate. Bore is bright and strong, totally functional. All Nazi markings clear and not pinged. Extremely rare! Authenticity of SS markings ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $675.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 802f (8x57) mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 4) in 1944.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% re bluing. Has stamped front band and triggerguard, else all-milled parts electro-penciled 802 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate and faint Army (eagle over H) cartouche. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $350.   C&R     SOLD

GUATEMALAN Model vz24 bolt-action Mauser rifle # 0068 (7mm) mfg. by CZ in 1924. Excellent condition with bold Guatemalan national crest (long-tailed Quetzal bird atop Constitution, crossed rifles behind and crossed swords below) above chamber. Excellent bore, straight-handled bolt mismatched (as usual) but correct for issue. Wood looks unissued with several small cartouches.  Very rare, not import-marked, the nicest example we have ever encountered. . .  PHOTOS . . $1250.   C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Cavalry Carbine # I5841 (7.35x53 mm) mfg. by F.N.A. Brescia in 1938. Excellent, with 95% bluing  and absolutely perfect mirror-bore. Wood has original finish with some dings and scuffs and very bold 7.35 and Brescia Arsenal cartouche stamped on left side. Missing spike-bayonet and screw for front barrel-band.  Hobbs pg. 16.  These 7.35 caliber Cavalry Carbines are very seldom encountered (this is the first one of these I have seen in over a decade). Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . $275.   C&R    SOLD

PERSIAN Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C07330 (8x57), mfg. by Brno in 1931 (A.H. 1309).  New, literally UNISSUED condition, with 100% bluing, action-bolts have flawless "straw" coloring. Has perfect mirror-bright bore and all-matching numbers except bolt (which is numbered in Farsi C07331, quite likely a factory error), all markings clean with a magnificent lion-crest above chamber. Gorgeous Streaked Walnut stock has lovely original antique-furniture type finish with virtually no handling-marks and only a couple small dings on bottom of stock.  PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R      SOLD

POLISH Model 48 Mosin-Nagant single-shot bolt-action training rifle # AB00840 (.22 LR) mfg. by Radom in 1954. Excellent condition with 98% bluing on all metal parts and an excellent bright and strong bore. All-matching numbers, wood has some handling-marks and compressions, includes green web-sling with leather "dog collars". PHOTOS . . . $235.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 1888 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Tula in 1933 with Finn property-marking [SA] on left side of barrel-shank and a blued bolt. Excellent condition with 90+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore, barrel-bands of the early "button" type. All-matching numbers. Nice one-piece Russian cartouched stock with some marks on wood from handling and storage. Includes Russian sling with leather "dog collar" attachments and cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $295.    C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # SL4356 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Tula in 1938 with Finn property-marking [SA] on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 90+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. Force-matched bolt-body, remaining parts not matching. Nice two-piece Finn stock with some marks on wood from handling and storage. Includes Finn sling with leather "dog collar" attachments and 1956-dated FINN ARSENAL-TAG (stating bore-condition to be 7.66/3) still attached. PHOTOS . . . $250.    C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 41B Mauser bolt-action SNIPER rifle # 504603 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1923 with straight-bolt and attached AJACK 4x90 scope (with near-perfect optics).  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts, all-matching numbers (except cleaning-rod). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.51/1).  Beech stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with only a few very minor compressions and nicks from contact with other rifles. Complete with leather lens-caps and metal scope-can numbered to rifle. Quite possibly the nicest Swedish sniper rifle we have literally ever seen or handled, and worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . $2175.   C&R  SOLD

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # E82268 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1943 with 11-50 dated barrel.  Near Excellent condition with slightly rough but strong bore. All matching numbers except bolt (which is unnumbered), buttstock has clear 1944 and 8/45-dated MAO cartouche on right side. Quite a few of the expected handling-marks and compressions on wood, but overall a very attractive example.  PHOTOS . . . $225.  C&R   SOLD

AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 580 (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr before WWI.  Excellent rearsenaled condition with perfect mirror bore, bolt and stock renumbered to match.  Wood has minor handling marks from storage but no signs of use. PHOTO . . . $175.   C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model VZ22 Mauser bolt-action long rifle # A3907 (8x57) mfg. by CZ in c.1922.  A likely Turkish contract rifle in Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing. Bolt is not numbered but headspaces perfectly, the bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is beech with some subtle tigerstripe figure. Includes cleaning-rod and locking-screws, as well as rear sling-swivel. PHOTO . . . $250.   C&R   SOLD

DUTCH Model 1895 Mannlicher bolt-action carbine # 2177EE (6.5x53R) mfg. by Hembrug in 1917. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing.  Mismatched bolt with handle turned-down, bore is strong and mostly bright. Wood is fiddleback walnut in excellent condition (a few very thin repaired cracks on each side) with only a few handling-marks with bold HEMBRUG 1940-dated cartouche on right side.  Not import-marked, a much nicer example than is usually encountered. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

EAST GERMAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 31495 (7.62x54R), a reconfigured Dragoon rifle mfg. by Izhevsk in 1923. A rearsenaled rifle in Excellent-PLUS condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. East German ownership stamp (1 in triangle) atop barrel-shank. Very scarce. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 43199 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1943. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock has a few compressions and minor scrapes, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 204029 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1941 with correct STRAIGHT STOCK. Excellent condition with 95% 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 or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece Finn straight stock with a couple minor compressions, crack in handguard. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 57443 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1942. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and correct Finn green-leather sling in excellent condition. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock with a couple minor compressions. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R   SOLD 

GERMAN Model Kar. 98AZ bolt-action carbine # 2692gg (8x57) mfg. by Erfurt in 1917.  Very Good overall condition, an original rifle with forward-leaning stacking-swivel  and quite a bit original bluing, with all-matching numbers except for bolt (9205d).  This is a small-ring Mauser carbine with proper bent bolt having the bottom of the knob flattened and checkered.  Bore is strong and mostly bright. Wood was refinished sometime in the distant past, with original cartouches faint.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 9975 (8mm), originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured at Amberg in 1918, reconfigured to 98k configuration with bent-bolt. A Russian-capture in Near Excellent condition, small parts electropenciled 9975 to match receiver, stock re stamped 9975 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright.  Stock is laminated with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and blued cupped buttplate. Stock has cross-bolt at wrist and a few handling-marks. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. No cleaning-rod or locking screws. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # B82231 (8x57), a STANDARD MODELL rifle mfg. by Mauser in c.1933.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and bold Mauser Banner atop receiver and commercial BUGN proofs. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with faint Army (eagle over H) and bcd cartouches with cupped buttplate. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. Quite rarely seen variant. PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # F18970 (8x57), a PORTUGUESE-CONTRACT rifle mfg. by Mauser in 1941.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and bold Portuguese-crest over 1941 atop receiver and strong Nazi markings. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled (18970) to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and cupped buttplate stamped bpr. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws.  PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # G7460 (8x57), a PORTUGUESE-CONTRACT rifle mfg. by Mauser in 1941.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and bold Portuguese-crest over 1941 atop receiver and strong Nazi markings. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled (7460) to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with cupped buttplate stamped brg 41. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws.  PHOTO . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # G12658 (8x57), a PORTUGUESE-CONTRACT rifle mfg. by Mauser in 1941.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and bold Portuguese-crest over 1941 atop receiver and strong Nazi markings. Has all-milled parts (solid front-band) electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, slight porosity on receiver. Buttstock is laminated with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and flat buttplate, includes repro cleaning-rod and locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 8088r (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code S/42/G) in 1935.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and intact Weimar eagles. Has all-milled parts (solid front band) electro-penciled 8088 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and blued cupped buttplate stamped gqm 44, includes repro cleaning-rod but no locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R         SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 5600f (8x57) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code S/147/G) in 1935.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and intact Weimar eagles. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 5600 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate, includes repro cleaning-rod but no locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 1233m (8x57) mfg. by Mauser Borsigwalde (code ar) in 1943.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has stamped front-band, else all-milled parts electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with Army (eagle over H) cartouche and cupped buttplate, includes repro cleaning-rod and locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD 

