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MILITARY RIFLES
ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # A5141 (7.65x54) mfg. by Loewe in 1893. Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing and a weak but clear national crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers except for stock, bore is very bright with very strong rifling. Stock has large arsenal repair at toe with some of the expected handling marks after 125 years. PHOTOS . . . $525. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B9749 (7.65x54) mfg. by DWM in 1912. Very Good condition, with 80% full bluing on most parts, receiver in the white (as is proper). Argentine crest above chamber very bold and clear. Mismatched but proper bolt, all other parts (including cleaning rod and buttstock) matching receiver. Walnut stock has many handling-marks but retains original finish and has not been sanded.. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action long rifle # 1960H (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917. Very Good condition, original refinish with very faded bluing. Bore is very strong and mirror-bright. Bolt-knob stamped 1960, stock not matching. Buttstock has many handling marks, but is sound. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
CHINESE Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # 2382787 (7.62x39), made at Factory 26 in 1958 with blade-bayonet. Very Good condition overall, metal is excellent with 96% original bluing, but stock is so beat up from being tossed around during storage. All matching serial numbers (including the stock), has gorgeous chrome-lined bore. One of the recent imports from Albania whose date can be proven to be a Curio & Relic. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R
FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 662267 (7.62x54R) mfg. by New England Westinghouse in 1915 with [SA] Finn-property stamp on left side and atop of barrel-shank. Excellent condition with 95% bluing and very sharp barrel markings. Matching bolt, bore is rough and dark from use with corrosive ammo, counterbored at muzzle. Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn stock with sling-swivel inserts has been lightly sanded and refinished with virtually no handling-marks since. Extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 28057 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1928 on a 1898 dated Tula receiver. Very Good condition with 60% weak bluing. Matching bolt-knob, bore is strong and bright, includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock has no sling-slot in rear, Madonna medal fixed in I.D. hole on right side with glue and nails, stock repair under rear sight on right side. Early nosecap without "popsicle stick" reinforcements. Has German-capture marking (crowned script-L) on top receiver-flat. PHOTOS . . . $525. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 60479 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1944 by VKT on a 1905-dated Izhevsk receiver. Near Excellent condition with nearly all bluing remaining (wear only at sharp corners and on magazine floorplate). Bolt-knob stamped 0479 (matching). Bore is extremely bright and strong, includes cleaning-rod. Lovely figured wartime stock (rounded finger joints) has a few dings and handling marks but is extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1886 R35 Lebel bolt-action cartridge carbine # P33388 (8x50R) mfg. by Tulle before 1890, with 1939 dated Châtellerault replacement barrel (with N-marked chamber). Excellent condition, mostly full remaining (but chipping) black enamel finish on metal parts. All matching serial numbers (including wood). Bore is nearly perfect and mirror bright, stock has some of the expected dings and handlling marks but is sound had not been sanded. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $625. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FRENCH Model 1907-15 Berthier bolt-action rifle # E3666 (8x50R Lebel) mfg. by St. Etienne in 1918. Very Good, with nearly fill bluing on external metal (some pitting on magazine). No matching serial numbers. Bore is dark and rough from use with corrosive ammo but has strong rifling, stock is sound, handguard has thin crack at tip. PHOTO . . . $325. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1949-56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # G42280 (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 one magazine. Wood stock has almost no handling marks from storage. PHOTOS . . . $825. C&R (no California sales) SOLD
GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 bolt-action infantry rifle # 870b (8x57mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1918 with Turkish crescent above chamber. Very Good PLUS condition, metal has most bluing. Bolt handle stamped 970 to match (likely by the Turks), triggerguard matches also, but remaining numbered parts do not. Has a very strong and somewhat bright bore, with original "roller coaster" rear sight. Includes cleaning rod. Beech buttstock has few expected handling marks and dings, with white numbers painted on right side. Extremely attractive, and ideal for WWI re-enactors. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
ISRAELI Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6411e (7.62 NATO) mfg. by Brno (swp code) in late 1945. Good to Very Good condition with mush bluing wear. No matching serial numbers (as usual), bore is mirror-bright and very strong. No cleaning rod (stock is not even routed to accept one), includes front sight hood. Beech stock has the usual handling marks but is sound. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
ROMANIAN Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # GM2454 (7.62x39) mfg. at Cugir in 1959. Excellent condition, with almost full remaining external blued finish. All matching serial numbers, chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Includes cleaning-rod, stock shows some dings and scuffs with chipping of the original crappy lacquer. An early Century import. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SPANISH Model 1893 long rifle # D7172 (7x57mm) made by Oviedo in 1898. Very Good condition, with 80% or better original blued finish. Mismatched bolt, but remaining numbered parts stamped 7172. Bore is somewhat bright and strong. Walnut stock has some dings and other marks to be expected of a 120 year-old military rifle that saw service. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $540. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 415476 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1917 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle (with aftermarket metal flash-hider). Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk indicating 6.51/2). All-matching serial numbers except cleaning rod (as usual). Walnut stock & handguard has its original finish, with some of the expected handling-marks and scuffs from the past 101 years. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96/38B bolt-action Mauser infantry rifle # 344615 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1915 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle (includes metal muzzle-cap). Very Good PLUS condition, about 95% external bluing on upper receiver, wear only on magazine-floorplate and triggerguard from carry. Has mirror-bright and strong bore (disk stamped 6.49/1), 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 103 years. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 673889 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1941. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 98% or better external bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is walnut with the usual handling marks in the finish, IX 41 stamped beneath buttplate. Includes sling and muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 694079 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1942. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 95% or better external bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is walnut with much figure and usual dings, scrapes and handling marks in the finish, I 42 stamped beneath buttplate. Includes soldier's tag under buttplate, with original sling and muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 37865 (8x57) rearsenaled by Kirkkale arsenal in 1940. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing remaining on all external metal. No matching serial numbers (as usual), bore is very bright and strong. includes cleaning-rod. Stock is walnut with a few very small handling marks but has no cracks or issues, handguard is a lighter shade of beech. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R SOLD
TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 62533 (8x57) rearsenaled by Kirkkale arsenal in 1942. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% bluing remaining on all external metal. No matching serial numbers (as usual), bore is very bright and strong. includes cleaning-rod. Stock is beech and looks as new with a few very small handling marks but has no cracks or issues. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS semiautomatic rifle # C-23791 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in c.1962. Very Good condition, has not been properly cleaned since importation, with mush remaining cosmoline. Bore is strong and bright. Stock has expected handling-marks, with greasy leather sling.. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 1959/66 A1 SKS semiautomatic rifle # M-468656 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in 1975. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing, perfect bore and all-matching numbers with integral bayonet, non-ported grenade-launcher and night-sights. Wood is beech and is almost perfect (some areas of superficial rubbing in finish), includes cleaning-rod. Absolutely gorgeous. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R 
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