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AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher long-rifle # 8055S (8x50R original chambering) mfg. by Steyr in 1917. Very Good condition, with 80% or so bluing and sharp but slightly dark bore. All matching serial numbers, walnut stock has few dings and digs, handguard is sound. Not import-marked, a very attractive M95 long-rifle. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Sht LE No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # G53681 (.303 British) mfg. by British Small Arms. in 1917. Very Good condition with kind of rough but usable bore. All matching numbers, has quite a few of the expected handling-marks and gouges on wood. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.1/3 bolt-action rifle # AH3174 (.303 British) made by Maltby in 1943 and has undergone a Factory Thorough Repair in 1951. Very Good condition, all matching serial numbers with mirror-bright bore, rework markings on left side of receiver very faint. Includes unmarked military web sling. The Mark 1/3 designation indicates a Mk.1* rifle that has been upgraded to the Mk.2 configuration. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
EGYPTIAN Model FN-49 Saive semiautomatic rifle # D11456 (8x57), mfg. in the mid-1950's by Fabrique National in Belgium. Near excellent overall with bold "Eagle of Saladin" crest above chamber and nearly full original painted finish, action-cover serial number does not match receiver. Excellent very bright bore, walnut stock has original finish with a few of the usual handling marks and Western numeral 197 stenciled on both sides. 100% functional, these are getting to be scarce again. PHOTOS . . . . $975. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action infantry rifle # 209231 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Izhevsk in 1915 with [SA] Finn property mark on left side of barrel-shank. Good condition with no bluing remaining on all metal parts and a very bright bore (has been counterbored at muzzle). Bolt-body renumbered 209231 (matching), remainder of numbered parts scrubbed (as usual). No handguard, original one-piece Russian stock has many handling marks but is sound with no cracks. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $275. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 28217 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1941 on a scrubbed receiver. Good to Very Good condition with some bluing remaining, bore is dark from shooting corrosive ammo. Matching bolt-knob, includes cleaning-rod, attractively marbled-grain buttstock has repaired crack at wrist. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 bolt-action infantry rifle # 5712 (8x57mm) mfg. by DWM in 1907. Very Good PLUS condition, with nearly full external bluing. No matching serial numbers, a few Arabic numerals atop barrel-shank, else no overt Turkish markings. Bore is strong and very bright. Original "roller-coaster" rear sight is functional. Includes cleaning rod. Walnut buttstock and handguard sound with some of the expected handling marks, western numeral 82 stenciled on both sides. An excellent candidate for WWI re-enactions. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 bolt-action infantry rifle # 438f (8x57mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1917. Good condition, receiver "in the white" (as is proper for early 1917 production). No matching serial numbers, no overt Turkish markings with a very strong and very bright bore. Original "roller-coaster" rear sight is functional. Includes cleaning rod and rear (removable) sling-swivel. Beech buttstock looks almost new. Not import-marked, an excellent candidate for WWI re-enactions. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 bolt-action infantry rifle # 7874u (8x57mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1917. Very Good PLUS condition, with nearly full external bluing. No matching serial numbers, has a very strong and very bright bore. Original "roller-coaster" rear sight is functional. Includes cleaning rod and rear (removable) sling-swivel. Beech buttstock and handguard sound with the expected handling marks from actual use. Not import-marked, very attractive, an excellent candidate for WWI re-enactions. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model Kar 98 bolt-action Mauser carbine # 8071r (8x57mm) mfg. by Erfurt in 1917. Very Good or better condition, most bluing remains. No matching numbers. Nice strong and somewhat bright bore. Buttstock is original beech with an old arsenal repair on left side of handguard. Stock has faint cartouches and expected handling marks from actual use. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 9382 (8x57) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code S/147/G) in 1935. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% rebluing and intact Weimar eagles (with folded wings). Has all-milled parts (except stamped front band) electro-penciled 9382 to match receiver, bore is strong and mirror bright. Laminated buttstock has blued cupped buttplate, repro cleaning-rod and no locking-screws. Very attractive, scarce early issue. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3786f (8x57) mfg. by Bystrica (code dou 42) in 1942. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% rebluing and intact bold Nazi eagles. Has all-milled parts electro-penciled 3786 to match receiver, bore is strong and mirror bright. Laminated buttstock has faint Army cartouches on right side with blued flat buttplate, repro cleaning-rod and front sight hood, no locking-screws. Very attractive. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 9231h (8x57) mfg. by Gustloff Werke (code bcd 42) in 1942. Very Good condition, with 60% or so bluing (less on magazine-floorplate and triggerguard from carry, with intact bold Nazi eagles. No matching serial numbers, has all-milled parts, bore is strong but not very bright. Laminated buttstock and handguard with unblued cupped buttplate, repro cleaning-rod and front sight hood, no locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3041u (8x57) mfg. by Brno (code dot 43) in 1943. Good to Very Good condition with 50% bluing on barreled receiver, less on small parts. No matching numbers, bore is dark and nasty. rear barrel band milled, other parts stamped, cleaning rod likely a reproduction. Laminated stock and handguard has rough finish, sling slot has been crudely enlarged for some reason, missing barrel band spring. PHOTO . . . $325. C&R SOLD