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 9955b (8x57) mfg. by Mauser Borsigwalde (code ar) in 1943.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is solid walnut with older Army (eagle over H) cartouche and flat buttplate, left side routed for zf41 scope mount. no cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $350.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 1k (8x57) mfg. by Bystrica (code dou) in 1944.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled # 1 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, as are the Nazi markings. Buttstock is laminated with cupped buttplate, small 1/2" x 2" repair on right side near rear sight. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $295.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 9396s (8x57) mfg. by Bystrica (code dou) in 1944.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has all-milled parts (solid front band) electro-penciled # 9396 to match receiver. The bore is strong and somewhat bright, Nazi markings clear. Buttstock is solid walnut with flat buttplate and faint cartouches. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $275.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6450q (8x57) mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (code bnz 45) in early 1945.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 6450 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright, weak Nazi swastika on left side of receiver. Buttstock is laminated with flat buttplate and faint Army cartouches. PHOTO . . . $395.   C&R   SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 37 # 53763 (7.7x58) mfg. at Tokyo Juki Kogyo in c.1944. Excellent condition with full original bluing, all-matching numbers, mum struck through several times.  This type has ladder peep-sight lacking its aircraft wings, no provision for cleaning-rod or monopod, wooden buttplate. Excellent chrome-lined mirror bore, wood has been nicely refinished long ago with virtually no handling-marks since, no import-marks. PHOTO . . . $250.  C&R   SOLD

POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # BD16757 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1952. Excellent condition with 90% bluing on all metal parts and an excellent bright and strong bore. All-matching numbers (including buttstock), wood has some handling-marks and compressions, no cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $195.    C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 234513 (7.62x54R), a reconfigured Dragoon rifle mfg. by Izhevsk in 1897. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 99% bluing on all metal parts (looks as if a bayonet was stuck on and removed several times from the muzzle) and a mirror-bright very strong bore, Czarist eagles intact on both barrel-shank and top flat of receiver. All matching numbers, includes cleaning-rod. Stock has a few compressions but otherwise very few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $275.   Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 19700 (7.62x54R), a reconfigured Dragoon rifle mfg. by Izhevsk in 1917 with 3-line legend including date atop barrel-shank. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. A typical arsenal-rework with all-matching numbers, very minor compressions on wood from handling and storage. PHOTOS . . . $175.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 98320 (7.62x54R), a reconfigured Dragoon rifle mfg. by Tula in 1925 with 6-line legend including CCCP atop barrel-shank. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. A typical arsenal-rework with all-matching numbers, very minor compressions on wood from handling and storage. PHOTOS . . . $250.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # DE1583 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers (1583 with no letter-prefix on bolt and buttplate, magazine-floorplate force-matched) with M44 buttstock, includes correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $195.    C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SKS Siminov semiautomatic carbine # NO4503 (7.62x39) mfg. at Tula in 1954.  Excellent-PLUS, with near-perfect bluing and a mirror- perfect chrome-lined bore. All-matching numbers, a non-rework with lovely hardwood stock having almost no handling-marks. An early Century import. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model FR-8 Mauser bolt-action tactical carbine # FR8-28051 (7.62x51) mfg. by La Coruña in 1948. Excellent condition, with 95% Parkerized metal surfaces and a sharp mirror-bore. Matching bolt, crest atop receiver a bit weak. Wood looks as if it has been lightly refinished with very few minor handling-marks since. Includes correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model FR-8 Mauser bolt-action tactical carbine # FR8-37491 (7.62x51) mfg. by La Coruña in 1953. Excellent condition, with 95% Parkerized metal surfaces and a sharp mirror-bore. Matching bolt, receiver markings very strong. Wood looks as if it has been lightly refinished with very few minor handling-marks since. Includes correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $395.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 15333 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1903 with bent-bolt.  Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts (some worn bluing on triggerguard and magazine floorplate from carry during actual use). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore.  All-matching numbers (333). Lovely Walnut stock & handguard has been lovingly refinished, with only a few very minor handling-marks and nicks since, brass two-screw unit-disk stamped P4 No.2640 inlet on right side. Has muzzle-extension. No sling or buckle. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 488591 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1920 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/1).  All-matching numbers except rear sight (622) and cleaning-rod (563). Beach stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with only a few compressions and nicks from contact with other rifles. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 660384 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1942 with bent-bolt.  Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.50/2).  T-marked rear sight has 150 meter zero. All-matching numbers (a couple bolt-parts electropenciled to match).  Beech stock & handguard seems to have its original; finish, with only a few handling-marks and scuffs. Includes correct sling, cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R       SOLD

SWISS Model 1878 Vetterli bolt-action infantry rifle # 193552 (10.4mm Swiss rimfire) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in c.1879. Excellent condition, all-matching numbers (and every part is numbered). All original blued finish essentially as nice as these ever get. Bore is mirror-bright with very strong rifling. Wood is walnut with its original finish (cartouches clear) having only a few minor handling-marks and dings. Includes cleaning-rod. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $375.  Antique, no FFL required       SOLD

SWISS Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull infantry rifle # 52706 (7.5x53.5 mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1892. Very Good condition with 80% fading original bluing. All-matching numbers (including magazine), virtually perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish plus whatever minor handling-marks can be expected on a 114 year-old rifle with original finish. A nice collectable example. Should NOT be fired with regular 7.5 Swiss ammo, not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $450.   Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

SWISS Model 96/11 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 276420 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1901. All-matching numbers including magazine.  Very Good condition with much faded original bluing (totally worn off from carry on magazine-floorplate) and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Walnut stock and handguard appears to have original finish with some of the expected handling-marks, top of stock (near buttplate) stamped ZUG (one of the smaller of the Swiss cantons).  Not import-marked.  PHOTO  . . . $395. C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model K-11 Schmidt-Rubin carbine # 57517 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1917. Very Good condition with much original bluing on top metal, most bluing faded and/or browned on triggerguard, magazine-floorplate and barrel-bands from carry and actual use. All matching numbers and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Walnut stock and handguard appears to have original finish with quite a few handling-marks. Bakelite bolt-knob intact. Not import-marked.  PHOTO  . . . $375.  C&R     SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 245376 (.30-06) mfg. by Eddystone in November, 1917. Excellent condition with 95% or better Parkerized finish on metal and quite a rough bore. Stock has no cartouches, but several small eagle-head stamps on bottom.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $675.  C&R     SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 329930 (.30-06) mfg. by Eddystone in February, 1918. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better Parkerized finish on metal and a somewhat bright bore. Stock has rectangular cartouche containing 3GM-K on left side and several small eagle-head stamps on bottom as well as some of the expected dings. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $595.  C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 348636 (.30-06) mfg. by Eddystone in February, 1918. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better Parkerized finish on metal and a somewhat bright bore. Stock has several rectangular cartouches on left side, one containing 3GM-K, one containing S.A.A. and one containing the letter E. Initials JH also scratched on left side. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $625.  C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 1090901 (.30-06) mfg. by Eddystone in September, 1918. Excellent condition with 95% or better Parkerized finish on metal and a somewhat bright bore with a few rough areas. Stock has a few dings and scratches. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $675.  C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 958758 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in November, 1942.  Near Excellent condition with much uniform light-gray Parkerizing on metal and having a gorgeous mirror-bore (SA 10-43 barrel with 3.0 TE). All WWII-era parts, correct but faint SA/EMcF-cartouched buttstock quite nice, handguards have several cracks in the front one and a ding on the rear one. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $725.  C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3337678 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in December, 1944.  Near Excellent condition with much uniform light-gray Parkerizing on metal and having a gorgeous mirror-bore (correct SA 12-44 barrel with 3.0 TE). All WWII-era parts, correct SA/NFR-cartouched buttstock quite nice, front handguard has several thin cracks. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $775.  C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 44US bolt-action U.S. government .22LR target rifle # 112395 mfg. by Mossburg in 1945-1947. Clip-fed 7-shot bolt-action featuring 26" heavy barrel with perfect light-gray Parkerized finish and S-100 Microclick aperture rear-sight. Excellent-PLUS condition, near-perfect metal, stamped US PROPERTY. Some minor handling-marks on wood, else as-issued with a great bore. Includes magazine. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R     SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine # 1624826 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Quality Hardware in Summer 1943.  Near Excellent condition with 90% phosphate finish, undated barrel marked ROCK-OLA with a strong, bright bore. Has walnut M2 stock and handguard with some dings and compressions from actual use. Has front-band with bayonet-lug, lever safety, round-top bolt and three used 15-round magazines (only where legal).  PHOTOS . . . $699.   C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine # 1626053 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Quality Hardware in Summer 1943.  Near Excellent condition with 90% phosphate finish, undated barrel marked ROCK-OLA with a strong, bright bore. Has walnut M2 stock and handguard with some dings and compressions from actual use. Has front-band with bayonet-lug, push-button safety, flat-top bolt and three used 15-round magazines (only where legal).  PHOTOS . . . $725.   C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine # 3385754 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Saginaw Steering Gear in Fall 1943.  Near Excellent condition with 90% phosphate finish, undated barrel marked SAGINAW with a strong, bright bore. Has walnut M2 stock and handguard with some dings and compressions from actual use. Has front-band with bayonet-lug, lever safety, round-top bolt and three used 15-round magazines (only where legal).  PHOTOS . . . $699.   C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine # 4116946 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by National Postal Meter in June 1944.  Near Excellent condition with 90% phosphate finish, 6-44 dated INLAND barrel with a strong, bright bore. Has walnut M1 stock and handguard with some dings and compressions from actual use. Has front-band with bayonet-lug, lever safety, flat-top bolt and three used 15-round magazines (only where legal).  PHOTOS . . . $725.   C&R   SOLD

