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UKRANIAN
Model 91/30
SNIPER Mosin Nagant
bolt-action rifle # NYOO4856 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1938 with uncertain
military scope mount securely attached to left side of receiver, legend
Виробпено в Україні
(produced in Ukraine) and illustration of a target on left side of magazine
extension. Excellent-PLUS refurbished condition with full bluing on all
metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (which has threaded muzzle with attached
thread protector). All serialized parts except buttplate matching barrel
(НЮ4856), has long bent bolt handle. No scope mount or scope present.
Stock and handguard has a few of the usual scuffs in the shellac finish from use
and storage and is in quite nice shape.
PHOTOS
. . . $1475.* REDUCED!
$1295.
C&R
JAPANESE Type 44 Arisaka bolt-action carbine #
30924 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa
in c.1912. Near Excellent condition with
90% or better original finish remaining. Bolt not matching, mum has been crudely ground
off Very strong and surprisingly bright bore. Stock has
original finish with some of the expected handling marks. Functional and
complete with attached spike-bayonet. Not import-marked, very scarce and popular.
PHOTO
. . . $1650. REDUCED!
$1375.
C&R
POLISH Model wz29
Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 36410Z (8x57mm), undated, mfg. by Warsaw between
the wars with straight-bolt, arsenal-refurbished by Spain during their civil
war in the mid-1930's. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing on all parts. Bolt
numbered 36410 (matching), bore is
mirror-bright and very strong. Rifle has no markings other than circled-Z proofs
on bolt-knob and right side of receiver, includes cleaning-rod. Beech stock has
faint but clear
Spanish Civil War
cartouche (flaming bomb
with MP / 8) on right
side. Not import marked.
PHOTOS
. . . $1450. REDUCED!
$1295. C&R
SOLD
SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser long rifle #
RF00321 (7x57mm) made by
Oviedo in
1922. Excellent condition, with 96% or better original blued finish.
All matching serial numbers except cleaning-rod,
bore is very bright and strong. Walnut stock has
very few minor dings and other handling marks to be expected of a 100+ year-old military rifle. Includes cleaning rod,
Not import marked, extremely
attractive.
PHOTOS
. . .
$850.*
REDUCED!
$719. C&R
SWEDISH Model 41B SNIPER bolt-action rifle # 329353 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1914. A very nice EXCELLENT specimen, with 95% bluing, only upper and lower scope-mount, bolt (and all bolt parts) and buttplate matching receiver (as usual for these). Includes 1941-dated AJACK 4x90 scope with exceptionally bright and clear optics and leather lens-caps, scope-mount numbered to rifle. Near-perfect mirror-bright bore, with 6.49/1 bore-disc, dial-type m/55 rear-sight adjustable from 100 to 600 meters in 25-meter increments. Buttstock and handguard are walnut with some small nicks and compressions in the wood from handling and storage, but considerably nicer than is usually seen and quite a handsome rig. Includes green metal scope can numbered to this rifle. PHOTOS . . . $6250. includes shipping in hard case C&R
ISRAELI Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3850m (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Brno (factory code dot 43) in 1943. Near Excellent condition, with most remaining bluing and a mirror-bright bore. Nazi eagle / swastikas proof has been obliterated next to a small Star of David. Mixed serial numbers, the bolt is in the white with circle-Z proofs and no serial number. Beech stock has some signs of actual use, with deep 7.62 stamped on bottom near buttplate. No cleaning rod (stock has not been drilled for one), but retains its front sight hood. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R
SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # MH1014 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944 with struck-through scope number on left side of barrel shank. A Molot refurbished original sniper in Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. All serialized small parts stamped 1014 (without prefixes). Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). PU scope has clear optics, scope serial number (72477) stamped on left side of barrel-shank and electro-penciled on left side of lower scope mount, but rifle number on scope mount is different (???). Buttstock has a few scuffs and handling marks from transportation and storage, includes leather lens covers. PHOTOS . . . $2350. C&R
SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # EH9194 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944(?) with scope number stamped on left side of barrel shank. Near Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. No matching serial numbers on anything, barrel markings have been partially sanitized. PU scope has clear optics. Buttstock has a few scuffs and handling marks from actual use, includes leather lens caps and fabric scope cover. Not import-marked, very possibly a bringback from Vietnam (one of my papered bringback PU snipers is also completely mismatched). PHOTOS . . . $2600. C&R
