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HANDGUNS
COLT "The Woodsman" Sport Model semiautomatic pistol (.22LR), 1st Series, #132429 mfg. in 1939. Literally as-new (the previous owner may have fired 5-10 rounds or so out of it then put it away). 99+% deep bluing with virtually no signs of wear and very crisp markings, original checkered walnut grips sharp as can be. Includes original magazine, some tools, original somewhat tattered, soiled and taped box with tattered, browned and spotted folded instruction-sheet, and custom-made walnut cigar-type box with latch and space to hold three full and one partial boxes Winchester Leader Staynless .22LR cartridges that appear to be from the 1930's (included). A very nice example of a scarce and extremely in-demand collector-quality target pistol. PHOTO . . . $950. C&R
RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot gas-seal revolver #12624 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. at Tula arsenal in 1921. Arsenal-refinished to as-new condition, with prominent P.C.F.C.P. marking on left side and original wood grips. PHOTO . . . $150. C&R SOLD
RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot gas-seal revolver #20281 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. at Tula arsenal in 1924. Arsenal-refinished to as-new condition, with prominent C.C.C.P. marking on left side and new bakelite grips. PHOTO . . . $125. C&R SOLD
STAR Model B semiautomatic pistol (9x19 Luger), Bulgarian contract mfg. in 1943-1944. Original all-matching pistols with excellent bores arsenal-refinished to excellent condition by the Bulgarians in the mid-1960's as a make-work project. Some handling-marks on metal, and checkered wood grips show much use. Several available. PHOTO . . . $225. C&R
RIFLES
AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull carbine #1522B (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1915. Excellent Plus, unissued since 1930's rebuild, with matching bolt and wood, a near-perfect bore, 100% bluing and nearly flawless stock. Includes correct bayonet, scabbard & frog, sling, and two double-pocket ammo-pouches. An extremely attractive rig, not something one sees every day. PHOTO . . . $250. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Pattern 14 Mauser bolt-action rifle #300586 (.303 British) mfg. by Eddystone in c.1916. Very Good condition with strong, mostly bright bore. Original stock with volley-sight disk (but no pointer) showing lots of handling-marks but sound, brass unit-disk on right side has Arabic letters and numbers. Bolt is stamped with number from Winchester P-14, external metal mostly browned. PHOTO . . . $225. C&R SOLD
CANADIAN Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.1* bolt-action rifle #2L3036 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch in 1942. Excellent condition with perfect mirror-bright 5-groove bore. Metal has nearly full phosphate finish, bolt has 1-marked bolt-head and bolt is forced-matched to receiver. Features correct stamped ladder rear-sight. Wood has some of the usual handling-marks. A very early example. . . $195. C&R SOLD
COLOMBIAN Model 58 Madsen bolt-action rifle #3014 (.30-06) mfg. in Denmark in the late 1950's. Excellent-plus condition with perfect mirror-bright bore. Metal has full black-lacquer finish with a few small contact-marks and the proper phosphated bolt. Lovely walnut stock has a few minor abrasions. This rifle has all the standard Madsen features: a butt-pad, muzzle-break, bayonet-lug, and peep-type rear-sight adjustable for windage. A very lovely example of the last bolt-action military rifle. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . $395. not C&R
CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action rifle #RR11429 (8x57) mfg. by CZ in c. 1940. Excellent, with 100% bluing (definitely arsenal reblue) strong and mostly shiny bore, Romanian crest on receiver skillfully ground off and polished. Bolt not matching but has excellent headspace. Wood has almost no contact-marks and looks real nice. No cleaning-rod (as usual). PHOTO . . $125. C&R SOLD
CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action rifle #5736M4 (8x57) mfg. by CZ in 1937. Excellent-plus, with 100% bluing (may be excellent reblue) absolutely perfect mirror-bore, and gorgeous lion-crest on receiver. Bolt not matching but has excellent headspace. Wood has been nicely sanded smooth and rifle looks (and shoots) great. No cleaning-rod, but does have excellent-condition leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . $275. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #65176 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by VKT in 1944, receiver mfg. at Sestroryetsk in 1895. Excellent-plus, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Early STRAIGHT STOCK with very minor handling-marks and scuffs, "lollipop-stick" type braces at each side of mortise, remnants of hang-tag still attached to front band. Extremely rare. PHOTO . . . $395. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #70831 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by VKT in 1944, receiver mfg. at Izhevsk in 1905. Excellent-plus, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Early STRAIGHT STOCK with virtually no handling-marks, "lollipop-stick" type braces at each side of mortise, remnants of hang-tag still attached to front band. Extremely rare. . . $375. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #502588 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1942 with SK.Y civil-guard marked barrel. Excellent, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Two-piece postwar replacement birch stock with much older darker handguard, a few handling-marks on handguard only (the buttstock nearly pristine). . . $250. C&R
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #506620 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1943 with SK.Y civil-guard marked barrel. Excellent, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Three-piece WWII birch stock and handguard with some normal handling-marks and scuffs from over the last 57 years, but still quite attractive. . . $275. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1942-4 with SK.Y civil-guard marked barrel. Excellent, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Three-piece WWII birch stock and handguard with some heavy handling-marks and scuffs and a couple arsenal-repaired cracks by tang. . . $225. C&R
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1942-1944 with SK.Y civil-guard marked barrel. Well-worn used condition with little if any original bluing (no pitting, just honest wear), matching bolt, really strong and shiny bore. Three-piece WWII birch stock and handguard with quite a few handling-marks and scuffs, a real war-relic that has been there and done that (and is willing and able to do it all over again). A limited quantity available. . . $175. C&R
FINN Model 39 "sneak" Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1968. Excellent-plus, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Two-piece postwar birch stock with some minor handling-marks, scuffs, and several plug-type repairs but still very attractive. We have several truly hand-picked examples to choose from. . . $275. C&R
FINN Model 39 "sneak" Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1969. Excellent-plus, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Two-piece postwar birch stock with some minor handling-marks and scuffs, but very attractive. 1969 is the rarest year of the postwar production and very seldom are any at all offered for sale. We have several truly hand-picked examples to choose from. . . $325. C&R
FINN Model 39 "sneak" Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #303736 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1969 on a receiver mfg. at Sestroryetsk in 1896. Excellent-plus, near perfect condition with matching bolt, close to 100% bluing with perfect mirror-bore. Nearly flawless two-piece postwar birch stock with a couple scratches. . . $425. Antique, no FFL required
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Cavalry Carbine #I5841 (7.35x53 mm) mfg. by F.N.A. Brexcia in 1938. Excellent, with 100% bluing and absolutely perfect mirror-bore. Wood has original finish with some dings and scuffs and very bold 7.35 and cartouche stamped on left side (see photo). Missing spike-bayonet and screw for front barrel-band. Hobbs pg. 16. These 7.35 caliber Cavalry Carbines are very seldom encountered (this is the first one of these I have seen in over a decade). Not import-marked. PHOTO . . $175. C&R SOLD