VENEZUELAN Model FN-49 Saive semiautomatic rifle # 2540 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1953.   EXCELLENT-PLUS condition, with 99% 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, but rifle appears never to have been issued. Includes U.S. style leather sling. Not import-marked  PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R   SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # J7415 (8x57) mfg. by unknown German manufacturer during WWII. A reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing. Has stamped front and rear bands, else all-milled parts stamped 7415 to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Postwar buttstock is of the semi-Kriegsmodel type (without bolt disassembly disk) and flat buttplate, includes cleaning-rod, locking-screws and front sight-hood. PHOTO . . . $250.   C&R       SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS SNIPER semiautomatic rifle # C-25014 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in c.1962. An all-matching but used Yugo sniper rifle with weird backwards-type Mosin-Nagant style lower scope mount attached on left side of receiver with large knurled locking-screw (upper mount and scope NOT present). All bluing intact, all-matching numbers, bright and strong bore. Stock has expected handling-marks with small chip of wood missing forward of mount. Rare and unusual. PHOTO . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Pattern 14 bolt-action rifle # 20332 (.303 British) mfg. by Remington in 1916.  Very Good condition, a nice example with most Parkerizing intact and has a mirror-bright and strong bore. Number stamped on bottom of bolt handle does not match receiver. Has original walnut stock with a field-repair on the right side and some of the expected handling-marks. PHOTOS  . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1/3 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # 51C3154 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Savage-Stevens in 1944 and upgraded to the No.4 Mk.2 standards by Fazakerly in 1951.   Near Excellent, with over 90% military stoving (black lacquer finish), all-matching numbers, and a gorgeous mirror 4-groove bore.  U.S. PROPERTY on left receiver-rail. Number 1-marked bolt-head, lovely birch stock and handguards with some dings and scratches from actual use (but still quite lovely), arsenal repair at heel. Rear-sight is of the milled ladder variety, Canadian property-marked on top of receiver. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R    SOLD

EAST GERMAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # HU1344 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. A rearsenaled rifle in Excellent-PLUS condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. East German ownership stamp (1 in triangle) atop receiver. Very scarce. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 42147 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1892 with Finnish [SA] property-marks on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle), Czarist eagles intact on both barrel-shank and top flat of receiver. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock with a few compressions. One of the earliest Mosin Nagant rifles we have ever handled. PHOTOS . . . $575.   Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 91002 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1895 with Finnish [SA] property-marks on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95+% 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 scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock with a couple minor compressions. PHOTOS . . . $475.   Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 1035221 (7.62x54R) mfg. by New England Westinghouse in 1915 with Finnish [SA] property-marks on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle), Czarist eagles intact on barrel-shank, unusual symbol on top flat of receiver. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock with a few compressions, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R      SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 46847 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Belgium in 1942. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle), AZF (Austrian capture mark from WWI) stamped on top flat of receiver. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock has a few compressions and minor scrapes, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached.  PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 5179 (8mm), originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured at SIMSON & Co., Suhl in 1925, reconfigured to 98k configuration with bent-bolt. A Russian-capture in Near Excellent condition, small parts electropenciled to match receiver, stock stamped 5179 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, receiver and barrel-shank has some very light porosity.  Stock is solid walnut with many handling-marks. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. Most likely a SS rifle, but no SS markings. PHOTOS . . . $500.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model G.29/40 bolt-action rifle # 9045  (8mm), mfg. by Steyr-Daimler-Puch (factory code 660) in 1940.  A rearsenaled Russian-capture in excellent condition, with 100% bluing, all smaller parts electropenciled to match receiver, with an attractive laminated stock with flat buttplate and stamped front band. Bore is excellent and bright, extremely bold markings. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws.  PHOTOS . . . $525.   C&R      SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 6f  (8mm), mfg. by Berliner-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik (factory code duv) in 1941.  A rearsenaled Russian-capture in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing, all parts electropenciled with number 6, with an attractive laminated stock with cupped buttplate and stamped front band. Bore is excellent and bright, intact (if small) swastikas on left side of receiver and barrel-shank. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws.  PHOTOS . . . $395.   C&R  SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 3788g (8mm), mfg. by Brno (factory code dot) in 1943.  An original bringback 98k in Very Good condition, with 80% bluing, all-matching numbers except triggerguard and magazine-floorplate (both stamped 8845). Extremely attractive tiger-striped solid-walnut stock with cupped buttplate and stamped rear band. Bore is excellent and bright, intact (if small) swastikas on left side of receiver and barrel-shank. Includes cleaning-rod and sling. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $875.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 5987y (8mm), mfg. by Bystrica (factory code dou) in 1944.  An non-reworked 98k in Good condition, with 50% bluing, no matching numbers, all-milled parts (solid front band). Scarred laminated stock with very thin hairline crack at tang. Bore is a bit rough and dark, but will shoot okay. Intact swastika on left side of barrel-shank. No cleaning-rod. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R      SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 4 # 65277 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in c.1942. Excellent condition with full original bluing, all-matching numbers, ground mum.  This type has ladder peep-sight lacking its aircraft wings, includes repro cleaning-rod but lacking action-cover and monopod. Excellent chrome-lined mirror bore, wood has original finish and virtually no handling-marks, no import-marks. PHOTO . . . $350.  C&R   SOLD

POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # ASO6441 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1952. 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. PHOTOS . . . $350.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # GL5775 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1948. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. No evidence of ever having been issued, all-matching numbers with buttstock still encased in arsenal-wrap tied with string. PHOTOS . . . $195.    C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 36956 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1963. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% bluing and a sharp mirror-bore. Stock features pistol-grip and is gorgeous with some minor dings and compressions. PHOTOS . . . $295.   not C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 349773 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1915 with straight-bolt.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/2).  All-matching numbers except cleaning-rod (574). Walnut stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with only a few compressions and nicks from contact with other rifles. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R    SOLD

