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MILITARY RIFLES
JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine # 619565 (6.5x50) mfg. by Mukden, Manchuria Arsenal in c.1938. Very Good condition with better than 80% original bluing except for triggerguard and magazine floorplate (brown from carry), all-matching serialized parts including sliding action cover). Intact mum, includes cleaning rod. Bore is strong but dark and dirty. Buttstock and handguard have original finish with many of the expected handling-marks. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $625. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine Series 5, # 69136 (6.5x50) mfg. by Kokura Arsenal in c.1937. Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing, all-matching serial numbers, mum ground (as usual), includes cleaning rod. Bore is strong and close to excellent, buttstock apparently has been expertly (and beautifully) refinished (looks as new). Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $725. C&R
JAPANESE Type 44 Arisaka bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet, 3rd variation, Series 1, # 00515 (6.5x50) mfg. at Kokura in c.1936. Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing on all major metal parts (smaller parts have intact "straw" color), very slight wear on magazine floorplate from carrying. Has intact mum, with all matching numbers on all serial-numbered parts (including sliding action-cover). Bore is mirror-perfect, includes jag tip and two segments of cleaning rod stored in butt of stock. This is BY FAR the finest example of a Type 44 carbine I have ever encountered, and worthy of the finest collection. Stock has original finish with only a few minor handling-marks. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $1950. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 8, # 42796 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in mid 1944. Excellent condition with most original finish intact. Bore is quite bright and rifling seems strong. Mum is intact. Has cylindrical bolt-handle with welded safety, bolt and all bolt parts numbered 796 to match receiver. No cleaning rod (not drilled for one), forend of stock a separate piece held together by barrel-bands, buttplate is wooden. Some scratches in stock finish but is sound. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 25 # 71533 (7.7x58) mfg. at Kokura in January-Fall 1945. Excellent condition with full original bluing, bolt and bolt parts numbered 533 (matching), intact mum. This type has fixed peep rear sight and inverted V front sight, no provision for cleaning rod, bore is not chrome-lined but is very bright with strong rifling. Stock and handguard has original finish with some of the expected dings and handling marks. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 40 # 76790 (7.7x58) mfg. at Jinsen Arsenal (Inchon, Korea) in Summer 1945. Very Good or better condition with full original bluing (fading to brown). No matching serial numbers, mum lightly ground (mostly still visible). This type has fixed peep rear sight, cylindrical bolt handle with welded safety knob, wooden buttplate and no grooves on receiver for action cover and no provision for cleaning rod. Stock and short handguard has original finish and has never been sanded. Bore is quite bright and strong. Not import-marked, functional. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R
JAPANESE Naval Special Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action training rifle # 31 (7.7x58 blanks only) likely mfg. by Yokosuka Arsenal in 1942. Excellent condition with full bluing (some turning brown in areas), bolt & firing pin numbered 62, sliding action cover not numbered. Naval anchor atop receiver, includes cleaning rod. Has smooth bore, burned-in rectangle reads "shooting of ball ammunition in forbidden", circular brand containing the characters for "education", and Kanji "3 of 21" in white paint all on left side of stock. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R
JAPANESE Naval Special Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action training rifle # 86 (7.7x58 blanks only) likely mfg. by Yokosuka Arsenal in 1942. Excellent condition with full bluing (some turning brown in areas), bolt & firing pin numbered 86 (matching). Naval anchor atop receiver, includes cleaning rod. Has smooth bore, burned-in rectangle reads "shooting of ball ammunition in forbidden", circular brand above that contains the characters for "education" all on right side of stock. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R
JAPANESE Naval Special Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action training rifle # 1119 (7.7x58 blanks only) likely mfg. by Hasegawa in 1943. Excellent condition with full bluing (some turning brown in areas), bolt numbered 1119 (matching). Naval anchor atop receiver, includes cleaning rod. Has smooth bore, burned-in rectangle reads "shooting of ball ammunition in forbidden" on right side, circular brand on left side the characters for "education". Stock cracked at wrist.. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $350. C&R
JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action training rifle (no serial number), made from a Type 30 with Type 38 features and a smooth bore, Kanji atop chamber reads "Nippon Special Steel". Excellent condition with nearly full original bluing and strong markings. Includes cleaning rod. Wood has original finish with a few of the expected handling marks. Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTO . . . $325. C&R
SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 32122 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1899 with straight-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Near Excellent condition, with 90% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.51/2). All numbered parts matching except cleaning rod. Walnut stock has many nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use over the past 120 years. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R
SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3810 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1900 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (with aftermarket metal thread protector). Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/1). Bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 810 (matching), all other parts have various serial numbers (bolt-release lever stamped G.S.). Apparently this rifle (with a very low serial #) was reworked at Husqvarna in the early 1940's, as many of the parts are stamped with the distinctive "crooked crown" marking of that factory. Beech stock has some handling marks and compressions. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96 bolt-action Mauser infantry rifle # 299421 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustav in 1912 with straight bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent-PLUS condition, with about 98% external bluing on all metal (lovely fire-blue on all springs). Has mirror-bright and strong bore (disk stamped 6.50/0), all-matching serial numbers except for cleaning rod (as usual). Walnut stock has subtle tiger-striped figure with some handling marks (as can be expected after over a Century of use). PHOTO . . . $650. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96 bolt-action Mauser infantry rifle # 426274 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustav in 1917 with straight bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with about 90% external bluing on all metal (magazine floorplate a little worn from being carried). Has mirror-bright and strong bore (disk stamped 6.50/1), Bolt (and all bolt parts), bolt-release and buttplate numbered 274 (matching), all other lesser parts have various serial numbers. Walnut stock has some handling marks with original finish. PHOTO . . . $500. C&R
FINN Model 96B Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 503916 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1923 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (with metal muzzle-cap), Finn [SA] property marking on left side of receiver. Excellent or better condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.52/1). All-matching serial numbers (except cleaning rod, as usual). Beech stock & handguard has its original finish, with a few handling-marks. Quite scarce. PHOTOS . . . $675. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 96B Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 506350 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1923 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (protected by plastic ring), Finn [SA] property marking on left side of receiver. Excellent or better condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.50/1). All-matching serial numbers (except cleaning rod, as usual). Beech stock & handguard has its original finish, with a few handling-marks. Quite scarce. PHOTOS . . . $725. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96 TARGET bolt-action Mauser rifle # 286842 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1911. All-matching serial numbers (un-numbered cleaning rod). Excellent condition with 90% bluing, bore is excellent (bore-disc marked 6.53/2). M7 Soderin micrometer rear-sight mounted on receiver bridge, hooded front-sight with target-circle insert. Stock and handguard have some handling marks, includes removable pistol-grip. No doubt an excellent shooter (as all dedicated match-guns are). PHOTO . . . $875. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model CG63 Mauser bolt-action TARGET rifle # 49896 (6.5x55) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1900 and converted to the match configuration at Carl Gustaf in the late 1960's. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing, all serial numbers (except for magazine floorplate) mismatched (as these were usually assembled from parts). Near perfect, mirror bore, has a Carl Gustaf rear aperture sight and a aperture front sight that takes circular target inserts. Triggerguard is checkered and ribbed rubber target buttplate has CG logo. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
RARE SWEDISH FACTORY CUTAWAY
SWEDISH Model 96/38B bolt-action Mauser infantry rifle # 210 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1908 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle (includes metal blank-firing attachment). Excellent condition, with full bluing, all parts numbered 210. All cutaway parts painted red for contrast, and all parts are fully operational (though obviously no attempt should be made to fire this). Extremely rare factory cutaway, created to demonstrate the mechanical functioning of all moving parts in this rifle. PHOTO . . . $925. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96/38B bolt-action Mauser infantry rifle # 15285 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1899 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle (includes metal muzzle-cap). Very Good PLUS condition, about 60% external bluing on upper receiver, wear only on magazine-floorplate and triggerguard from carry. Has mirror-bright and strong bore (disk stamped 6.51/1), all-matching serial numbers except for cleaning rod (as usual), rear sight has VÄSTERÅS wheel-type insert/ Beech stock and handguard shows some of the expected handling-marks and scuffs over the past 120 years. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96/38 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 35769 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1900 with straight-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/1). Bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 769 (matching), buttplate numbered 798, remainder of parts simply stamped with the distinctive "crooked crown" marking of Husqvarna. Beech stock has very few handling marks. A very interesting rifle. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R