U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 4204186 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in December 1943. Excellent condition with 90% or better gray Parkerizing on all metal. A lovely example with near-perfect RA 12-43 dated bore (TE = 0.75, MW = 0.75). Walnut stock has some handling marks, but is sound with RA, ordnance wheel and EJA cartouches on left side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1350. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # Š2220 (8mm) mfg. by the Nazis during WWII and rebranded at Zastava in c.1947/8. Near Excellent condition, a large-ring standard-length Mauser with 90% or better bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Top of receiver has been scrubbed, left side has PREDUZECE 44 and Mod 98. Bolt handle stamped Š2220 (matching), magazine floorplate and left side of buttstock stamped 2220 (matching). Stock is laminated with a couple scuffs and cupped buttplate. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood, leather sling attached with twine. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $725. C&R
ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # E7702 (7.65x53) mfg. by Loewe in 1893. Excellent condition, with 92+% bluing on all parts. Crest above chamber has been ground (as usual). All matching serial numbers including bolt and cleaning rod. Bore is very strong and mirror-bright. Matching walnut stock and handguard has some dings and other handling marks. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.* Antique, no FFL required
ARGENTINE Model 1909/47 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 001106 (7.65x53) mfg. by F.M.A.P. (Rosario) in 1951. A Near Excellent example, with 90% bluing on all metal that should be blued (thinning on top of barrel by barrel bands and on triggerguard and magazine floorplate from contact with sweaty hands), receiver in the white. Very bold Argentine crest above chamber. All-matching serial numbers on all parts (including stock) with a strong mostly bright bore. Light local-wood stock has some handling-marks (mostly small dings and scratches). Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R
ARGENTINE BORDER GUARD Model 1909/47 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 014865 (7.65x53) mfg. by F.M.A.P. (Rosario) in 1952. A Near Excellent example, with 95% bluing on all metal that should be blued, receiver in the white. Very bold G. N. above 00.715 above chamber (Gendarmeria National). All-matching serial numbers on metal parts with an excellent mirror-bright bore. Light local-wood stock has some old handling-marks (mostly small dings and scratches) with faint mismatched serial # (014728) on right side. Quite scarce. one of just several hundred with these markings produced. Has very tiny import mark on right rear of receiver. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
BELGIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 18843 (7.65x53mm) mfg. in Liege in the late-1930's. Very Good or better condition with 85+% original bluing (turning brown) and a surprisingly sharp mirror-bright bore. All matching serial numbers EXCEPT bolt (which matches itself), stock is numbered 18843 to match on left side. Missing cleaning-rod, but remaining Belgian parts are present. Receiver is marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES DE L'ETAT with tangent-sight calibrated from 100-1900 meters. Stock has only a few handling-marks and a 2"x1" arsenal repair on top. Not import-marked, scarce in the U.S. as most were destroyed by the Nazis during WWII. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R
CZECH Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2392g (8mm) mfg. by Brno (code swp 45) in 1945. Near Excellent condition, with nearly full bluing. stamped magazine floorplate and enlarged "winter" triggerguard. All serialized parts matching. Bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Receiver and barrel have Czech two-tailed rampant lion proofs on left side instead of eagle / swastikas. Stock has some handling marks but is sound, includes cleaning rod and leather sling with buckle, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $925. C&R
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 611i (8x57) mfg. by Mauser Borsigwalde (factory code 243) in 1938. Very Good or better condition, with nearly full original bluing on upper metal (more wear on barrel-bands and buttplate). This is a composite of two rifles, the barreled receiver (including bolt, all bolt parts, magazine and triggerguard in all numbered 611 (matching), and has three bold eagle/swastika proofs on right side of receiver, with Weimar markings (eagles with folded wings) on the left side next to serial number. The solid wood stock, handguard, barrel bands and buttplate is from a different 98k (all those numbered parts stamped 570), Bore is extremely bright and strong. Solid wood stock has clear Nazi proofs on right side with flat buttplate. Includes cleaning rod and brittle leather sling with buckle. Not import marked, likely a bringback whose original matching duffle-cut stock was replaced in the distant past. PHOTO . . . $1650. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle no Series # 1515 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in mid 1941. Excellent condition with all original bluing intact, bore is chrome-lined and mirror-bright. Intact mum, bolt and all bolt parts numbered 054. Includes original cleaning rod and rare bakelite muzzle cover and also retains anti-aircraft rear sights. Early buttstock has many handling marks and scuffs, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $1250. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 24, # 87947 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya from April to December 1944. Near Excellent condition with much original splotchy bluing remaining with intact mum! This type has ladder-type rear sight with peep aperture and includes original fabric sling that has been sewn on. No cleaning rod, bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 947 (matching). Bore is mostly bright and rifling is very strong, wood has original finish with many heavy dings and dents from actual service use but has no cracks, white Kanji character painted on right side. Top of receiver has splashed areas of missing bluing, caused by what is likely contact with human blood. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $975. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 33, # 30970 (7.7x58) mfg. at Toyo Kogyo (Hiroshima prefecture) in Early 1944. Excellent condition with full original bluing, chrome-lined bore is strong and mirror-bright. Mum has been heavily ground, has plum-shaped bolt-handle with knurled safety, all matching serial numbers. Includes cleaning rod, cupped metal buttplate, missing aircraft sight wings. Stock finish was lightly smoothed long ago, with some scratches and dings. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R
PERUVIAN Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 514 (7.65x53) mfg. by Mauser in c. 1914. Near Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing (receiver has been blued). Bore is very bright and strong. Peruvian crest is very bold, and that roller-coaster rear sight works perfectly. All numbered parts matching EXCEPT BOLT (as usual, as the bolts were stored separate from the rifles for security), but it has been inscribed 514 to match on root of handle above the bolts stamped number. Walnut stock has large MAUSER cartouche on right side, some dings, scratched, and other handling marks are present. Missing cleaning-rod, includes weathered 1907-type leather sling. The barrels on these rifles were produced in Switzerland by Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft (SIG). Not import-marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $1250.* C&R
PORTUGUESE Model 904/39 Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action short rifle # 147 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1904. Excellent condition with full bluing, all-matching serial numbers and bold royal crest above chamber. Original finish (browning in places) with a nice mirror-bright bore, includes cleaning-rod. Stock has no finish and very few handling marks. Includes hinged muzzle-cap. Originally chambered in the obsolete 6.5x58 Verguiero cartridge, these rifles were slightly shortened and rechambered to 8x57 in Germany just before WWII and have one of the smoothest actions of any military rifle. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R
PORTUGUESE Model 937A Mauser bolt-action rifle # E18753 (8mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1937, literally a 98k with bold Nazi eagle/swastika markings and bold (and fancy) Portuguese crest above chamber. Near Excellent condition overall, with 80+% bluing on barreled receiver, barrel-bands, triggerguard and magazine floorplate browned from contact with sweaty hands. Some pitting at the wood line. Bore is strong if not very bright, eagle / swastikas on left side of receiver and barrel-shank very bold. Bolt (and all bolt parts) and both barrel-bands are numbered 8753 to match receiver. Remaining parts (including bolt) all mismatched. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. Stock has stenciled rack numbers on both sides, Many rifles in this 98k contract never made it to Portugal, but were pressed into service with the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe during WWII and are sometimes found as "bringbacks" or Russian (and even Norwegian) captures. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R
BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III*
bolt-action rifle # Z77282 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1916.
Near Excellent condition with 90% or better oil-blacked finish (a few rough
areas). Bolt handle stamped Z77282 to match receiver, rear sight and nose
cap not numbered. Shows much evidence of Australian service, with
5-45 dated replacement Australian barrel (mostly bright and strong), many
Australian cartouches on right side of buttstock. Rear handguard
is a Slazenger replacement and has not been shortened, Walnut stock and handguards has a few minor dings and scrapes but
is sound. Not import
marked. PHOTOS
. . . $750.
C&R
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.1/2 bolt-action rifle #
R35431 (.303 British) mfg. by Maltby in 1944 and converted to the Mk.2 configuration at
Fazakerly in 1952. Very Good condition, serial numbers of bolt and
forend matches receiver, 4-groove bore extremely strong and mirror-bright. Rear sight is of the
most recent milled ladder type. Beech stock and handguards have some handling-marks, Ishapore screw through forend.
Includes correct web-sling.
PHOTOS . . . $675.
C&R
BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" #
P1796 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazkerly
in
July 1945. Very Good or better condition, with most stoving (black
enamel) on external metal still present.
