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BELGIUM Model GP-35 Browning "Hi-Power" semiautomatic pistol #30652 (9mm) mfg. at Fabrique Nationale in Belgium after WWII. EXCELLENT with all-matching numbers and full, original deep bluing, some minor holster-wear at top and edges of slide. Bore is mirror-perfect, all markings are very sharp, and brown wooden grips are nearly flawless. Serial number of barrel is beneath chamber, complete with 13-round magazine. Unfortunately detailed records from the F.N. factory only go back as far as 1954, when serial numbers are at the 80,000 level. This pistol may have been made prior to 1950 but there is no way of knowing for certain thus we cannot sell it as a Curio & Relic. A really gorgeous, non import-marked example. PHOTOS . . . $375. not C&R SOLD
CZECH Model CZ-38 semiautomatic pistol #263687 (.380 ACP) mfg. at Ceska Zbrojovka, Strakonice under Nazi Occupation in 1939 . Near Excellent with all-matching numbers and some minor holster-wear and scuffing at sharp corners. Bore is mirror-perfect, markings are very sharp, and dark-brown bakelite grips are not chipped. This pistol was assimilated into German inventory as the Pistolen 39 (t) and was reportedly a favorite of the Luftwaffe. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R SOLD
FRANCE Model 1935-S M1 semiautomatic pistol #E7602 (7.65x20 French Longue) mfg. at Chatellerault in c.1948. Excellent, with 98% bluing and very little signs of external wear. Bore is like now, and it functions perfectly. On of the nicest exaples of one of these I have seen in quite some time. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R
GERMANY Model 1896 Broomhandle Mauser semiautomatic pistol #584296 (7.63mm) mfg. at Mauser in c.1923. Totally original, with all-matching numbers, about 60% original bluing and very sharp markings (see PHOTO). Original (well-used) walnut grips, bore pretty bright but almost no rifling remaining (it still functions perfectly and shoots very straight, though). A very good candidate for relining and refinishing. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
JAPAN Type 14 Nambu semiautomatic pistol, #29473 (8x21 Nambu) mfg. at Koishikawa in November, 1934 with small trigger-guard. All-matching numbers except magazine, excellent condition with gorgeous mirror-bore and little to no wear on wood or bluing (some insignificant surface-spotting). The trigger on this pistol is so silky-smooth as to be unbelievable. By far the finest example of this model I have ever seen, and very beautiful. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
JAPAN Type 94 Nambu semiautomatic pistol #19296 (8x21 Nambu) with holster and spare mag mfg. at Kokubunji (Chuo Kogyo) in August, 1941. All-matching numbers (except magazines, which are numbered 805 & 697). EXCELLENT PLUS with gorgeous mirror-bore and virtually no wear on bluing, which has a fantastic commercial finish without the usual tooling-marks, the "strawed" parts having a nearly full golden hue. Black plastic grips with a very small chip (1/8" x 1/4") at bottom of the right grip. Dark-brown leather holster has shoulder-straps and is in Very Good condition. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R
SWEDEN Type 1887 Nagant revolver #3618 (7.5x22.5R Swedish Nagant) mfg. at Husqvarna in c.1900. All-matching numbers, EXCELLENT condition with gorgeous mirror-perfect bore and virtually no wear on bluing other than slight holster-wear on cylinder. Lots of vivid gold and violet hues on the "strawed" parts, only the trigger showing any discoloring. L No. 6235 stamped on right side of frame, trigger very smooth in both double and single-action modes. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . Price includes a full 50-round box NORMA 7.5 Swedish Nagant ammo (which will be shipped separately). Not import-marked. . . $375. C&R SOLD
RIFLES
ARGENTINA Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle #M8730 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in c. 1914. UNISSUED, with nearly 100% original bluing (receiver in the white as is proper for these). Bore is mirror-perfect, Argentine crest is extremely bold and beautiful. All-matching numbers (including wood and cleaning-rod), complete with proper brass and steel muzzle-cap. Gorgeous streaked reddish-walnut stock that has never been sanded with intact cartouche on right side, a few scuffs and dents from contact with adjacent rifles during normal storage & handling through the years. This rifle very simply looks NEW rather than 86+ years old, of the absolute highest prewar workmanship and quality. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $725. C&R SOLD
