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ALBANIAN Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # 03240-78 (7.62x39) mfg. at Umgramsh military arms factory in 1978. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% or better bluing on metal. All matching numbers, with near-perfect mirror chrome-lined bore. A clean example with a few dings and scratches on the stock from handling. Includes folding spike-bayonet but lacks cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $625. C&R SOLD
ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # U8371 (7.65x54) mfg. by DWM in 1900. A "sporterized" example, the barrel and stock has been cut-down and the bolt bent. Excellent overall, with full bluing on most parts, receiver crest has been scrubbed (as usual). All matching numbers, short handguard, stock has a few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $160. C&R SOLD
CHINESE Model 30 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 89661 (8x57) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale (undated, but mid-1930's). Very Good condition, bold FN in oval logo above chamber. No matching numbered parts, bore is strong if not very bright. Stock is walnut with considerable handling marks, and Chinese cartouches on both sides. Includes cleaning rod. Scarce. PHOTO . . . $400. C&R SOLD
DANISH M1 Garand rifle # BMR 8140 (.30-06) mfg. by Breda Meccanica Romana in Italy in 1955. Excellent-PLUS condition, receiver (marked with Danish crown over FKF at top rear) has nearly full light-gray Parkerizing, all small parts are Breda manufacture (BMR-marked) including the barrel. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, buttstock and handguards Italian birch with virtually NONE of the expected handling-marks. Not import-marked, and worthy of the finest collection. PHOTO . . . $1850. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 96 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 499949 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1922 with [SA] Finn ownership stamp on receiver. Near Excellent condition, about 85% external bluing with near-perfect mirror-bore (disk stamped 6.50 / 1), all-matching serial numbers. Nice Beech buttstock and handguard with a few handling-marks and dings from use. One of the 77,000 M96 rifles Sweden sold to Finland during the Winter War (1939-40). PHOTO . . . $650. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # FH89163 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne. . Excellent-PLUS arsenal refurbished condition with full Parkerized finish on all metal and a nice wood stock (dent in right grip-channel). Strong, mirror-bright bore, matching bolt, stock not numbered (no other numbered parts). Includes integral spike-bayonet. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # N5506 (rechambered to .308 WIN by Century Arms) mfg. by St. Ettienne in 1947. Excellent condition with full Parkerized finish on all metal and a mirror-bright bore. No matching serial numbers, rear of receiver has been drilled & tapped and has an aftermarket scope-base installed. SKS-style trigger-block safety has been installed, no integral spike-bayonet. PHOTOS . . . $250. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1949-56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # G3526 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in c.1963. Excellent condition, with all Parkerizing intact and very little signs of wear. Has great mirror-bright bore. Includes full compliment of accessories (blade-bayonet with scabbard, four ten-round magazines, rubber buttpad, night sights and many more packaged accessories. Wood stock looks great, virtually unimprovable! PHOTOS . . . $875. C&R (no California sales) SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3833b (8x57) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code 147 1940) in 1940. Very Good condition with 60% faded bluing. No matching serial numbers, Nazi markings have been heavily pinged (eradicated). Not a Russian-capture. Bore is bright and strong, laminated stock has flat buttplate, and a sling-swivel was added to the bottom (now removed). Includes original front sight hood, but no cleaning rod. Likely saw postwar use in the Balkans. PHOTO . . . $325. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6318 (8x57) mfg. by Brno (code dot 1944) in 1944. An all-matching 98k in Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing and clear (if tiny) Nazi markings. Stock is laminate with a cupped buttplate, stamped triggerguard and magazine floorplate have no number but bear manufacturer's code qnw. Stock not inletted for cleaning rod. Very attractive, not import marked. PHOTO . . . $1250. C&R
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 17703b (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code svw MB) but French occupiers in late 1945. A mismatched example of a very rare code, assembled from parts already produced under the Nazis. All Nazi markings intact and very strong. Near Excellent condition with full bluing and very strong and bright bore, byf makers-mark on barrel. Stock is laminate with a flat buttplate, has French auxiliary sling-slot on left side. Includes cleaning rod. Very attractive, not import marked. PHOTO . . . $850. C&R
INDIAN Enfield No.2A bolt-action rifle # A21624 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Ishapore Arsenal in 1965. Excellent condition, with painted enamel on metal. All matching serial numbers, bore is very bright and sharp. Stock has original finish with some contact marks, rear handguard has usual small dovetailed repair, "Ishie screw" present, another repair at heel of stock by buttplate. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
ISRAELI Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 372b (7.62 NATO) made from a shortened Gewehr 98 rifle mfg. by DWM in 1918. Very Good condition with no matching parts (bolt from FN-made Israeli 98k). Mostly full weathered bluing (with some "crusty" areas), bore is extremely strong and mirror-bright, Intact Imperial German and Israeli markings (including Star of David). No cleaning rod (stock is not even routed to accept one), includes front sight hood. Beech stock has some handling marks and several initials lightly scratched on both sides (bored soldier). PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 5, # 77376 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in mid 1943. Excellent condition with all-matching serial numbers and nearly full original bluing and bright and strong chrome-lined bore. Intact mum, missing cleaning rod, no provision for monopod. Wood has original unsanded finish with some of the expected handling marks, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $550. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 31, # 80095 (7.7x58) mfg. at Toyo Kogyo in c.1941. Excellent condition with full original bluing, no matching numbers, INTACT MUM. This type has ladder rear sight with anti-aircraft wings, monopod (which is present), cleaning rod and plum-shaped bolt handle with checkered safety knob. Chrome-plated bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Wood has original finish and has never been sanded with few of the expected handling marks. Not import-marked.. PHOTO . . . $575 . C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 35 # 32736 (rechambered to .30-06) mfg. at Toyo Kogyo in c.1945. Excellent condition with full original bluing, bolt mismatched. Intact mum has been neatly X-ed through. No cleaning rod (nor is there a provision for one), wood appears to have been ;lightly sanded. Excellent bore, no import-marks, functional. PHOTO . . . $350. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 40 # 75046 (7.7x58) made at Jinsen Arsenal (Inchon, Korea) in 1945. Excellent condition with original full bluing. A last-ditch rifle with fixed rear sight and no guards on front sight. cylindrical bolt-handle, welded safety and no provision for cleaning rod. Mum has been cancelled by two chisel-marks but is otherwise intact. All numbered parts stamped 046 (matching). Stock and short handguard has original (crappy) finish and has never been sanded. Bore is somewhat bright and strong. Not import-marked, functional. PHOTO . . . $375. C&R SOLD
PORTUGUESE Model 904/39 Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action short rifle # A8895 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1904. Near Excellent condition with all-matching numbers (except buttstock, which never matches) and bold royal crest of King Carlos I above chamber and on right side of stock. Original blued finish 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 . . . $495. C&R SOLD
ROMANIAN Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # RA667 (7.62x39) mfg. at Cugir in 1960. Only Good condition, with almost no remaining external blued finish. All matching serial numbers, chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Includes cleaning-rod, stock shows some dinjgs and scuffs. An early Century import. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # PG2023 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1945. Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a strong mostly bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). All numbered parts stamped matching except magazine floorplate), Stock has many scrapes and a few dings. Includes cleaning rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
SPANISH Model FR-8 Mauser bolt-action tactical carbine # FR8-01685 (7.62x51) mfg. by La Coruņa in 1954. Excellent condition, with 95% Parkerized metal surfaces and a sharp mirror-bore. Matching bolt, crest atop receiver very strong. Wood has original finish and is quite handsome, handguard has tiger-striped figure. Includes correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96/38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 207338 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1907 with bent bolt. Very Good condition, with 60% or better original bluing on all parts. Has a very bright and strong bore (6.52 / 3 bore disk). Receiver has been drilled & tapped, with a scope rail installed. Walnut stock & beech handguard has many handling marks but is sound. PHOTOS . . . $250. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 3814081 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in March 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better gray Parkerizing on all metal. A gorgeous example with near-perfect RA 3-44 dated bore (TE=1.0, MW = 1.0). Walnut stock has some handling marks, with RP cartouche on left. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 925204 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in October, 1942. An all-correct WWII rifle in Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, SA 9-42 bore is mirror-bright and quite strong (TE = 2.5, MW = 2.5) and all correct SA-marked parts with non-relieved op-rod and lock-bar rear sight. Walnut stock has SA / EMcF cartouche on left side and is in excellent condition with some of the expected handling marks from actual combat use. Not import marked, really exceptional condition for a rifle that served in WWII. PHOTOS . . . $2150. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2447667 (.30-06) mfg. by Winchester in June, 1944 with a 6-44 original barrel. Excellent condition, WWII CORRECT with full gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is mirror bright (TE = 2.5, MW = 1.0) with very strong rifling. All WRA parts with uncut op-rod and lock-bar rear sight. WRA / GHD cartouched Walnut stock and handguard has a some handling marks from actual use and storage, handguards may be later replacements but match up pretty well. Not import-marked, scarce this nice when all correct PHOTOS . . . $2750. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3711022 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in March, 1945. An all-correct WWII rifle with original SA 4-45 barrel in Excellent-PLUS condition with full light gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is mirror-bright and quite strong (TE = 1.5, MW = 0.9). Has all correct SA-marked parts with lock-bar rear sights and non-relieved op-rod. Walnut stock has faint NFR cartouche on left side and is in excellent condition with virtually no handling marks and original finish. Not import marked, really exceptional condition. PHOTOS . . . $2350. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 5794170 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in January, 1955 with a SA 1-55 barrel. Excellent-PLUS condition (a Greek lend-lease return) with full Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, bore is bright (TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0) with very strong rifling. Features all correct SA-marked postwar parts, stock is nearly pristine with sharp DoD (eagle above stars) cartouche. Not import-marked, scarce, as only 6192 SA rifles were made in the 5.7M series, with CMP certificate of authenticity. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # Z4416 (8x57mm) mfg. c.1948 with bent bolt. Very Good condition with zero remaining bluing (looks intentionally removed, metal "in the white"), bore is very sharp and mirror-bright. Bolt and stock stamped 4416 (matching), remaining parts mismatched. Walnut stock has some handling marks and is sound. Includes cleaning rod and front sight hood. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48 Mauser bolt-action rifle # M90060 (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 and full compliment of accessories including bayonet & scabbard (in new condition), correct leather sling, pouches, muzzle-protector, etc. Extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 1959/66 SKS semiautomatic rifle # E-91341 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in 1968. Very Good condition with nearly full external bluing and mostly shiny bore. All matching numbers. Wood has some scuffs and dings from actual service use. Missing cleaning-rod, no other accessories. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R No California sales SOLD
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