GREEK Model 1930 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # A8265 (8x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1930. Excellent condition, with somewhat mottled external metal and bold Greek crest atop chamber. The bore excellent and is mirror-bright. Has matching bolt, cleaning-rod broken off inside channel. Buttstock and handguard have a few gashes but else few of the usual handling-marks. Neat serial number stamped on right side and "Kingdom of the Hellenes" cartouche on left side (which is almost never present). PHOTO . . . $850. C&R SOLD
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Truppe Speciale carbine # 2486 (rechambered to 8x57 from 6.5), receiver unmarked.. Metal in excellent condition, with full original bluing and a gorgeous, mirror-bright bore, fixed rear sight marked 7.9, top of bolt stamped with large S. Buttstock is beat-up but serviceable. No cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . . $200. C&R SOLD
PORTUGUESE Model 904/39 Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action short rifle # G6159 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1904. Very Good condition with all-matching numbers (small bolt parts mismatched) and bold royal crest above chamber. Original blued finish (browning on triggerguard and magazine-floorplate) with a nice mirror-bright bore, includes cleaning-rod. Stock has a few handling marked but is sound. 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 . . . $450. C&R SOLD
ROMANIAN Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # XR12686 (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ in c.1940. Very Good or better original condition, with nearly full bluing. Bore is very bright and strong, bolt and stock serial numbers matching receiver, top of chamber blank and does not appear to have markings "scrubbed". Walnut stock has a few scuffs, else has original finish. Includes cleaning rod and front sight protector. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # GK1671 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent-PLUS rearsenaled condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). All-matching numbers,. 1943-dated PU scope numbered 4318653, same # electropenciled on side of scope mount. Stock has a real nice shellac finish. Includes sling and leather lens-caps. Definitely NOT a reproduction, has very tiny import-marks on right side of barrel near muzzle. PHOTOS . . . $1175. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 256070 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1909. Near Excellent condition, about 85% external bluing with near-perfect mirror-bore, all-matching numbers except barrel-bands and magazine-floorplate. Nice Walnut buttstock and handguard with very few handling-marks. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright (bore-disc stamped 6.51/1), includes sling. PHOTO . . . $450. C&R SOLD
TURKISH Model vz22 rifle # E2117 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1922. Good to Very Good condition, no matching serial numbers. factory address above chamber. Some bluing remaining, with a Very Good bright and strong bore. No overt Turkish markings, but rear sight has Arabie numerals. Walnut stock and handguard has handling marks from contact with adjacent rifles and use. Includes cleaning rod and rear (removable) sling swivel. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 540779 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in March, 1942 with a SA 2-53 replacement barrel. Near Excellent condition with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is bright (TE = 3.0, MW = 2.5) with very strong rifling. Features all early SA marked parts. Walnut stock has 1/2" x 2" arsenal repair on right side (visible above trigger). Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity. PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3570474 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in March, 1945 with a SA 8-50 replacement barrel. Excellent condition with full gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is mirror bright (TE = 2.0, MW = 1.5) with very strong rifling. Features all SA marked parts except IHC hammer. Walnut stock and handguard has a few handli9ng marks from actual use and storage. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model M95M Mannlicher straight-pull short rifle # 47661 (8x57mm), made by Steyr (undated). Very Good condition, with 50% or so bluing and a mostly bright bore. No matching serial numbers, stock has several initials scratched on both sides. Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action SNIPER rifle # 5581 (8x57), a reworked German 98k rifle, reblued with all Nazi markings removed and Yugoslav crest above chamber fitted with a ZRAK Model ON 6x32 scope. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing and an excellent mirror-bore. Bolt and magazine-floorplate stamped 5581 (including stock), rear mount has MAUSER banner on left side. Unmarked laminated stock and handguard with flat buttplate, all small parts are stamped. Includes cleaning-rod and 98k sling. Great modern coated optics. PHOTO . . . $1550. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A5000 (8x57mm) mfg. c.1950. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% bluing. Bore is very sharp and mirror-bright, all-matching serial numbers. Teak stock has no finish and just a few dings and handling-marks. Includes cleaning rod, correct leather sling (used) and installed muzzle-protector. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
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