Monday, May 15th, 2006

An UNISSUED consecutive-numbered pair

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifles # P0436 & P0437 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent-PLUS condition, literally UNISSUED with 99% strong bluing, receiver "in the white" as is proper. All-matching numbers (including cleaning-rods), bores show no wear or evidence of ever having been fired. Wood has very striking figure (one tiger-striped, the other vividly streaked) with some very minor handling marks and compressions but is otherwise new. Includes non-numbered muzzle-caps. Not import-marked. PHOTO1  PHOTO2 . . . $2,250 for both.    C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Pattern 14 bolt-action rifle # 354708 (.303 British) mfg. by Eddystone in 1916.  Very Good condition, a nice example with much Parkerizing intact and has a very bright and strong bore. Number stamped on bottom of bolt handle matches receiver. Has original walnut stock with many of the expected handling-marks. PHOTOS  . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1912 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B452 (7x57) mfg. by Steyr in 1912.  Excellent-PLUS condition, literally UNISSUED with 99% strong bluing, receiver "in the white" as is proper, bold Chilean crest above chamber. All-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod), bores show no wear or evidence of ever having been fired. Wood has very striking figure with some very minor handling marks and compressions but is otherwise new. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1050.    C&R     SOLD

EGYPTIAN  "Hakim" semiautomatic rifle # 44683 (8x57) mfg. by Maadi in 1965.  Excellent condition, 85+% original bluing with a strong and bright bore. Wood has original finish with some of the expected handling marks from actual use and storage, Arabic number 4 painted in white on left side. PHOTOS . . . $575.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 79040 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1896 with Finnish [SA] property-marks on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle), Czarist eagles intact on both barrel-shank and top flat of receiver. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece Finn stock with some of the expected handling-marks, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $425.   Antique, no FFL required  SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 8706 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Sestroryetsk in 1901 with Finnish [SA] property-marks on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle), Czarist eagles intact on both barrel-shank and top flat of receiver. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock with a few compressions, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 1001771 (7.62x54R) mfg. by New England Westinghouse in 1915 with Finnish [SA] property-marks on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle), Czarist eagle intact on barrel-shank.  Matching bolt-knob, numbers scrubbed on magazine-floorplate and buttplate. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece Finn stock with the expected handling-marks and scratches, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 4556 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by AV1 in 1926 (stamped P-26). Excellent condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle), some external pitting on receiver and barrel-shank. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock has a few compressions and minor scrapes. Rare.  PHOTOS . . . $495.    C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 10142 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by VKT in 1941. Excellent-PLUS condition with 95+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle), OEWG (Austrian capture mark from WWI) stamped on top flat of receiver. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and Finn bolt-type sling-swivels. Two-piece new-looking Finn stock has a few compressions and minor scrapes, FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model Kar. 98AZ bolt-action carbine # 5340r (8x57) mfg. by Erfurt in 1917 and also double-dated 1920 for the Reichswehr after the capitulation of Germany in WWI.  Good overall condition, an original rifle with forward-leaning stacking-swivel  and little original bluing, with all-matching numbers except for bolt.  This is a small-ring Mauser carbine with proper bent bolt having the bottom of the knob flattened and checkered.  Bore is a bit dark with worn rifling but usable. Wood has some handling-marks and a couple scrapes, E 20 stamped on left side. Top of buttplate unit-marked P.W. / 944.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 7198 (8mm) having DEATH-HEAD marking (SS2 above) on left barrel-shank, originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured at SIMSON & Co., Suhl in the mid 1920's (makers markings scrubbed, as is usual with these), commercial proofs on left side of receiver.  A Russian-capture in Near Excellent condition, small parts electropenciled to match receiver, stock stamped 7198 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, receiver and barrel-shank has some very light porosity.  Bottom of barrel stamped with commercial proofs and 11 42 (date of rework) over upside-down heart. Stock is solid walnut with many handling-marks. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. Authenticity of SS markings guaranteed. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 5030g (8mm), having SSZZA4 marking on both sides of barrel-shank. Originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured at Mauser in 1915, reconfigured to 98k configuration but retaining its straight bolt. A Russian-capture in Excellent-PLUS condition, small parts electropenciled to match receiver, laminated stock stamped 5030 by the Russians on left side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, all-milled parts utilized in the refurbishment, with flat buttplate. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. Extremely rare, authenticity of SS markings absolutely guaranteed. PHOTOS . . . $1250.   C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 2 (that's right, serial number TWO with no letter suffix), 8mm, mfg. by Mauser Borsigwalde (factory code 243) in 1939.  A rearsenaled Russian-capture in excellent condition, with 100% bluing, all parts electropenciled with 2 and has an attractive laminated stock with faint Army cartouches. Bore is excellent and bright, three eagle/swastikas on right side of receiver, Weimar proofs on left side. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws.  PHOTOS . . . $550.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 30385a (8mm), mfg. by Mauser (factory code byf) in 1943.  An non-reworked 98k in Very Good condition, with 50% bluing, no matching numbers, all-milled parts with cupped buttplate. Nice-looking laminated stock with thin hairline cracks at tang. Bore is a bit rough and dark, but should shoot okay. Intact Nazi swastikas on left side of barrel-shank and receiver. No cleaning-rod. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R  SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 2239 (8mm) mfg. by Sauer & Son (WaA37) in 1944.  This is a rare COMMERCIAL rifle marked A. Seeber with commercial Suhl-proofs dated 11 44 on left side of barrel-shank. A rearsenaled Russian-capture in excellent condition, with 100% bluing, electropenciled parts and an attractive laminated stock with flat buttplate and very few handling-marks. Bore is excellent and bright, no sign of any receiver-markings, barrel dated 44 with WaA37 below the wood-line. Import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. This is the very first commercially-proofed 98k of its kind we have ever encountered.  PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R      SOLD

NORWEGIAN Model 98k rifle re-barrelled to .30-06 by the Norwegian Army after WWII # 62149.  Excellent condition, made by Mauser (code S/42) in 1937 with all original markings intact and very strong.  Original serial number (1847i) lined-out by the Norwegians, with their new serial # (as well as the word HAER, Norwegian for Army) added to a flat ground into the left side of the receiver.  The entire rifle except for the bolt matches the original serial number (even the action-screws, which are also have their own WaffenAmpts), the bolt body re-numbered to match the Norwegian number.  Nicely figured hardwood stock (matching) with a bold LUFTWAFFE cartouche on right side. Bluing is easily 99+%, the barrel mint, proper cleaning-rod present, slight pitting at very top of receiver.  A truly beautiful specimen, one of  the finest I have ever seen.  PHOTO  . . . . $675.  C&R   SOLD

SERBIAN Model 1924 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 256859 (8x57) mfg. by Kragujevac in the mid-1920's.  Excellent rearsenaled condition, with full Parkerized metal. Bolt mismatched but remainder of parts matching. Bore is strong and somewhat bright, stock and handguard look new with deep figure, handguard has some tiger-striping going on. No cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 25147 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1955. Excellent condition with 90% bluing and a sharp mirror-bore and matching bolt. Stock is quite nice with some minor dings and compressions and some lovely "tigerstripe" figure. PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R  SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 20660 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1903 with bent-bolt.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore.  All-matching numbers. Lovely Walnut stock & handguard retains its original finish, with only a few very minor handling-marks and nicks, plain silver disk inlet on right side, with range-chart tacked next to it. Has muzzle-extension. Includes correct sling and bayonet with scabbard in excellent condition. Not import-marked, a most attractive rig worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . $1450.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6566 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1899 with straight-bolt.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.51/1).  All-matching numbers except bolt-shroud (692), no number on cleaning-rod. Beech stock with Walnut handguard seems to have its original finish, with only a few compressions and nicks from contact with other rifles. PHOTOS . . . $380.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 38B Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 679974 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1942 with bent-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.49/0).  Rear sight has 100 meter zero. All-matching numbers.  Beech stock & handguard seems to have its original; finish, with only a few handling-marks and scuffs. Includes correct sling, cleaning-rod and muzzle-cap to protect the threads. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 121343 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in 1917. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better Parkerized finish on metal and a somewhat bright bore. Stock has rectangular cartouche on left side containing 3GM-K. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $625.  C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2671778 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in March, 1944.  Very Good condition with much uniform light-gray Parkerizing on metal and having a gorgeous mirror-bore (replacement SA 5-50 barrel with white chamber). Stock and handguards a bit beat-up but serviceable. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $625.  C&R   SOLD