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Cavalry Carbine #IG7147 (6.5x52) mfg. by Gardone in 1943-4 (undated). Excellent, with 100% bluing and absolutely perfect mirror-bore. Wood has been refinished with a hard glossy oil-finish, few if any contact-marks since. Missing spike-bayonet. Hobbs pg. 19. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . $125. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka long rifle (31" barrel) #13561 (7.7x58) mfg. by Toyo Kogyo (Hiroshima) in 1939. Excellent condition with full deep bluing and matching assembly numbers, perfect mirror bore, original unsanded wood finish. Mum has been ground, there are some small surface-rust spots on the magazine-floorplate and triggerguard from carry, no monopod, anti-aircraft wings or cleaning-rod. A very handsome example of the "long tom" of which less than 40,000 were produced. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $225. C&R SOLD
PERSIAN Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action rifle (8x57) mfg. by CZ in c. 1930. Technically unissued condition, with perfect mirror bore and 98-99% bluing. All-matching numbers, some oil-stains, storage and handling marks on the wood. . . $275. C&R
SPANISH Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle #OT-24814 (7.62x39) fully sporterized on a black zytel stock with Decelerator recoil-pad, free-floated medium-contour barrel, solid scope-mount (with Simmons 3x9x42 scope), fully-adjustable Timney trigger and slide-type safety. Near as-new with perfect bore, and in an interesting caliber. PHOTO . . . $275. not C&R
SWEDISH Model 96/38B Mauser bolt-action short rifle #126025 (6.5x55) mfg. by CARL GUSTAF in 1903. Little original bluing but all-matching numbers except barrel-bands and cleaning-rod. Really awesome mirror-bore with bore-disk stamped 6.51/1. Walnut stock and handguard with some pretty heavy handling-marks. PHOTO . . . $175. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model 1911 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull carbine #167370 (7.5x55) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1928. All-matching numbers, overall near excellent condition with mirror-perfect bore, 90+% original bluing and original unsanded finish on wood. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $275. C&R SOLD
TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action SHORT rifle #384 (8x57) marked 1938 on receiver-ring. Very Good, with usual non-matching straight bolt. Bore very strong and bright, headspace within limits. 90% or so bluing turned a uniform brown, brass cleaning-rod. Wood has some minor handling-marks but is sound, open rear-sight adjustable from 100-2000 meters. PHOTO . . . $275. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 semiautomatic carbine #442648 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Inland in 1943. An arsenal rework (as most are) with uniform grey-green parkerizing on all parts. Has Underwood 5-44 dated barrel with excellent bore and all upgrades, bolt has flat top, stock is the high-wood variety, handguard has two rivets. This has been my personal gun for a number of years and I can attest to its great accuracy and dependability. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle (8x57) rebuilt in the late 1940's from original FN and CZ manufactured rifles made for Yugoslavia under contract. Unissued, with 100% bluing, perfect mirror-bore and excellent, nearly mark-free wood. Matching bolt, other parts mixed but matching in finish. . . $200. C&R
BAYONETS & MACHETES
The J-N numbers used are from "Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook" and indicate page # and type (if listed)
ARGENTINA Model 1891 Mauser long-rifle bayonet #N7389 with white-metal grips and matching-numbered blued-steel scabbard by Wayersberg Kirschbaum & Co., Solingen in circa 1896. J-N 2/1, Kiesling II, 286. Near Excellent condition with excellent blade (crest ground-off by hilt as usual). Full bluing on scabbard which has one small dent on side. Steel part of handle and hilt browned but will clean up quite nicely to excellent with a little elbow-grease. PHOTO . . . $75. SOLD
BRAZIL Model 1908 Mauser bayonet with wood grips and brass-tipped leather scabbard. Possible local production with no maker's marks. J-N 23/1, Kiesling IV, 836. Fair condition but savagable with surface rust on steel parts but operable latch. Leather scabbard has creases and the brass parts are pretty beat-up. PHOTO . . . $10. (two available)
ENGLISH Pattern 1856 sabre bayonet with checkered rubber grips. J-N 50/1, Kiesling II, 479. Very good plus condition (above average for these) with mostly bright blade having some nicks at edge from use, no scabbard. PHOTO . . . $95. SOLD
ENGLISH Pattern 1856 sabre bayonet with checkered rubber grips. J-N 50/1, Kiesling II, 479. About Very good condition (about average for these) with mostly browned blade and some heavy nicks at edge, no scabbard. . . $65.
