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RIFLES and CARBINES
AUSTRIAN Model 1888-90 Mannlicher straight-pull long rifle # 3370K (8x50R) mfg. by Steyr in c.1894. Good condition, fully functional with very little bluing remaining, bore is strong but not very bright. Buttstock is quite nice for these with original finish and has quite a few handling marks but no cracks. PHOTOS . . . $475. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
BRITISH Sht LE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # J22759 (.303 British) mfg. by British Small Arms. in 1917. Very Good or better condition with full oil-blacked finish and a very bright and strong bore (1933-dated replacement barrel). All matching numbers but rear sight, has a few of the expected handling-marks and gouges on wood from actual use. Includes correct web sling. Not import marked, quite attractive. PHOTOS . . . $500. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Sht LE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # J87824 (.303 British) mfg. by British Small Arms. in 1918. Very Good or better condition with full oil-blacked finish, bore has dark but strong grooves. All matching numbers but bolt (numbered A889). Stock shows actual use, faint Australian markings on right side of butt. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.1 bolt-action rifle # Y2583 (.303 British) mfg. by BSA Shirley in 1943. Near Excellent condition, full stoving enamel on metal with a mirror-bright 4-groove bore. All matching serial numbers on all numbered parts (including magazine), has refined screw-adjustable ladder rear sight. Beech stock is very attractive with very few handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # N9948 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazerkerly in June 1945. Near Excellent condition, with oil-blacked finish intact on metal parts. All matching serial numbers, has quite bright 5-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. Stock has some handling marks from actual use but is sound and finish is quite good. PHOTOS . . . $775. C&R
DANISH Model 89 Krag-Jorgensen bolt-action infantry rifle # 9158 (8x58R mm) mfg. in Copenhagen in 1891. Very Good condition with all-matching serial numbers and a very strong shiny bore. Has had a scope-mount added to the rear of the barrel and the top 2/3 of the rear sight ladder has been cut so it would not interfere with the scope when mounted (rear sight is still functional). The stock was also personalized with the initials KLI on the bottom just forward of the triggerguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action infantry rifle # 519 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1914 with Peter The Great marking and [SA] Finn property mark on left side of barrel-shank. Very Good condition with faded bluing on all metal parts (receiver a bit pitted) and a somewhat bright bore. Bolt knob numbered 319 (almost matching, first digit of # obviously misread). Finn 2-piece stock has many handling marks with cut-out for unit-disk (missing) and has two nails driven from right to left side at wrist. No handguard or sling swivels, includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 10991 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tikka in 1928 on an 1898-dated Sestroryetsk receiver. Excellent or better condition with full bluing (likely arsenal refinished). 10991 stamped on bolt-body (matching), bore is very strong and quite bright, not counterbored at muzzle. One-piece stock has been sanded and refinished with a glossy coating. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $525. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 227559 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942. Very Good or better overall condition with 70% bluing on metal parts and quite bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, includes cleaning-rod, some thin scratched at top of barrel-shank. Two-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has really nice figuring with SAKO wheel cartouche and a few of the expected handling-marks and scuffs from actual use, thin crack on left side of tang (seems stable). PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # U8692 (7.35x53 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in 1939 with [SA] Finn marking on left side of barrel-shank, with scarce folding bayonet. Near Excellent condition with 90% original bluing on upper metal, magazine shows more wear. Bore is very bright and strong. Stock has original finish with some handling marks with clear matching cartouches. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1907-15 Berthier bolt-action infantry rifle # M71784 (8x50R Lebel) mfg. by St. Etienne in 1918. Very Good, with nearly fill bluing on external metal (some pitting on magazine). Hinged floorplate numbered M17184 (matching), bolt has two numbers, neither matches barrel. Bore is very bright and quite strong, stock has many handling marks and several interesting arsenal-repairs. Includes original leather sling. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R