VENEZUELAN Model 24/30 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 33717 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in the mid-1930's.  Excellent PLUS literally UNISSUED condition, with 99+% original factory bluing, receiver in the white (as is proper) with bold crest above chamber.  Bore mirror-perfect, all-matching numbers with cleaning-rod.  Has milled magazine-follower and flat milled buttplate.  Wood is pretty walnut with very few very minor handling-marks. A very attractive and handy 7mm short rifle in gorgeous (likely UNIMPROVABLE) condition, not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $1450.   C&R      SOLD

Monday, April 24th, 2006

ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # S5253 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in 1899.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% strong bluing. Scrubbed crest (as usual) with vivid fire-bluing on small parts, all-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod), bore is strong and mirror bright. Original walnut stock has few handling-marks (cartouche on right side scrubbed), includes short handguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

BRAZILIAN Model 30 M954 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 4352 (.30-06) mfg. by Itajuba in c.1954.  Very Good overall condition with 80% bluing (many parts browned from actual use). No matching parts. Bore is very rough with strong rifling. Very bold and detailed Brazilian crest above chamber. Walnut buttstock and handguard with many dings and handling-marks (crack at rear of handguard). No cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $150.   C&R    SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action Carbinero carbine # 6785 (7x57mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1935. Very Good condition, with 70% bluing, strong mostly-bright bore and all-matching numbers.  This has turned-down bolt with carbine rear-sight, strong crest above chamber. Wood has a few dings from normal handling, but nothing major and was possibly lightly sanded long ago (1935-dated cartouche on left side of stock is faint but readable). Includes cleaning-rod and rear sling-swivel.  PHOTOS . . . . $475.  C&R    SOLD

CZECH Model vz52 semiautomatic rifle # G69724 (7.62x45) mfg. by CZ in 1956. An Excellent example with most original gray Parkerized finish intact and a gorgeous, mirror-bore. Stock is exceptional, includes leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 86497 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1940 by Tikka on a 1916-dated Tula receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% original bluing. Bolt-knob matching, bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes cleaning-rod and M27 muzzle-protector. Two-piece stock has only a few minor handling-marks and scratches, inlet for stock-disc (which is missing) on right side. PHOTOS . . . $575.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # S898611 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by S.I.G. (marked below wood-line) in 1928 on a 1909-dated Sestroryetsk receiver. Near Excellent  condition with 80% original bluing. Bolt is numbered 611. Bore is a bit weak but quite bright, includes cleaning-rod. Left side of barrel-shank has crossed-through # 14381.  One-piece stock has quite a few handling-marks (mostly compressions from adjacent rifles). PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 58714 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1944 by Tikka on a scrubbed hex receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% original bluing. Bolt-knob matching, bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece stock has only a few minor handling-marks and scratches with crossed-cannon cartouche. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 1916 Berthier bolt-action mousquetoon # A6083 (8x50R) arsenaled to the M-16 configuration by St. Ettienne in 1920 with a 1918-dated Chatellerault barrel and N-marked chamber. Very Good PLUS original condition with 80% blued finish on all metal and a nice wood stock. ALL-MATCHING serial numbers, shiny, very bright and strong bore. PHOTOS . . . $450.  C&R  SOLD

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # G84451 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1972. Excellent-PLUS condition, rifle is still in arsenal poly-bag (slit open so the rifle could be import-marked). Includes FOUR 10-round magazines, rubber buttplate, night-sights with cloth bag and new sling (all sealed in arsenal poly bag). Most literally arsenal AS NEW with all accessories in like-new condition.  similar example . . . $495.  C&R    SOLD 

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action 8mm rifle # K6672 having DEATH-HEAD marking (SS2 above) on left barrel-shank, originally a Gewehr 98 rifle manufactured at DANZIG in 1902 with later Radom refurb mark (FB in inverted triangle) atop receiver.  A restored Russian-capture in excellent condition, small parts and laminated stock have been renumbered to match receiver (not original). Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes original muzzle-cap, cleaning rod and sling, import-marked TG KNOX TN 98K 8MM GERMANY on bottom of barrel. Authenticity of SS markings guaranteed. PHOTOS . . . $1600.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action 8mm low-turret SNIPER rifle # 6186k (8mm) manufactured by Sauer & Son.  A restored sniper rifle in excellent condition, small parts and laminated stock have been renumbered to match receiver (not original). Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes original muzzle-cap, cleaning rod and sling. Has original ZEISS Zielvier 4x sniper scope with excellent optics (small dent in top of scope body does not affect lenses or optics at all).  Mounts are likely reproductions. A very attractive restored example, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $2500.   C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action training rifle # 0066278 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1920. Excellent condition with full original bluing, mum X-ed out.  All parts mismatched. This type has ladder v-type rear-sight.  Bore is quite decent and bright with strong rifling, wood was lightly sanded long ago with a few handling-marks since (small crack on left side of stock). Missing front sight blade. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $150. C&R    SOLD  

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 6 # 6943 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in c.1943. Excellent condition with full original bluing, all-matching numbers, ground mum.  This type has ladder peep-sight lacking its aircraft wings, includes cleaning-rod but lacking action-cover and monopod. Excellent chrome-lined mirror bore, wood has been sanded and refinished with virtually no handling-marks since, no import-marks. PHOTO . . . $250. C&R    SOLD

MEXICAN Model 1897 Rolling-block single-shot rifle (7x57), mfg. by Remington Arms in c.1900.  Good condition, with all metal browned from age and actual use. No serial number or other markings, bore is frosted but has very strong rifling. Full military configuration, lacking cleaning-rod (as usual). Stock and handguard has the expected handling-marks. Fully functional, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450.  C&R    SOLD

PERSIAN Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C07330 (8x57), mfg. by Brno in 1931 (A.H. 1309).  New, literally UNISSUED condition, with 100% bluing, action-bolts have flawless "straw" coloring. Has perfect mirror-bright bore and all-matching numbers, all markings clean with a magnificent lion-crest above chamber. Gorgeous Streaked Walnut stock has lovely original antique-furniture type finish with virtually no handling-marks and only a couple small dings on bottom of stock.  PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R      SOLD

PORTUGUESE  Model 904/39  Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action short rifle # H1694 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1904.   Near Excellent condition with all-matching numbers and bold royal crest above chamber.  Original (browning) finish with a nice mirror-bright bore. Wood has arsenal-repair at toe and two small hairline cracks at sides of grip. No cleaning-rod.  Originally chambered in the obsolete 6.5x58 Verguiero cartridge, these rifles were rechambered to 8x57 in Germany just before WWII.  PHOTOS . . . $225.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle (7.62x54R), mfg. at IZHEVSK with round receiver just prior to and during WWII,  An arsenal-refurbished rifle in EXCELLENT PLUS condition, with 99% bluing and all-matching numbers (numbers on bolt and small parts electropenciled to match receiver). Bores are bright and strong but not perfect. Really gorgeous rifles with beautiful LAMINATED STOCKS, includes cleaning rods, sling, cleaning-kit and non-matching spike bayonet. . . $195. (several available)  C&R
---: as above, but with hex-receiver manufactured by TULA arsenal prior to WWII. . . $225 (several available)  C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev semiautomatic rifle # MK180 (7.62x54R), mfg. at Tula in 1941.  Excellent arsenal-refurbished condition with a nice and strong mostly-bright bore. Numbers all matching except magazine and triggerguard, receiver *NOT* grooved for scope-mount, features 12-slotted muzzle-break. Includes cleaning-rod and 10-round magazine, stock has a few scuffs and two arsenal-repairs on right side. PHOTOS . . . $795.    C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # 3E3505 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula  in 1954.   UNISSUED, a 100% arsenal-refurbished example with 100% blue (blade-bayonet hard-chromed, both bolt and bolt-carrier blued), bore mirror-bright and nearly perfect.  Shellaced laminated buttstock with numbers matching everywhere (no cross-outs or line-throughs).  Wood has a couple minor handling-marks. Includes correct Russian sling and cleaning-kit in butt-trap. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 180014 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1906 with straight-bolt.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore.  All-matching numbers except firing-pin and bolt shroud (both numbered 104 instead of 014), buttplate (471) and cleaning-rod (753). Walnut stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with only a few handling-marks and scratches, missing bore-disk and shield-shaped placque that was inlet in stock below it on the right side of stock. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R    SOLD