AUSTRALIA Model SMLE No.1 Mk.III* Enfield bolt-action rifle #C3219 (.303 British) mfg. at Lithgow in 1941. Unissued. all-matching numbers (nose-cap not numbered) with 100% original parkerized finish and a gorgeous mirror-perfect bore. Stock and handguards made of matching-colored Australian coachwood and is simply gorgeous, with one tiny nick by rear sling-swivel and a few faint scratches. One of the John Jovino imports of the early 1990's, but in the correct serial # range for Lithgow production. PHOTOS . . . $300. C&R SOLD
BRAZIL Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle #2730b (7x57) mfg. by DWM in 1908. Very Good, with almost 90% original bluing (receiver in the white as is proper for these). Bore is excellent and mirror-like, Brazilian crest is extremely bold and beautiful. Mismatched bolt (which headspaces properly) complete with cleaning-rod. Very lovely walnut stock that has never been sanded with fiddleback pattern and lots of scrapes, dents and scratches from normal handling through the years (intact cartouche on right side) A good candidate for a refinishing project as this is awesome wood and the rifle is quite attractive as-is and these are unfailingly great shooters. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R SOLD
BRAZIL Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action rifle #5823 (7x57) mfg. by MAUSER in 1935. UNISSUED, with 100% original deep rust-bluing (receiver having a plum-hue indicating steel with a high nickel content for strength). Bore is absolutely PERFECT and looks to be unfired, Mauser Banner on rear of receiver, Brazilian crest on receiver unbelievably detailed. All-matching numbers with matching bayonet, Simply gorgeous original finish fiddleback walnut stock and handguard, with cleaning-rod, original leather sling (that looks like it was made yesterday, but wasn't) and brass muzzle-cover. Very simply this is a dream come true for Mauser collectors. Some contact-marks on stock from closet-storage and handling over the last 65 years, but the quality and workmanship of this piece simply makes everyone who sees it jaws drop! Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
BRAZIL Model 08/34 .30 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle #10081 (.30-06) mfg. by Itajuba in c.1935. UNISSUED, with 100% original bluing, perfect Brazilian crest on receiver, all-matching numbers and mirror-perfect bore with bent-bolt (an corresponding inlet on right side of stock like the 98k). Very lovely local Brazilian wood with only a couple light handling marks, MO-30-M-949 stamped on left side. A couple dings on sides of barrel from Century's import-marking equipment. The arsenal where this rifle was made is now know as IMBEL and is still producing quality products (including the best FN-FAL receivers money can buy) PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
BRITAIN Model P-14 "Enfield" bolt-action rifle #368565 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Remington Arms in c.1915. Excellent, an all-original rifle with volley-sights and over 95% original parkerized finish and a gorgeous mirror bore. Cartouche (Canadian?) on right side of buttstock. Volley-sights still intact and functional, unit-disk still inlet on right side of stock, wood is excellent overall with very few handling-marks and an arsenal Dutch-patch atop handguard. It appears that this rifle lay stored on its left side for some decades, and the metal on that side shows some pitting from collection of moisture. atop chamber. Includes British-style olive-green web-sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $275. C&R SOLD
BRITAIN Model No.4 Mk.1 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle #35C4833 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Savage-Stevens in 1942. Excellent, an all-original rifle with over 95% original parkerized finish, all-matching Savage-made parts, and a gorgeous mirror 2-groove bore. U.S. PROPERTY on left receiver-rail, and South African property-mark atop chamber. Number 2-marked bolt-head, lovely birch stock and handguards (the rear handguard grooved) with some dings and scratches from actual use (but still quite lovely). Rear-sight is of the milled ladder variety. Not import-marked, but light .303 BRIT stamp on left side of receiver. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R SOLD
FINLAND Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bayonet and scabbard #108519 mfg. by Hackman & Co. (in Helsinki, Finland) c.1930. Blade in near excellent condition and has been sharpened repeatedly, in the white with strong markings, handle turning brown, wooden grips intact with a few scuffs and one dent. Scabbard has 60% original olive-green paint with some rust-spots where paint has flaked off. All Finn Mosin-Nagant bayonets are scarce to rare. PHOTO . . . $200. SOLD
