RIFLES

AUSTRALIAN No. 1 Mk. III* bolt-action rifle # F39623 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1953 (last year of production).  Excellent-PLUS condition with full finish and bright and strong bore. All matching numbers, buttstock and handguards are of lovely Australian coachwood with few of the expected handling-marks and compressions. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $575.  C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk. I bolt-action rifle # 22488 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms Co. in c. 1900.  An undated commercial Long Lee in near Excellent overall condition with no military markings at all. Has fully blued finish with very bright and strong bore. This rifle still retains its front and rear volley-sights and has magazine cut-off still attached. Left of receiver states FOR CORDITE ONLY. Bolt is not matching receiver (as usual) but retains safety behind bolt-handle. Buttstock and handguards are walnut with very few of the expected handling-marks and compressions. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1275.  C&R 

BRITISH Sht LE No. 1 Mk. I*** bolt-action rifle # ER5681 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms Co. in 1905.  Very Good overall condition with mostly full finish and mostly bright and strong bore. This rifle still retains its front volley-sight and has charger-guide attached to the bolt head.  Rear sight is windage-adjustable and has bone-inserts in sight slider-buttons. All serialized parts matches receiver except rear sight. Buttstock and handguards are walnut with few of the expected handling-marks and compressions. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $950.  C&R 

BRITISH Sht LE No. 1 Mk. I* bolt-action rifle # P27110 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Enfield  in 1903.  This rifle has a long history, having originally been a "Long Lee" and then converted to the Mark II "short" configuration at Sparkbrook in 1905.  It was then converted to ".22 Pattern 1914 No. 1" by Parker as a single-shot trainer. Very Good overall condition with mostly full finish and mostly bright and strong bore. Rear sight is windage-adjustable and has bone-inserts in sight slider-buttons. Nose-cap and rear sight matches receiver, bolt does not. Buttstock and handguards are walnut with few of the expected handling-marks and compressions, with Sparkbrook cartouches on right side. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $875.  C&R 

BRITISH No. 8 Mk. I bolt-action single-shot training / target rifle # A22663 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms  in 1951.  This was a purpose-built single-shot trainer with heavy barrel. Excellent overall condition with full finish and mostly bright and strong bore. All-matching numbers, quite a scarce find these days. Buttstock and handguards are beech with quite a few of the expected handling-marks and scuffs. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $925.  C&R 

BRITISH Sht LE No. 1 Mk. III* bolt-action Australian cadet training rifle # M64850 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms, Co. in 1941.  Excellent overall condition with very bright and strong bore. All matching numbers, front band painted a bright Yellow enamel. Very few of the expected handling-marks and dings on wood, Australian cartouches R MA 8/46 stamped on right side of buttstock. Quite an attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $350.  C&R     SOLD

BRITISH Enfield No. 4 Mk. 2 bolt-action rifle # PF336104 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in Nov. 1954.  Unissued, a NEW example in perfect condition still in arsenal wrap from the factory.  PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R    

BRITISH Enfield "Jungle Carbine" copy. Was a No. 4 Mk. 1* bolt-action rifle # 17L3038 (.303 British) made by Long Branch in 1942 which has been "converted" into a Jungle carbine using British milsurp parts. Bogus CONV №5 NIC / CYP (converted to No. 5 in Nicosia, Cyprus) markings added to left side of receiver. No matching parts, bright and strong bore, otherwise in Good condition and interesting for what it is (and isn't). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R  

CANADIAN Enfield No. 4 Mk. I* bolt-action rifle # 95L7862 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch arsenal in 1950 (last year of production).   Excellent-PLUS condition, literally UNISSUED in full arsenal grease with full finish and no signs of ever having been issued or fired. All-matching numbers (except magazine) with a #0 marked bolt-head.  Has stamped C-marked ladder rear sight. Walnut stock and handguards are sound with a few dings and handling-marks and is quite attractive.  One of the last Enfield rifles produced at Long Branch and as nice as they ever come, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Type 53 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # 3299577 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Factory 26 in 1955.  Excellent condition with 95% bluing on all metal parts, bore is excellent if not extremely bright. All matching numbers, buttstock has a few minor handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R   

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 46671 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1932 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, handguard has several heavy dings on top but is sound. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 26367 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka on a scrubbed hexagonal receiver. Very Good condition with 70% original bluing. Bolt-knob matching, bore is quite strong and bright, includes cleaning-rod, right side of receiver stamped S126198. One-piece stock has the expected handling-marks and dings of a service weapon that has no doubt seen actual combat, includes correct web-sling. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1936-51 MAS bolt-action rifle # F28667 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne. Excellent-PLUS, arsenal AS-NEW condition with full Parkerized finish on all metal and a nice wood stock. Strong, mirror-bright bore, all stamped serial numbers match except on magazine-floorplate. Includes grenade-launcher and integral spike-bayonet as well as excellent leather sling, rubber buttpad, manual and cleaning-kit. PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R   SOLD

IRISH Lee Enfield Carbine Mk. 1* serial # 1106B (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield  in 1900 for the Royal Irish Constabulary.  Very Good overall condition with mostly full finish and mostly bright and strong bore. Retains its magazine cut-off, handguard present, has 6-round magazine. Buttstock has original finish with many of the expected handling-marks and compressions. Not import-marked, scarce.  PHOTOS . . . $950.  C&R 

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 3, # 76126 (7.7x58) mfg. by Toriimatsu factory of Nagoya Arsenal in c. 1939. Metal in excellent condition, with full original bluing and a gorgeous, mirror-bright chrome-lined bore, mum neatly ground, all matching serial numbers. Has aircraft rear sight,  cleaning-rod and original monopod. Wood has original finish and has not been sanded, with a few of the expected dings from handling over the years. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . . $400.  C&R    SOLD

POLISH Model 48 Mosin-Nagant single-shot bolt-action training rifle # AB02447 (.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 box with manual. PHOTOS . . . $275.    C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # 1773 (7.62x54R), a reconfigured Cossack rifle mfg. by Izhevsk in 1912 with 3-line legend including date atop barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 98+% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers, very minor compressions on M44 wood from handling and storage. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 437188 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1917 with straight-bolt and unthreaded muzzle.  Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore.  All-matching numbers except magazine-floorplate (811) and cleaning-rod (241). Walnut stock & handguard seems to have its original finish, with a few of the expected handling-marks and scratches from actual use, bore-disk stamped 6.50/1. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model 96/11 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull infantry rifle # 322083 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1907. All-matching numbers including magazine.  Excellent condition with most original bluing and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Walnut stock and handguard has original finish with numerous handling-marks from actual use, ST. GALLEN stamped in front of buttplate. Includes brass & steel muzzle-cap, not import-marked  PHOTO  . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model K31 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull cavalry carbine # 631158 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1940. All-matching numbers including magazine AND BAYONET.  Excellent condition with most original bluing remaining except at corners and edges and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Walnut stock and handguard has its original finish with very few handling-marks from actual use. Includes original sling and correct bayonet with scabbard numbered to this rifle.  Not import-marked.  PHOTO  . . . $850.   C&R

U.S.A. Model 44US bolt-action U.S. government .22LR target rifle # 165360 mfg. by Mossburg in 1945-1947. Clip-fed 7-shot bolt-action featuring 26" heavy barrel with perfect deep blued 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