FRENCH Model 16 Berthier bolt-action carbine # BC46239 (8x50R) mfg. by St. Etienne with replacement 1922 dated Chattelerault barrel. Excellent condition, with nearly full bluing and a mirror-bright, very strong bore. All visible numbered parts stamped BC46239 (matching) except for buttstock, strong bore stamped N. Walnut stock has repaired cracks at wrist and toe. Not import-marked, very attractive. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Gewehr 88/05 Commission bolt-action rifle # 2538o (8x57JS) mfg. by Loewe in 1890. Very Good condition, with most remaining bluing turned brown (receiver was "in the white") and retaining its metal barrel-jacket, magazine altered in 1905 to utilize regular stripper-clip loading. All matching serial numbers except for safety. Barrel and receiver S-marked, bore is quite bright and strong. Walnut stock has no finish and is a little scuffed-up but sound. No Turkish markings. Completely functional, I would not hesitate to shoot this (however I DO NOT recommend any firing military ammo in it, only modern U.S.-manufactured commercial loads in it rather than milsurp ammo). Includes cleaning rod, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 bolt-action infantry rifle # 1296b (8x57mm) mfg. by Spandau in 1917. Very Good or better condition, barrel has most bluing remaining (receiver "in the white"), small parts have little bluing remaining. All numbered parts, except bolt, match receiver and barrel. Bore is quite strong and bright. Has original "roller coaster" rear sight the operates as intended and includes cleaning rod. Beech buttstock has the expected handling marks and dings with strong Imperial cartouches on right side. Quite attractive, and ideal for WWI re-enactors. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4634v (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf 41) in 1941. A Russian capture with no matching numbers in Excellent condition with 95% or better reblued metal. Bore is very strong and extremely bright. All-milled parts, no bayonet-lug, buttstock is laminated with cupped buttplate and has reproduction leather sling with keeper. Quite attractive. PHOTO . . . $595. C&R SOLD
HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 4375H (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr (barrel not dated). Good condition, original condition with H-marked barrel and uniquely Hungarian front-sight guard. Bore is strong and somewhat bright. Barrel and receiver serial numbers do not match, neither bolt nor stock is serial numbered, faint A.E. on left side of stock. Includes original leather sling. Not import-marked, quite scarce configuration. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 9180C (8x56R) mfg. by F.E.G. (barrel dated 1918). Excellent condition, arsenal refinished with full bluing. Bore is super bright and very strong, bold BUDAPEST above chamber. Bolt electropenciled to match, really lovely stock force matched. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
ITALIAN Model 1870/87/16 Vetterli-Vitali bolt-action infantry rifle # BH2060 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Torino in 1882. Near Excellent condition, with mostly full bluing on external metal. Bore is mostly bright and the rifle appears to be functional. Buttstock has the usual handling marks from actual use. Quite attractive, not import-marked, functional, but not recommended for shooting. PHOTO . . . $375. Antique, no FFL required
ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # IM8653 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1900. Very Good condition with 80% or so bluing turning brown, bore is mostly dark (from shooting corrosive ammo) but strong. Stock is matching but was refinished long ago so markings are faint. Includes cleaning rod, not import-marked, pretty nice of an 119 year-old Carcano.. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano infantry rifle # BF4898 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1943-4. Excellent condition, with all external bluing intact, with proper straight bolt. Bore is mirror-bright with very strong rifling. Buttstock (matching) and handguard has very few handling marks, includes cleaning rod. Includes three six-round chargers, not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 22, # 38005 (6.5x50) mfg. at Kokura in c.1936. Very Good condition with much original bluing remaining Mum has been ground. This type has ladder-type rear sight with V-aperture and lacks its cleaning rod and sliding action-cover. Bore is dark but rifling is very strong, wood has original finish with a few dings and dents from actual service use. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $350. C&R
MEXICAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # B3996 (7x57) mfg. by D.W.M. Berlin in 1897. Good or better condition, with most bluing turned brown on all parts. No matching serial numbers, bore is dark with strong rifling. Buttstock is a bit beat up not with no cracks, handguard does have two chips in it. Includes cleaning-rod. Completely functional. Scarce, this is the very first one I have seen from DWM. PHOTOS . . . $425. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
PORTUGUESE Model 1886 Kropatschek bolt-action short rifle # D824 (8x60R Kropatschek) mfg. by Steyr in 1886. Near Excellent condition with gorgeous near-perfect bore. Metal has mostly full bluing (turning brown on barrel), bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 932. Completely functional with tubular magazine and original cleaning-rod. Wood has some of the inevitable handling-marks and compressions acquired over the past 133 years. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action infantry rifle # 433310 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Remington in 1917. Very Good PLUS condition, with most bluing on all metal parts intact and a mostly bright bore with strong rifling. Buttplate stamped 433310, all other numbered parts mismatched but eagles scrubbed (likely saw Ballan service) with very strong markings on barrel. Stock has no cracks, number 35 painted on left side. Includes cleaning rod and leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $400. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # LA3732 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1948. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished, with 98% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching serial serial numbers (bolt body electropenciled, floorplate and buttplate stamped). Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Buttstock has zero handling marks, includes cleaning rod and proper web sling with leather swivels. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