FRENCH Model 1866 Chassepot sabre bayonet with brass grips mfg. at St. Etienne in 1868 (dated on top edge of blade). J-N 69/1, Kiesling II, 460. Very good condition (about average for these) with some browning and old rust on blade and some nicks at edge, no scabbard. PHOTO . . . $75. (two available)
GERMAN Model 1898 A/A rib-backed blade Mauser bayonet with one-piece walnut grip mfg. at the Erfurt arsenal 1898-1902. J-N 82/1, Kiesling II, 425. Has unit markings 21.R.2.21 on left side of hilt. Fair condition with operable latch, front 6" on right and 10" on left side of blade blood-pitted, no scabbard. PHOTO . . . $50.
GERMAN Model 1898/05 "butcher-blade" Mauser bayonet with all-steel scabbard by Anker-Werke, Bielefeld from 1915-1918. J-N 86/1, Kiesling I, 256. Obviously dug-up from a WWI battlefield and essentially in "as found" condition. Blade is quite nice with some staining but no pitting, scabbard shows rust and scale, as does handle although wood grips intact. Back of handle bent upwards slightly (goes back to form with only slight downwards pressure, latch frozen shut). PHOTO . . . $60.
HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Steyr-Mannlicher bayonet with wood grips. J-N 9/1, Kiesling I, 67. VG condition (average for these) with decent blade (a bit blunted at tip and crudely sharpened on left side of blade), FGGY-marked, no scabbard. Unusual in that the blade is pointing upwards rather than the usual downwards. PHOTO . . . $20. SOLD
ITALIAN Model 1891 Carcano bayonet with wood grips and steel-tipped leather scabbard by L. Gnutti in 1942. J-N 123/1, Kiesling I, 160. VG condition (average for these) with decent blade, handle and hilt browned, some marks and a chip on the wood handles. Scabbard missing steel tip. PHOTO . . . $35. SOLD
JAPANESE Type 30 Arisaka bayonet with wood grips and steel scabbard mfg. by National Denki (under Kokura supervision). J-N 134/1, Kiesling I, 264. VG condition (average for these) with very nice blued-blade, pommel, hilt and scabbard retaining most of their bluing as well. Small dent in side of scabbard. PHOTO . . . $35. SOLD
RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant locking-ring spike-type bayonet. Average VG condition coated with protective grease. Will fit only the Model 1891 rifles. Quite scarce. PHOTO . . . $39.95. (have several)
SOUTH AMERICAN (?). machete (or short-sword) mfg. by Gebruder Weyersberg in Solingen (Germany). All-steel constriction, with 18 1/2" blade and circular extension on pommel. Decent condition with some light browning but no pitting. No overt military markings, but numbers 8. 4. 343 stamped on front of hilt. PHOTO . . . $50. ON HOLD
SWISS Model 1911 Schmidt-Rubin "Pioneer" sawtooth bayonet with wood grips and steel scabbard by Waffenfabrik Neuhausen. J-N 185/3, Kiesling II, 389. Near excellent condition (above average for these) with gorgeous mirror-like blade without nicks, most original paint missing from scabbard, which is thus browned and shows some minor dents and dings from actual usage. PHOTO . . . $125. SOLD
TURKISH Model 1935 Mauser bayonet with wood grips and blued-steel scabbard. J-N 196/2, Kiesling II, 793. Absolutely the finest I have ever seen, just plain gorgeous. Crudely made and perhaps an arsenal rework (the grips look somewhat used), but really nice brilliant blade and fully-blued scabbard. PHOTO . . . $60.
TURKISH Model 1935 Mauser bayonet with wood grips and blued-steel scabbard. J-N 196/2, Kiesling II, 793. Typical used example packed with heavy grease, scabbard pretty beat-up and dented. Could look nice with a little work and ingenuity, but completely functional as-is. . . $10. (have several)
U.S.A. WWII machete mfg. by Collins & Co. in 1944. Black plastic (?) grips, 18" blade, most black paint present, has definitely seen use. Very cool markings. PHOTO . . . $50. SOLD
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