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ARGENTINE Model 1891 Mauser bolt-action rifle # H2846 (7.65x54) mfg. by Ludwig Loewe in 1894. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing, Argentine national crest has been ground off top of receiver (as usual). All numbered parts numbered to receiver (including stock and cleaning-rod). Bore is excellent and extremely bright with very strong rifling. Buttstock has original finish with some small dings and handling marks from actual public use. Features short handguard. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $525. Antique, no FFL required
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.1 bolt-action rifle # PF43591 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in August 1948. Very Good condition, all-matching serial numbers with a mostly bright bore and a 2-marked bolt head. Stock has some minor handling marks and dings, but is sound. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.2 bolt-action rifle # A4667 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in 1955. Unissued, in perfect condition (was a "mummy-wrapped" example from a decade ago that was unwrapped) and unfired since. Stock is AS NEW. All-matching serial numbers. PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R
BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # T3780 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in December 1945. Near Excellent condition, with 80% military stoving (glossy black paint) chipped in spots from external metal (Fittings such as buttplate, barrel-band and magazine browned from exposure to the elements). Bolt is matching, no other parts numbered with strong mirror-bright 5-groove bore and 0-marked bolt-head. Wood has quite a few handling marks from actual use. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $675. C&R
COLOMBIAN Model 1950 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 298 (8x57mm) made by Fabrique National. Near Excellent condition, with 85% or better bluing on all metal parts and very little apparent wear. Has no receiver markings and a very bright and strong bore. Matching bolt (no other parts are numbered on these), walnut stock & handguard has original finish with considerable dings and other handling marks. Missing cleaning rod. These are commonly attributed to MOROCCO for some reason, but many I have seen have Hispanic names scratched into the stocks and many ex-Colombian military veterans have identified rifles that they were actually issued while in the Colombian Army. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R
CZECH Model 98k Mauser bolt-action carbine # 4380L (8x57) mfg. by CZ Brno (factory code dov) in 1946. Excellent-PLUS condition with all external blue intact and all-matching serial numbers (except for stock). Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong. Barrel-bands are stamped, but magazine floorplate is milled. Includes cleaning rod, but no front sight hood. Gorgeous laminated stock and handguard sound and with minimal handling marks. Not import-marked, very rare code that I have never seen before and could not find in my references. PHOTOS . . . $975. C&R
FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 68306 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1905 with [SA] Finn property marking in barrel. Very Good or better condition, with mostly full bluing on all metal parts. Has a strong bright bore (has been counterbored at muzzle). 68306 on bolt body (matching). Two-piece stock has quite a few handling marks (crack at right side of tang) as does handguard (crackled at rear). Includes cleaning rod and Finn sling. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 1727 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1933 with [SA] Finn property marking in barrel. Very Good or better condition, with much bluing on all metal parts. Matching bolt-body, has a mostly bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). One-piece Soviet stock has some light handling marks, barrel bands are of the early "button" type. Includes cleaning rod and very worn Finn M39 green-leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R
FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # XE1204 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1933 with [SA] Finn property marking in barrel. Excellent or better condition, with nearly full bluing on all metal parts. Matching bolt-body, has a mostly bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). One-piece Soviet stock has some very light handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R
FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 218444 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1937 with [SA] Finn property marking in barrel. Excellent or better condition, with full bluing on all metal parts. Barrel-shank has been scrubbed with only the serial number and [SA] showing. Has a mirror-bright bore (counterbored at muzzle). bolt not matching. Two-piece "potbelly" stock has one round plug but zero handling marks, handguard banged-up a little. Includes cleaning rod and Finn 28/30 web sling. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R
FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # AT4764 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1939 with [SA] Finn property marking in barrel. Excellent or better condition, with full bluing on all metal parts. Matching bolt-body, has a mirror-bright bore (NOT ounterbored at muzzle). Two-piece stock has many handling marks, barrel bands are of the early "button" type. Includes Finn cleaning rod and Finn M39 green-leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R
FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 85159 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1939 by Tikka on a 1906-dated Sestroryetsk receiver. Very Good condition with mostly 50% fading bluing on metal. Bolt-body matching, bore is very-bright and extremely strong, includes cleaning-rod. Left side of receiver stamped CTN DEUTSCH (Custrin Depot in WWI Germany). Two-piece correct Finn stock has some handling marks and dings from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $675. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 45054 (7.62x54R) mfg. by VKT in 1941 on a 1918-dated Tula scrubbed receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing on all metal and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, includes cleaning-rod. Wartime buttstock and handguard has very attractive figure and very few handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 506237 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1943 with SK.Y marked barrel. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror bright very strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Serial numbers on bolt-knob and magazine-floorplate matching (6237) but buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Very attractive three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has correct 1943-dated Civil-Guard cartouche on right side with a few of the usual handling-marks and compressions, very early (1940's) FINN ARSENAL-TAG still attached. PHOTOS . . . $725. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # E562 (7.35 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in 1939. Excellent condition, metal shows wear only at corners. This rifle does have a gorgeous, mirror-bright bore, fixed rear sight marked 7.35. Buttstock serial number matches receiver and it has some of the expected handling marks from actual service use. Includes correct leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . . $425. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3055c (8x57) mfg. by ERMA (code S/27) in 1937. An uncleaned all-matching brigback ATTIC FIND in relic condition. All external metal browned with evidence of "blood pitting". Is untouched since being found (with the exception of the bore, which was dark and dingy but is now quite strong and bright after I( cleaned it). Wood has never been refinished or sanded, with intact military cartouches on right side. No cleaning-rod, sling fell apart upon discovery and was discarded. Not import-marked.. PHOTO . . . $1075. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2418 (8x57mm) mfg. by Berlin-Sühler-Waffen (factory code BSW 38) in 1938. A Russian-capture rifle in Excellent refurbished condition. No matching stamped serial numbers (Russian serials all match), with very bold Nazi markings. Has Weimar stick-eagles (only used at this factory). Bore is extremely strong and very bright. Includes repro sling and cleaning rod. Scarce manufacturer. PHOTOS . . . $625. C&R SOLD
HUNGARIAN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # DH5823 (7.62x54R) mfg. by FÉG (factory code 02) in 1953. Near Excellent condition with nearly full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). All matching serial numbers. Includes cleaning rod and correct sling as well as 02-marked spike bayonet. Beech buttstock has many handling-marks and Arabic 16 / 2 painted painted on left side. While Hungarian PU snipers are quite scarce, regular Hungarian 91/30 rifles like this one are extremely rare. From the collection of Michael "Big Mike" Moehrke (1950-2006). PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
HUNGARIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # BG4791 (7.62x54R) mfg. by FÉG (factory code 02) in 1953. Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). All matching serial numbers except for 02-marked bolt (# BF6849). Includes cleaning rod and correct sling. Beech buttstock has very few handling-marks and bold 02 cartouche on right side. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano short rifle # S1224 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in early 1940 (the XVIII year of Mussolini). Very Good condition, with 70% original bluing remaining but no pitting. Strong if not bright bore, similar to what Lee Harvey Oswald ordered from Klein's in 1963. Stock is mismatched and has been refinished sometime in the distant past. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 8 # 26870 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in mid-1944. Excellent condition with full original bluing, bolt and bolt parts numbered 870 (matching), mum ground. This type has fixed rear sight, wooden buttplate and no provision for cleaning rod. . Gorgeous mirror bore, no import-marks, wood has original finish with very few (if any) handling marks. PHOTO . . . $325. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 11 # 13433 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in early-1945. Very Good condition with fading original bluing, bolt and bolt parts numbered 433 (matching), mum lightly ground (most of it still visible). This type has fixed rear sight, wooden buttplate, separate forend (held in place by barrel-bands and no provision for cleaning rod. Bore is slightly rough from shooting corrosive ammo without cleaning afterwards, wood has original finish with very few (if any) handling marks with the exception of carved Kanji letters on right side (meaning unknown). PHOTO . . . $375. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 30, # 39440 (7.7x58) mfg. at Toyo Kogyo in c.1941. Excellent condition with full original bluing, no matching numbers, mum lightly ground (most of it still visible). This type has ladder rear sight with anti-aircraft wings, provision for monopod (missing) and plum-shaped bolt handle with checkered safety knob. Cleaning rod is missing, wood has original finish and has never been sanded. Chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Not import-marked.. PHOTO . . . $425. C&R