SWISS Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 194406 (7.5x53.5mm, chambered for the GP90 round) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1895. All-matching serial numbers including 12-round magazine. Excellent condition, with nearly full bluing. Bore is very strong and mirror-bright, beautifully tiger-striped walnut stock has original finish and has only a couple very minor handling marks. Includes muzzle-cap and original leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $525. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SWISS Model 96/11 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 302236 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1904. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with 75% original bluing on barrel (none on receiver or lower parts, which appear to have been aggressively cleaned in the past) and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has a few of the expected handling-marks, VAUD (a Swiss canton in French-speaking western Switzerland) cartouche stamped atop stock (among others). Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R
SWISS Model K-11 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull cavalry carbine # 93000 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1920 and released into private ownership in 1935. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with most original bluing remaining except at corners and edges (bluing on barrel-bands, magazine floorplate and triggerguard browned from carry) and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Some idiot electropenciled their Social Security # on triggerguard (barely noticeabvle). Streaked walnut stock and handguard has its original finish with very few handling-marks from actual use. Includes muzzle-cap. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $495. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 958279 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1951. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 95% or better external bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is beech with the usual handling marks in the finish, X 48 stamped beneath buttplate. Includes muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $575. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # P.410091 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1957. A private-series rifle with all-matching serial numbers, Truly Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Lovely walnut stock and handguard has original finish without the usual scuffs and handling marks, has colorful label from Lucerne firearm dealer on right side and is dated VII 52 under buttplate. Not import-marked, includes muzzle-cap. Extraordinarily beautiful and worthy of the finest collection. PHOTO . . . $975. C&R SOLD
TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 216037 (8x57) rearsenaled by Kirkkale arsenal in 1945. Very Good condition, with 70% fading bluing remaining on all external metal. Bolt mismatched (as usual), rear sight and triggerguard matching. Bore is very bright and strong, includes cleaning-rod. Stock is beech with a few handling marks but has no cracks or issues. PHOTOS . . . $380. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model M95M Mannlicher straight-pull short rifle # 55797 (8x57mm), made by Steyr (undated). Very Good or better condition, with 80% or so bluing and a very bright and strong bore. No matching serial numbers (usual for these). Stock has several names and initials lightly scratched on both sides. Rear sight spring is broken (but sight functions just fine if you don't mind it flopping up and down when carried), extractor works just fine. Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTO . . . $675. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model M95M Mannlicher straight-pull short rifle # 62189 (8x57mm), made by Steyr (undated). Very Good condition, with 50% or so bluing and a mostly bright (if a little rough) bore. Bolt not matching, but magazine / triggerguard numbered 62189 (matching). Stock has been repaired at toe, magazine spring is not functioning, but extractor works just fine. Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # S2979 (8mm) mfg. by Mauser during WWII and restamped at Zastava in c.1947/8. Very Good condition, a large-ring standard-length Mauser with 70% or better faded bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Strong Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. Bolt numbered S4146 (not matching, but magazine floorplate also numbered 4146). Stock is laminated and numbered 2979 (matching). Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48A Mauser bolt-action rifle # P24909 (8x57) mfg. by Zastava in c.1952. Excellent condition, this is a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 95% or better original bluing on the metal surfaces with no apparent wear and a razor sharp mirror-bore. Strong Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers, with stamped triggerguard and magazine-floorplate and bent bolt handle with bottom of knob flattened. Elm stock and handguard has some minor handling marks but is quite nice. Includes cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
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