MILITARY RIFLES

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 5893a (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Berlin in c.1909. ABSOLUTELY UNISSUED condition, with 100% bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper), bore is mirror-perfect. All matching numbers with matching-numbered bayonet and brass & leather scabbard. Brazilian-crest above chamber perfect. Walnut stock and handguard has gorgeous tiger-striped figure with no handling-marks and a few tiny dings with original finish and razor-sharp cartouche. Includes cleaning-rod and correct brass & steel muzzle-cap. Not import-marked, absolutely UNIMPROVABLE and worthy of the finest collection! PHOTOS . . . . $1750.  C&R    SOLD

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 852k (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Berlin in c.1911. ABSOLUTELY UNISSUED condition, with 100% bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper), bore is mirror-perfect. All matching numbers with matching-numbered bayonet and brass & leather scabbard. Brazilian-crest above chamber perfect. Streaked walnut stock has no handling-marks and a few minor scuffs on right side with original finish and razor-sharp Star of David cartouche. Includes cleaning-rod and correct brass & steel muzzle-cap. Not import-marked, absolutely UNIMPROVABLE and worthy of the finest collection! PHOTOS . . . . $1500.  C&R    SOLD

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 5391Ff (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Berlin in c.1913. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper), bore is strong and very bright. All matching numbers (safety is a blued replacement). Brazilian-crest above chamber very strong. Wood has a few minor dings and compressions with original finish and razor-sharp Star of David cartouche. Includes cleaning-rod and used leather sling. PHOTOS . . . . $750.  C&R    SOLD

BRAZILIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 7004 & 7005  (7x57mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1935. A consecutive pair of UNISSUED rifles with 100% bluing, bores are perfect, both have all-matching numbers. Brazilian-crest above chamber perfect, as is Mauser banner on rear receiver. Stocks and handguards have original finish with only a few tiny dings but show no signs of actual use. Both rifles include hinged muzzle-caps and matching numbered bayonets in new condition, as well as Mauser factory test-targets both dated 27 APRIL 1937. Not import-marked, absolutely UNIMPROVABLE and worthy of the finest collection!  Sold as a pair only (will NOT split them up).  PHOTO 7004 . PHOTO 7005 . . . . $5250. the pair  C&R  

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III SMLE bolt-action rifle # G74122 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1908 with 3-53 dated barrel, went through Factory Thorough Repair at Lithgow in 1954, D↑D (Australian Department of Defense) stamped atop receiver.  Very Good condition with some wear on exposed metal. Bore has a gorgeous mirror-bright barrel with strong rifling. All matching numbers.  Stock is dark and has a rough finish (looks as if it was steam-cleaned) with a few dents and dings and other handling-marks. Has transverse screw through forend, arsenal-repairs at heel and toe. A very early example, as the SMLE had been only introduced for a year when this rifle was produced.  PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R   SOLD

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* SMLE bolt-action rifle # U10480 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1908 with 10-52 dated barrel, went through Factory Thorough Repair at Lithgow in 1954, D↑D (Australian Department of Defense) stamped atop receiver.  Very Good condition with some wear on exposed metal. Bore has a gorgeous mirror-bright barrel with strong rifling. All matching numbers.  Stock is dark and has a rough finish (looks as if it was steam-cleaned) with a few dents and dings and other handling-marks. Has transverse screw through forend, arsenal-repairs at heel and toe.  A very early example, as the SMLE had been only introduced for a year when this rifle was produced.  PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 9575e  (8mm), a reconfigured Gewehr 98 rifle mfg. by Amberg in 1918, converted to the K98 configuration in August, 1936 (marked on underside of barrel) with a straight bolt.  A rearsenaled Russian-capture in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing, all parts electropenciled with number of receiver.  Has an extremely attractive UNSANDED walnut buttstock with flat buttplate and very clear P74 cartouches and stamps (a code only used on 1934 on the K-dated rifles). Has all milled small parts except for stamped front band. Bolt is from a vz24 but headspaces correctly. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, Bavarian lion (rampant, crowned, holding sword aloft) on left side of receiver, eagle holding swastika on left side of barrel-shank, both have been partially defaced with a punch. Three Weimar crowned letter proofs on right side of receiver.  PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R      SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 7758m  (8mm), mfg. by Mauser (factory code S/42) in 1937.  A rearsenaled Russian-capture in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing, all parts electropenciled with number of receiver.  Has an attractive laminated stock with cupped buttplate and all milled small parts except for stamped triggerguard. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, intact Weimar eagle on left side of barrel-shank, three Weimar eagle proofs on right side of receiver.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 18  (8mm), mfg. by Steyr Daimler Puch (factory code bnz) in 1943.  A rearsenaled Russian-capture in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing.  Receiver has been "scrubbed" of original German serial numbers, and was renumbered 18 by the Soviets, all parts electropenciled 18 to match receiver.  Has an attractive laminated stock with cupped buttplate and all milled small parts except for stamped triggerguard. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, mostly intact Nazi eagle (with clear swastika) on left side of receiver. PHOTOS . . . $350.   C&R    SOLD

HUNGARIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # BK3969  (7.62x54R) mfg. by FÉG in 1953. Excellent original condition with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore  is bright and strong. Bolt not matching (but close), all other parts match receiver. Buttstock has very few (if any) handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and sling.  PHOTOS . . . $150.    C&R     SOLD