JAPANESE Type 2 Arisaka bolt-action Paratrooper takedown rifle # 16166 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya.. Truly Excellent condition with full original bluing, all-matching serial numbers (assembly numbers 68 on barrel and both sides of coupling), mum ground (never seen one for sale that wasn't). Wood has original finish with some of the expected contact marks, includes cleaning rod. Gorgeous mirror chrome-lined bore, no import-marks. Very scarce and popular, the finest example we have ever owned. PHOTO . . . $2350. C&R
POLISH Model K98 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 8090Y (8x57), mfg. by Warsaw in 1930. A small-ring Mauser in the Kar 98 configuration with stacking-rod beneath barrel and a bent bolt. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing. Has strong and somewhat bright bore. Bolt is matching receiver, barrel-bands are not. Large eagle P.F.K. / WARSZAWA / 1930 above chamber. Beech stock and handguard has some handling-marks but is sound. PHOTOS . . . $950. C&R SOLD
PORTUGUESE Model 1941 bolt-action rifle # F7019 (8mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1941 with Nazi markings and bold Portuguese crest above chamber. A 100% matching 98k rifle including the stock in Excellent-PLUS condition with full high-gloss bluing and little signs of wear. Bore is mirror-bright, swastikas on left side of receiver and barrel-shank very bold. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. Stock has Eagle-H and other military cartouches on right side. Includes Israeli 98k sling. These contract rifles never made it to Portugal, but were pressed into service with the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe during WWII. Not import-marked, very scarce. PHOTOS . . . $3250. C&R
RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action infantry rifle # 136021 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1917 with Peter The Great marking. Near Excellent condition, a Balkan rework with mostly full bluing on all metal parts and a mostly dark bore with strong rifling. No matching numbers, stock has many handling marks in finish but is sound. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $250. C&R SOLD
SERBIAN Model 1899Č Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 11456 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1899. Very Good condition, most remaining bluing browned from oxidation but intact. Only buttstock matching receiver, bolt mismatched but is an 1899Č bolt. Bore is strong and somewhat bright, stock and handguard quite scuffed up but has original finish and has not been sanded (Russian star containing hammer & sickle carved in left side by bored soldier). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R
SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # C2874 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1899. Excellent or better condition (all external blue intact, wear only at triggerguard from carry) with Chilean crest atop receiver. All serial numbered parts matching except for turned-down bolt (numbered C240), bore is mostly -bright and very strong, includes matchig cleaning rod. Stock and handguard has been lightly sanded with tiger-stripe figure. Quite scarce.. PHOTOS . . . $875. C&R
SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # C4314 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1899. Excellent or better condition ( all external blue intact, wear only at triggerguard and magazine-floorplate from carry) with no crest atop receiver. All serial numbered parts matching except for straight bolt (indistinct number) and buttstock, bore is mostly bright and very strong, missing cleaning rod. Stock and handguard appears to have original finish. Quite scarce, likely an unknown contract for a foreign government as those rifles with C-prefix serial numbers less than 4000 were manufactured for the South African Republic. . PHOTOS . . . $675. C&R
SWEDISH Model 94/14 bolt-action Mauser carbine # 34548 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1904. Excellent condition, about 95% external bluing with near-perfect mirror-bore, all-matching numbers including barrel-bands. Nice walnut buttstock and handguard with a few handling-marks. Has muzzle extension (added to able importation before 1986) with original leather sling with buckle, brass unit-disk on right side. Includes excellent M14 bayonet and scabbard with leather frog. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $1450. C&R
U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 269979 (.30-06) mfg. by Winchester in April 1918 with W 4-18 marked barrel and Remington bolt. Excellent condition with full original blued (not Parkerized) finish on metal. Has a mirror-bore (TE = 2.5, MW = 1.5). Stock has two very small holes on right side and very few of the expected handling marks. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R SOLD
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