RIFLES

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   

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   

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   

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  

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

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 

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 

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

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # K1141 (8x57) mfg. by German military arsenals in c.1943.  Excellent condition, all-matching numbers except magazine-floorplate. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, all German markings have been scrubbed, chamber restamped with Yugoslavian crest. WWII buttstock and handguard have very few handling-marks.  Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $225.   C&R    SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59/61 SKS semiautomatic rifle #N-519469 (7.62x39).  Excellent-plus, with perfect bluing and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore.  All-matching numbers. New-looking wood with circular dents on bolt sides caused by bolts of adjacent rifles.  PHOTO . . . . $250.  C&R