SWEDISH Model 38B Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 63415 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1900 with bent-bolt and threaded muzzle. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% original bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.49/1). T-marked rear sight has 150 meter zero. All-matching stamped serial numbers (crooked crowns on barrel-bands). Beech stock & handguard has its original finish, with very few handling-marks and scuffs, one compression on right side by wrist. Includes unnumbered cleaning-rod. A truly gorgeous example, obviously was reconfigured into a Model 38 by Husqvarna in the early 1940's. PHOTOS . . . $625. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 652842 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1942 with bent-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 90% bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.51/2). Rear sight has 150 meter zero. All-matching numbers (crooked crowns on magazine floorplate and front barrel-band, small bolt parts electro-penciled to match). Beech stock & handguard has its original finish, with some handling-marks and scuffs. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $600. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model 1869 Vetterli bolt-action infantry rifle # 55144 (10.4mm Swiss rimfire) mfg. by S.I.G., Neuhausen in 1874. Excellent condition, all-matching serial numbers. Retains original case-hardened finish, bore is extremely bright with very strong rifling. Loading gates are intact and functional. Wood is walnut with its original finish (cartouches clear) having quite a few of the expected handling-marks and dings. Includes cleaning-rod. Not import-marked. Rare in its original configuration. PHOTOS . . . $825. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWISS Model 1871 Vetterli bolt-action infantry rifle # 139672 (10.4mm Swiss rimfire) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1878. Excellent condition with full original bluing, all-matching numbers. Bore has very strong rifling (but is dark from shooting corrosive ammo). Wood is walnut with its original finish (cartouches clear) having only a very few light handling-marks and dings. Includes cleaning-rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $475. Antique, no FFL required
SWISS Model 1871 Vetterli bolt-action infantry rifle # 142474 (10.4mm Swiss rimfire) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1878. Excellent condition with full bluing, all-matching numbers. Bore has very strong rifling (bright lands, dark grooves). Wood is walnut with its original finish (cartouches clear) having only a very few light handling-marks and dings. Missing cleaning-rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWISS Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 206872 (7.5x53.5mm, chambered for the GP90 round) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1896 and entered private service in 1926. All-matching serial numbers including 12-round magazine. Excellent condition, with full bluing. Bore is very strong and mirror-bright, walnut stock and handguard has original finish and has only a couple minor scrapes and handling marks. Includes muzzle-cap Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $475. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWISS Model 96/11 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 290178 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1902. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with 75% original bluing (less on receiver, which appears to have been aggressively cleaned in the past) and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has a few of the expected handling-marks, NEUCHATEL (a canton in western Switzerland) cartouche stamped atop stock (among others). Includes sling and muzzle-cap. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R
SWISS Model K-11 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull cavalry carbine # 170887 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1929. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with most original bluing remaining except at corners and edges (bluing on barrel-bands, magazine floorplate and triggerguard browned from carry) and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has its original finish with very few handling-marks from actual use. Includes leather sling and muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $495. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 523818 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1934. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with 50% or better external bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is walnut with the usual handling marks in the finish, XII 33 stamped beneath buttplate. Includes sling and muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 760641 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1943 with matching numbered bayonet. All-matching serial numbers including magazine and bayonet. Excellent condition with full original bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is beautiful streaked walnut with very few of the usual handling marks in the finish, VI 43 stamped beneath buttplate, bayonet-hanger dated (19)44. Includes muzzle-cap and soldier's tag, an EXCEPTIONAL example. PHOTO . . . $975. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 215822 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1953. All-matching serial numbers, Excellent or better condition with full original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Beech stock and handguard has original finish and the usual scuffs and handling marks and dated IX 51 under buttplate. Includes muzzle-cap and soldier's tag under buttplate. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 239933 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1955. All-matching serial numbers, Excellent or better condition with full original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Beech stock and handguard has original finish and the usual scuffs and handling marks and dated II 50 under buttplate. Includes sling and muzzle-cap, soldier's tag (his name was ironically Benedicht Mauser) under buttplate. PHOTO . . . $625. C&R SOLD
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