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # B58354 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1942 with 9-44 dated barrel, a cadet rifle with yellow-painted barrel.  Near Excellent condition with slightly rough but strong bore. All matching numbers, buttstock has clear 1942 and 6/46-dated MA cartouche on right side. Quite a few of the expected handling-marks and compressions on wood, but overall a very attractive example.  PHOTOS . . . $225.  C&R      SOLD

AUSTRALIAN Martini Cadet single-shot rifle # 581653 (.22 LR) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in c.1910. Very Good condition with much original bluing and bold markings (including that of a Kangeroo above chamber). Stock has very little original finish, bore is very strong and mirror-bright. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $350.  C&R   SOLD

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 bolt-action infantry rifle # 478b (7x57) mfg. by DWM in 1908. New, unissued, perfect condition with receiver "in the white" as is proper, all-matching numbers including bayonet, with original sling, cleaning-rod and brass muzzle-cover. 100% bluing on the parts that should be blued, with a perfect mirror bore. Stock has original finish and aside from some literally tiny bumps hardly worth mentioning there are no handling-marks. DWM monogram-cartouche in right side of stock a crisp as can be. No import-marks. Absolutely the finest example of its type I have ever seen and literally unimprovable! Bayonet (which is numbered to the gun) includes brass-tipped leather matching-numbered scabbard.  A museum-piece worthy of the very finest collection.  PHOTOS . . . $1250.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Pattern 14 bolt-action rifle # 41732 (.303 British) mfg. by Eddystone in 1915.  Near Excellent condition, a nice example with a strong dark bore. Number stamped on bottom of bolt handle matches receiver. Has nice walnut stock that has original finish with very few handling-marks, front handguard is a beech replacement. PHOTOS  . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1* Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # 85C6769 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Savage-Stevens in 1944.   Near Excellent, an all-original rifle with over 90% original parkerized finish, all-matching Savage-made parts, and a gorgeous mirror 2-groove bore.  U.S. PROPERTY on left receiver-rail. Number 2-marked bolt-head, lovely birch stock and handguards with some dings and scratches from actual use (but still quite lovely). Rear-sight is of the L-shaped variety (calibrated for 300 & 600 meters). PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R     SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # F1864 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Excellent condition, with 95% original deep bluing on all metal parts.   Chilean crest above chamber is very strong and clear.  All-matching numbers (except cleaning-rod).  Bore is exceptional and mirror-bright.  Lovely walnut stock having 1895-dated Chilean cartouche, some dings, compressions and handling-marks in the wood from contact with adjacent rifles but has not been sanded, includes original leather sling. Has German proofs.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 11079 (7.62x54R), mfg.. by Tikka in 1928. Excellent-plus condition with 100% original bluing and  near-perfect mirror-bore. Matching bolt, late nosepiece with "lollipop-sticks", stock has virtually no handling-marks. Includes a Russian web-sling with "dog-collars".  Most certainly the finest M27 I have ever seen.   PHOTOS . . . $600.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 61948 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tikka in 1944 on a round receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% or better bluing, matching bolt, bore is gorgeous and mirror-bright. Has double-blade front sight, includes cleaning-rod. Stock has been refinished and is very shiny. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 302739 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Sako in 1968, receiver ground. Excellent condition, with 95% dark bluing with gorgeous mirror-bore and matching bolt-knob.  Two-piece  postwar (square-jointed) birch stock with a few handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and worn leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . . $240.  C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # K35816 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne in c.1946. Excellent PLUS condition, rearsenaled to AS NEW condition by the French in 1972. Excellent, mirror-bright bore, bolt, magazine-floorplate and forend mismatched. Includes integral spike-bayonet.  PHOTOS . . . $350.  C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # G23584 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1972. Excellent-PLUS condition, rifle has full gray parkerized finish and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore. Virtually no handling marks on the wood or metal. Includes FOUR 10-round magazines, rubber buttplate, bayonet & scabbard, night-sights with cloth bag, new sling (all sealed in arsenal poly bag). in like-new condition.  PHOTOS  . . . $450.  C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 1871/84 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4327 (11mm) mfg. by Spandau in 1888 with 31 1/2" barrel.  A choice Excellent-Plus example, all-matching numbers, full strong bluing with receiver "in the white" and a near-perfect mirror bore.  Buttstock has original finish with razor-sharp cartouches (including Prussian stamps) and a faint "fiddleback" figure throughout the wood.  Some dings and occasional bumps in the wood and a couple minor abrasions on barrel-bands but otherwise AS ISSUED.  Not the most perfect example of this classic rifle that I've ever seen, but close... very close and quite rare thus. PHOTOS . . . $1175.   Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 1871/84 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 20052 (11mm) mfg. by Amberg in 1887 with 31 1/2" barrel.  A Very Good example, matching bolt (looks renumbered to match), no other parts matching, full strong bluing with receiver "in the white" and a near-perfect mirror bore.  Buttstock looks to be a reproduction with a couple dings and compressions. Functional, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.   Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 3500b (8x57mm) mfg. by Berliner-Lubecker Maschinenfabrik (factory code S/237) in 1937.  A Russian-captured rifle in Excellent condition with full bluing, parts electropenciled to match receiver. All Nazi markings intact and very clear. Solid walnut stock has had its shellac removed and has a repro sling and cleaning-rod installed along with original German bore protector. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4235av (8x57) mfg. at Brno (code dot) in 1944.  A non-import marked bringback in Excellent condition with full bluing and a mirror-bright bore. Has stamped small parts except for front band (which is solid milled). All Nazi markings intact, all parts matching except bolt (which is very close, being numbered 4835av). Stock has been duffle-cut (under rear band) and repaired. Includes original sling and front sight-hood, stock not routed for cleaning-rod. PHOTO . . . $650.   C&R       SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1870/87/16 Vetterli-Vitali  bolt-action infantry rifle # Y1091 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Torre Annunziata in 1876.  Good condition, with most bluing on all metal parts. Bolt will no longer lock or cock, bore is actually quite strong and somewhat bright. Wood is sound with arsenal-repair to heel. No cleaning-rod.   No import marks, a non-functional "wall-hanger".  PHOTOS . . . $150.   Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

JAPANESE Model 99 Arisaka bolt-action long-rifle series 35, # 13561 (7.7x58) mfg. by Toyo Kogyo in 1939. Metal in excellent condition, with full original bluing and a gorgeous, mirror-bright chrome-lined bore, but all bolt-parts numbered 276, ground mum. Rear sight lacking aircraft wings, includes cleaning-rod but no monopod. Wood has its original finish and has not been sanded. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . . $450.  C&R   SOLD

JAPANESE Model 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 22, # 41676 (7.7x58) mfg. by Kokura Arsenal in c. 1942. Metal in excellent condition, with full original bluing and a gorgeous, mirror-bright chrome-lined bore, matching bolt but mismatched firing-pin, mum has not been ground but is defaced by several horizontal knife-cuts. Rear-sight lacks aircraft-wings, no cleaning-rod or monopod. Wood retains its original finish and has never been sanded, several dings from rough handling on wood. Right front-sight protector has been broken off at base. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . . $240.  C&R       SOLD

MEXICAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # D4135 (7x57) mfg. by Oviedo in 1925.  Excellent condition, with full bluing on all parts. All-matching numbers including bolt, bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Wood is excellent with original finish and has not been sanded (two small circular cartouches on bottom of stock), no cleaning-rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R   SOLD

MEXICAN Model 1910 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 1678 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrica Nacionale de Armas in 1931.  Very Good condition, much of the bluing turned to brown, metal on bottom painted with black lacquer. All-matching numbers with a dark but strong bore and completely functional. No handguard or cleaning-rod, nice bold Mexican coat of arms above chamber. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/59 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # PU623 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1941. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% or better bluing, matching bolt, front half of rifle still wrapped in arsenal-paper tied with string. PHOTOS . . . $160.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96/38B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 289097 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1911 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle.  Very Good PLUS condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts. Has a very bright and strong bore (bore-disc indicating 6.50/1), dial-type rear sight.  All-matching numbers except front-band & buttplate (no number on cleaning rod or bolt release).  Beech stock has a few scuffs and compressions and a hairline on both sides crack by buttplate. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R  SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 689935 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1943 with straight-bolt and non-threaded muzzle.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original bluing on all parts. Has a very bright and strong bore (no bore-disc), dial-type rear sight (100-600 meters).  All-matching numbers (smaller bolt-parts electropenciled rather than stamped) except cleaning-rod (as usual).  Beech stock has very handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $395.   C&R    SOLD

TURKISH Model Gewehr 88/14 bolt-action Commission rifle # 7101a (8x57mm) mfg. by Amberg in 1892.  Very Good condition, most external metal browned. No matching numbers, bolt has Turk markings (but rifle does not), S-marked bore, with cleaning-rod. Excellent strong and extremely shiny bore.  Buttstock is original walnut with much evidence of actual use, both barrel-bands have crossed-out unit-marks. Retains barrel-jacket. Rifle is functional and I would not hesitate to shoot it. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $275.  Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1-D Garand semiautomatic SNIPER rifle # 2743910 (.30-06)  mfg. by Springfield Armory in March 1944.  Unissued condition, an original DCM sniper rifle with SA 1-52 barrel (throat-erosion 2.0). Includes thin-bracket Hart cone flash-hider, leather cheek-pad (MRT / 10-52), WWII era M1 web-sling, scope-case and M10 cleaning-kit in butt-trap. Bedding of metal to wood is so good that it is difficult to remove the action. Walnut furniture is in perfect original condition with nary a dent or scratch. M84 scope # 8842 has small specks of something (perhaps paint chips) inside but otherwise has perfect optics.    Originally sold by Scott Duff, complete with signed data-sheet and DCM paperwork but no box.  PHOTOS . . . $3750.    C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2494433 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in April, 1944.  Excellent with full uniform light-gray Parkerizing on metal and having a gorgeous mirror-bore.  Has 4-44 barrel (white chamber) with postwar trigger-group. Excellent walnut stock and handguards have a few minor handling-marks. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 94AE Wrangler lever-action carbine # 6056684 (.44 Magnum)  mfg. by Winchester.  Absolutely NEW IN BOX, unfired condition, very small scuff on right side of stuck. No longer manufactured.   PHOTOS . . . $350.    not C&R  SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48A Mauser bolt-action rifle # P32743 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in c.1952. Excellent-PLUS (unissued) condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 99% or better original bluing on the metal surfaces and a sharp mirror-bore. Sharp Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All-matching numbers, with stamped triggerguard and magazine-floorplate, knob of bolt has flattened bottom. Stock and handguard appear to be unused and very attractive with nice streaked figure and a small gouge at top of comb. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood.  PHOTOS . . . $225.  C&R   SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59/61 SKS semiautomatic rifle # O-566794 (7.62x39).  UNISSUED, literally Excellent-plus condition, with perfect bluing and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore.  All-matching numbers. New-looking wood with literally no handling-marks. PHOTO . . . . $250.  C&R   SOLD

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AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher cavalry-carbine # 5684R (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917. Excellent, arsenal-refinished to new condition with full 100% bluing and sharp mostly-bright bore. Bolt is not numbered, rear-sight is of the long type, buttstock is a gorgeous Circassian walnut with lovely figure and very few handling marks (small repair by buttplate and hairline crack in handguard). Includes correct bayonet & scabbard in excellent condition, as well as unusual leather sling. PHOTOS .  . . $225.   C&R    SOLD

AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher cavalry-carbine # 3005B (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1931. Very Good, most original blue remaining, some of it browned with some scattered minor rust, bore is rough and dark. Bolt is not numbered, rear-sight is of the short type, buttstock is figured Circassian walnut with initals CW carved into right side and a few handling marks (thin hairline-crack at rear of handguard). PHOTOS .  . . $75.   C&R    SOLD

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # H11940 (.303 British) mfg. by British Small Arms in 1917. An original example in Near Excellent condition with 90% or better original bluing and sharp mirror-bright bore, rear-sight is windage-adjustable.  All numbered parts matching receiver, OSTER. GENDARMARIE enclosing Hapsburg eagle (Austrian Police) stamped atop barrel-flat. Wood has many handling-marks but is sound and apparently retains its original finish.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $275.  C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk. I Enfield bolt-action rifle # JC21992 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in December 1943.  Excellent, with full  gray Parkerized finish on metal. Has an excellent 5-groove mirror-bore, matching bolt with 1-marked bolt-head. Savage-made magazine in excellent condition (looks new). Wood is mismatched with some dings and dents from actual use, arsenal-repair at heel.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R       SOLD

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk. I Enfield bolt-action rifle # JC26385A (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in December 1943, FTR in 1948.  Very Good condition, with most military stoving (black-painted finish). No matching numbers, forend cut-down by "Bubba", no handguard. Wood has arsenal-repair at toe.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $80.   C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Model 24 Mauser bolt-action short- rifle # 764 (8mm) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1924.  Good condition, with little remaining original bluing on most parts. No parts match, receiver has FN-logo above chamber, large oval cartouche on right side containing three lines of Chinese characters. Bore is slightly rough and not very bright. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $225.   C&R  SOLD

CHINESE Model "Chaing Kai-Shek" Mauser bolt-action short- rifle # G8997 (8mm) mfg. by Chinese State Arsenal in June 1943.  Good condition, with some original finish and some light rust at the wood-line. Only triggerguard and front-band matches receiver, receiver has Chinese markings under star, date 32-6 below. Bore is rough and dark, no cleaning-rod. Stock has cool Chinese characters painted in red on both sides and considerable amount of handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $150.   C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Model "Chaing Kai-Shek" Mauser bolt-action short- rifle # F1183 (8mm) mfg. by Chinese State Arsenal in c.1946.  Good condition, with quite a lot of original finish and some light rust at wood-line. Magazine-floorplate, bolt-release, rear-sight and triggerguard matches receiver, bow & arrow in circle above chamber, white-painted Chinese character on right side, stamp of Fourth Nationalist Army on left side. Bore is slight rough and a bit dark, no cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $175.   C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Model "Chaing Kai-Shek" Mauser bolt-action short- rifle # W856 (8mm) mfg. by Chinese State Arsenal in c.1948.  Fair condition, with zero original finish and some light rust on most parts. No parts match, receiver has bow & arrow in circle above chamber, large oval cartouche on right side containing three lines of Chinese characters. Bore is rough and dark, no cleaning-rod. Stock has hairline cracks on both sides by rear of triggerguard, small swastika proofs on sides of receiver. PHOTOS . . . $125.   C&R  SOLD

CHINESE Type 53 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # 3030734 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Factory 26 in 1955.  Good condition with 30% bluing on all metal parts, bore is excellent and extremely bright. All matching numbers except magazine-floorplate, buttstock has arsenal-repair on bottom. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $150.   C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Type 56 Siminov semiautomatic carbine # 7097678 (7.62x39) mfg. by Factory 26 in 1963.  Very Good condition with 80% bluing on all metal parts, bore is excellent and extremely bright. No matching numbers (bolt numbered 641492, triggerguard, magazine and action-cover all numbered 85812. Buttstock has small arsenal-repair on right side of tang, no cleaning-rod.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $225.   Not C&R       SOLD

CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 6709K3 (8x57) mfg. by CZ in 1935.  A mismatched example in Very Good condition with lovely Czech lion atop chamber. The bore a bit rough but somewhat bright with strong rifling. Includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard have very few handling-marks. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $125.   C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 18 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 17689 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1907. Is Finn-marked with [SA]. Externally Very Good condition with 60% bluing (less on magazine-floorplate), bore is very strong and mirror-bright. Matching bolt, Czarist eagles intact on both barrel-shank and receiver, rear sight recalibrated for meters.  Includes cleaning-rod and Finn wire-type sling-swivels. PHOTOS . . . $160.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 18 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 476333 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1917. Is Finn-marked with [SA]. Externally Excellent condition with 90% bluing (less on magazine-floorplate), bore is very strong and mirror-bright. Matching bolt, rear sight recalibrated for meters.  Includes cleaning-rod and Finn wire-type sling-swivels. PHOTOS . . . $195.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # DYE1133 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1939 with [SA] Finn-property stamp on left side of barrel-shank and 41 Finn-rework stamp on right side.  Excellent condition with 90% bluing, matching bolt (1133), bore is gorgeous and mirror-bright (counterbored at muzzle). Has hooded-post front sight, includes cleaning-rod. Barrel-bands are of the 2nd type (with buttons).  Stock has some shrapnel-damage that was arsenal-repaired by the Finns. PHOTOS . . . $125.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1916 Berthier bolt-action infantry rifle # FN50224 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by St. Ettienne in 1916 with 20.12" barrel.  Fair condition, N-marked chamber, all matching numbers except for stock, bore is a very rough and pitted mess, external metal also pitted in spots. Magazine follower lacks a spring, else sound and fully capable of firing. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $150.    C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 5045ii (8x57) mfg. by Spandau in 1916. Excellent condition, with 90% bluing (some of it turning brown from oxidation). Bold markings on receiver, updated with tangent rear-sight proofed S/42G.  Root of bolt handle and buttstock force-matched, magazine-floorplate and triggerguard matching, all other parts mismatched. Bore is strong but not too bright, no cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard are walnut  with a few minor dings and compressions from handling and storage, 1 1/2" high letter A stamped on left side, small crack at rear of tang, includes leather sling. Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $525.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 3561 (8x57) mfg. by Danzig in 1917 with 1920 Reichswehr acceptance-date stamped at top of receiver. A Spanish Civil War rework in Excellent condition, with 95% bluing. Receiver scrubbed but markings still faintly visible, updated with tangent rear-sight proofed S/42G.  All parts mismatched, bold flaming-bomb enclosing MP8 cartouche on right side of stock attests to its Spanish Civil War heritage. The bore is very strong with frosted grooves. Includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard are walnut  with some dings and compressions from handling and storage but is quite attractive. PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 9161 (8x57) mfg. by Spandau in 1917 with 5-pointed star stamped at top of receiver. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing. Receiver scrubbed but markings still faintly visible, updated with tangent rear-sight proofed S/42K.  Bolt matching, all parts mismatched. Excellent mirror-bright bore, no cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard are walnut  with a few minor dings and compressions from handling and storage but is quite attractive. Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

GREEK Model 1930 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # G3466 (8x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1930.  A mismatched example in Very Good condition with faint Greek crest atop chamber. The bore a bit rough but somewhat bright with strong rifling. Includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard have very few handling-marks (small arsenal-repair on left side). PHOTO . . . $175.   C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # D7775 (7.35x53) mfg. by Terni in late 1938 (the XVII year of Mussolini). Near Excellent condition, [SA] stamped (Finn property-markings), stock has been sporterized by cutting off the forend, no barrel-bands or handguard. Has an excellent bright bore, stock refinished with sling-slot expertly plugged, a few scuffs and dings with decent finish.   PHOTOS . . . $125.     C&R       SOLD

MEXICAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # D4135 (7x57) mfg. by Oviedo in 1925.  Excellent condition, with full bluing on all parts. All-matching numbers including bolt, bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Wood is excellent with original finish and has not been sanded (two small circular cartouches on bottom of stock), no cleaning-rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625.   C&R   SOLD

MEXICAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 34 (7x57) mfg. by Oviedo in 1927.  Good condition, with very little remaining bluing on most parts. All-matching numbers except bolt (# S3482). Bore is strong and mostly bright, stock and handguard quite scuffed up but has original finish and has not been sanded. Includes cleaning-rod (not shown in photo). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

POLISH Model WZ29 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 6229E (8x57) mfg. by Radom in the early 1930's.  A Spanish Civil War rework in Excellent condition, with 95% bluing. Has small-ring receiver scrubbed of any markings, matching bolt. Bold flaming-bomb enclosing MP8 cartouche on right side of stock attests to its Spanish Civil War heritage. Correct Polish WZ29 features include protective "wings" on front sight and bent-bolt. Left side-rail stamped K98 for some reason. The bore a bit rough but somewhat bright with strong rifling, smooth bolt and trigger. Includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard are beech with very few minor handling-marks. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $525.   C&R      SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # DA5534 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943.  Very Good condition with 70+% bluing on all metal parts, bore is a bit rough and not too bright. All matching numbers, rear-sight has been removed and replaced by a makeshift scout-scope mount. Wood has some dings and nicks, includes sling..  PHOTOS . . . $50.   C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # PL1307 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1945.  Excellent-PLUS condition with 98+% bluing on all metal parts, bore is excellent and mirror-bright. All matching numbers, laminated buttstock has a few minor nicks but is extremely attractive. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $150.   C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SKS Siminov semiautomatic carbine # RSH1306 (7.62x39) mfg. at Tula in 1951.  Excellent, with near-perfect bluing and a mirror- perfect chrome-lined bore. All-matching numbers, a rework with re-numbered hardwood stock having almost no handling-marks. An early Century import. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R    SOLD

SERBIAN Model 1899Č Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 11456 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1899.  Very Good condition, most remaining bluing browned from oxidation but intact. Only buttstock matching receiver, bolt mismatched but is an 1899Č bolt. Bore is strong and somewhat bright, stock and handguard quite scuffed up but has original finish and has not been sanded (Russian star containing hammer & sickle carved in left side by bored soldier). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 35491 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1962 (Eibar code H1). Excellent-PLUS, near as-new with 99% bluing and a sharp mirror-bore. Wood is gorgeous with some minor dings and compressions from handling and storage. PHOTOS . . . $325.  not C&R    SOLD

TURKISH Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 2744 (8x57) mfg. by Mauser circa 1905, receiver scrubbed and re-stamped in Ankara in 1932 when rechambered for 8mm. Good Plus condition, with 30-50% bluing (some of it turning brown from oxidation). Bold markings on receiver. All parts mismatched (as usual). Bore is strong but not too bright, includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard are beat-up, nicked and gouged but sound. Includes laced-on leather sling.  PHOTO . . . $125.   C&R     SOLD

TURKISH Model 1938 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 160158 (8x57) receiver scrubbed of original markings and re-stamped in Ankara in 1944 when rechambered for 8mm. Good Plus condition, with 30-50% bluing (some of it turning brown from oxidation). Bold markings on receiver. All parts mismatched (as usual). Bore is strong but not too bright, includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard are scuffed-up, nicked and gouged with hairline crack at tang. Includes laced-on leather sling.  PHOTO . . . $95.   C&R     SOLD

U.S.A. Model 44US bolt-action U.S. government .22LR target rifle #115504 mfg. 1943-1947. Clip-fed 7-shot bolt-action featuring 26" heavy barrel with perfect light-gray Parkerized finish and S-100 Microclick aperture rear-sight. Excellent-PLUS condition, near-perfect metal, stamped US PROPERTY. Some minor handling-marks on wood, else as-issued with a great bore. No magazine (available from Brownell's). PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R  SOLD