ISRAELI Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 547910 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1954.  Very Good condition, with most Parkerized metal intact, small parts browned. Very bold Israeli IDF crest above chamber. Has all-milled parts. Bore is a bit dark but would likely "shoot clean", bolt does not match receiver. Buttstock has quite a few handling-marks and is stamped 7.62 at bottom. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R    SOLD

ISRAELI Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 689550 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1954.  Very Good condition, with most Parkerized metal intact, small parts browned. Very bold Israeli IDF crest above chamber. Has all-milled parts except for stamped trigger-guard. Bore is a bit dark but would likely "shoot clean", bolt does not match receiver. Buttstock has quite a few handling-marks and is stamped 7.62 at bottom. Includes front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

ISRAELI Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 700630 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1954.  Very Good condition, with most Parkerized metal intact, small parts browned. Very bold Israeli IDF crest above chamber. Has one-piece stamped winter trigger-guard. Bore is a bit dark but would likely "shoot clean", bolt does not match receiver. Buttstock has quite a few handling-marks and is stamped 7.62 at bottom. Includes front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R   

ISRAELI Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 718990 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1954.  Very Good condition, with most Parkerized metal intact (small parts browned). Very bold Israeli IDF crest above chamber. Bore is quite bright and strong, bolt does not match receiver. Buttstock has quite a few handling-marks and is stamped 7.62 at bottom. Includes front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R     SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # VYOO1121  (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore  is bright and strong ( counterbored at muzzle). All-matching numbers (including prefixes, floorplate force-matched), buttstock has a few minor handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . $175.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # EEM1730  (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 90% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore  is mirror-bright and very strong. All-matching numbers (including prefixes), scuffed-up laminated buttstock has scrapes and scuffs. Includes cleaning-rod.  PHOTOS . . . $160.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # TA4784  (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore  is bright and strong  ( counterbored at muzzle). All-matching numbers (including prefixes), scuffed-up laminated buttstock has scrapes and scuffs. Includes cleaning-rod, rust on buttplate.  PHOTOS . . . $150.    C&R

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # YOOC2815  (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore  is bright and strong. All-matching numbers (including prefixes, floorplate force-matched), beautiful laminated buttstock has a very few minor handling-marks. Includes cleaning-rod and web sling.  PHOTOS . . . $200.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # GL441 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1946. Excellent original condition (not a refurb) with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore  is mirror-perfect. No-matching numbers, buttstock has a couple dings but that's about it. No cleaning rod or other accessories, PHOTOS . . . $125.    C&R

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 899778 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1947. Excellent condition with 90% original bluing and a perfect, mirror bore. All-matching numbers including magazine. Wood is beech and has veen recently sanded with no finish, end of stock stamped X 47 beneath buttplate (with soldier's tag).  PHOTO  . . . $150.  C&R    SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS semiautomatic rifle # C-27895 (7.62x39) mfg. by Kragujevac in 1965. Excellent condition overall, metal and bore is excellent, with all-matching serial numbers. Wood is a little beat-up with some scrapes and scratches. Has cleaning-rod and blade-bayonet attached, rust on buttplate.  PHOTOS  . . . $325.   C&R    SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS semiautomatic ex-SNIPER rifle # C-34433 (7.62x39) mfg. by Kragujevac in 1965. Excellent condition overall, metal and bore is excellent, with all-matching serial numbers. Scope-mount on left side of receiver has been removed, only mounting holes remain. Wood is a little beat-up with some loss on left side just forward of the mount. Has cleaning-rod and blade-bayonet attached, rust on buttplate.  PHOTOS  . . . $325.   C&R

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS semiautomatic SNIPER rifle # C-23716 (7.62x39) mfg. by Kragujevac in 1965. Excellent condition overall, metal and bore is excellent, with all-matching serial numbers. Has unusual scope-mount attached to left side of receiver (however no upper mount or scope is present). Wood is nice looking with only a few dings. Has cleaning-rod and blade-bayonet attached, rust on buttplate. . PHOTOS  . . . $495.   C&R    SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS semiautomatic SNIPER rifle # C-24969 (7.62x39) mfg. by Kragujevac in 1965. Excellent condition overall, metal and bore is excellent, with all-matching serial numbers. Has unusual scope-mount attached to left side of receiver (however no upper mount or scope is present). Wood is a little beat-up with some loss on left side just forward of the mount. Has cleaning-rod and blade-bayonet attached, rust on buttplate. . PHOTOS  . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

UNKNOWN Model 98 bolt-action rifle # 1242  (8mm), mfg. by ? in ?.  A large-ring Mauser rifle with matching straight bolt, stamped VG3 above chamber, no other markings. has one-piece stamped "winter" triggerguard / floorplate, sling swivels at the bottom. Bore is mostly bright and strong. Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R      SOLD

U.S.A.   Model 151 single-barreled break-open 16 gauge shotgun # 698666 made by  Companhia Brazileira de Cartouchos for S.S. KRESGE Co. (now known as K-Mart) with a 28" barrel. Very Good or better condition, functional, small crack on right side of buttstock.   PHOTOS . . . $65.   not C&R