Bolt handle numbered P1796 (matching), no other parts numbered. Has very strong and
very bright 5-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. Stock
has a few scuffs and compressions, includes correct web sling. Not import marked.
PHOTOS . . .
$825.
C&R SOLD
CANADIAN Model No.4 Mk.1* Enfield bolt-action
rifle # 27L1191 (.303 British) mfg. at Long Branch in
1943. Near Excellent condition, with 905%
painted finish (stoving) on external metal. Bolt numbered 27L1191
(matching), forend (the only other numbered part) mismatched. Has mirror-bright
4-groove bore and 0-marked bolt-head. Rear sight is of the stamped ladder type. Stock
has some minor scrapes and dings from handling, but otherwise looks as new,
arrow inside C cartouche of the CANADIAN ARMY on bottom of butt, Includes
1952-dated olive green web sling.
PHOTOS . . . $850.
C&R
INDIAN Model SMLE .410 musket #
S50936. Originally a No.1 Mk.III* rifle mfg. by Ishapore in
1918 and converted to single-shot 2 1/2" chamber .410 shotgun by Rifle Factory Ishapore in
1948. Excellent condition, with all remaining bluing intact, all numbered parts matching and
only a few handling marks in stock (usual arsenal repair at heel),
rear handguard has the usual repaired cracks. Bore is absolutely prefect and simply dazzling. Includes
10 rounds of POF.410 brass-cased ball ammo made for this rifle and correct web
sling.
Import marked under handguard.
PHOTOS . . . $575.
C&R
INDIAN Model SMLE .410 musket #
47436D. Originally a No.1 Mk.III* rifle mfg. by Ishapore in
1934 and converted to single-shot 2 1/2" chamber .410 shotgun by Rifle Factory Ishapore in
1949. Very Good condition, with most remaining bluing intact, all numbered parts matching.
Stock has quite a few handling marks and dings, arsenal repair at heel. Rear handguard has the usual repaired cracks
but has not been shortened. Bore is absolutely prefect and simply dazzling. Includes
10 rounds of POF.410 brass-cased ball ammo made for this rifle.
Import marked under handguard.
PHOTOS . . . $450.
C&R
CHILEAN Model
1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # B4865 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe
in 1895. Excellent
condition, with 95% original deep bluing and all-matching
serial numbers (including cleaning-rod) with weakly struck
Chilean
crest above chamber. Strong, extremely shiny
bore, beautiful vivid tigerstriped walnut stock
(with MF cartouche) has a few scuffs and handling-marks
but original finish and has not been sanded.
PHOTOS
. . . $800.* C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN
Model
M95M Mannlicher straight-pull
short rifle # 46856
(8x57mm),
made by Steyr (undated).
Near
Excellent
condition, with
90%
or better bluing and a mirror-bright bore with very sharp rifling. All matching
numbers, stock also stamped to match. Wood
has many dings and handling marks, extractor and internal
magazine clip present. Not import-marked, extremely scarce.
PHOTO
. . . $925. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN
Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 8842 (8mm) mfg. by the Nazis during WWII
and rebranded at Zastava in c.1947/8.
Near Excellent condition, a large-ring standard-length Mauser with 90% or better
bluing on all metal components and a rather dull but sharp bore. Top of receiver has
Tito-era national crest, left side has PREDUZECE 44 and Mod 98. Bolt
handle stamped 8842
(matching), left side of buttstock stamped 8842
(matching), magazine floorplate stamped 1850 (not matching). Stock is laminated with a couple scuffs and cupped buttplate. Includes cleaning-rod,
Yugo leather sling with buckle is rather ratty. Not import marked.
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48 Mauser bolt-action rifle #
K32342 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in c.1951.
Excellent-PLUS condition, a large-ring
intermediate-length Mauser with 99% or better original bluing on all metal
components, Tito crest above receiver very bold. All serialized parts match
receiver, Very sharp mirror-bright bore. Stock is elm with
quite a few dings, few scratches and other handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and front
sight hood.
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48BO Mauser bolt-action rifle #
V18013 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in c.1951. Excellent condition, a large-ring
intermediate-length Mauser with 95% or better original bluing on all metal
components, no markings except for Tito crest above receiver very bold. All serialized parts match
receiver, Very sharp mirror-bright bore. Stock is elm with very few tiny
handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and front
sight hood.
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