FINLAND Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bayonet and scabbard #27397 mfg. by Fiskars (in Helsinki, Finland) c.1932. Blade in Very Good condition, in the white with strong markings with some very light pitting in fuller, handle mostly in the white with some of the inevitable small patches of verdigris, wooden grips intact with a few light scratches only. Scabbard has nearly full original bluing and is one of the nicest we have handled. Rare, especially in this condition. PHOTO . . . $250. SOLD
GERMANY Model Gewher 98 Mauser bolt-action rifle #4455b (8x57) mfg. by Mauser in 1918. Near excellent, with 90% original thinning bluing and really sharp intact Weimar markings. Bore is excellent and almost mirror-like. Mismatched parts (bolt "scrubbed" but correct for this rifle and headspaces properly) complete with cleaning-rod. Very nice-looking walnut stock with some figured grain with a few scrapes and scratches from normal handling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R SOLD
JAPAN Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine #69413 (6.5x50) mfg. by Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) in c.1920. Near excellent condition with better than 95% original bluing except for triggerguard and magazine floorplate (coarse from carry), matching-bolt and bolt-parts but other parts (mag floorplate, rear-sight) mismatched, mum ground (as usual), no cleaning rod. Bore is strong and close to excellent, buttstock and handguard have been nicely refinished to a reddish-blonde color with only a couple subsequent handling-marks. Not import-marked, includes wide leather sling that I do not believe is Japanese. PHOTO . . . $250. C&R
JAPAN Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine #85891 (6.5x50) mfg. by Chigusa factory of Nagoya Arsenal in c.1923. Very Good condition with maybe 60% bluing and totally mismatched parts, mum hacked with small dings, no cleaning rod. Bore is a bit dark with strong rifling, buttstock and handguard have not been sanded and have most of their original finish. Likely a "Florida attic" gun as the metal has been rusted and cleaned at one point. Also the handguard and forestock has been "ridged" by an amateur attempt at removing the handguard and a small V-shaped piece of wood is missing from the seam in the buttstock. Still doubtless a really good shooter. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $175. C&R
JAPAN Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine, Series Two #60295 (6.5x50) mfg. by Chigusa factory of Nagoya Arsenal in c.1930. Very Good condition with 90+% bluing on the top-metal, magazine-floorplate and portion of the triggerguard in the white and pitted from repeated hand-carry. Totally mismatched parts, mum deeply ground, no cleaning rod. Bore is crusty and dark but with strong rifling, buttstock and handguard have been refinished with BLO but have numerous handling-marks, dings, scratches and gouges from unfriendly handling. The tip of the firing-pin has been cut, so that will need replacing before attempting to shoot this carbine. A good candidate for refinishing (this will be the cheapest Type 38 carbine you will ever see us offer), not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $140. C&R
JAPAN Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action carbine, Series Four #13180 (6.5x50) mfg. by Chigusa factory of Nagoya Arsenal in c.1939. Near excellent condition with better than 95% bluing, matching-bolt and bolt-parts but other parts (mag floorplate, rear-sight) mismatched, mum ground (as usual), no cleaning rod. Bore is excellent and mirror-like, buttstock and handguard has been nicely refinished with only a couple subsequent handling-marks... still looks damned attractive. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $275. C&R
JAPAN Type 35 Arisaka bayonet and scabbard mfg. by Jinsen Arsenal (in Seoul, Korea) c.1943. Blade in excellent condition, blued with strong STAR stamp of Jinsen Arsenal, bluing on flat-sided handle turning brown, wooden grips intact. Scabbard has one dent and rust-spots at edges but most bluing intact. Scarce manufacturer. PHOTO . . . $100.
PERSIA (now IRAN) Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action long- rifle #C00753 (8x57mm) mfg. at Brno in 1931. Excellent-Plus, with 98% original bluing, mirror-perfect bore, and all-matching numbers. Persian crest is extremely bold and beautiful. Simply gorgeous dark-streaked reddish walnut furniture with subtle fiddleback pattern, some dings and scrapes from being palletized during storage for the last 69 years. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R SOLD
PERSIA (now IRAN) Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action long- rifle #C03301 (8x57mm) mfg. at Brno in 1931. Excellent, with 98% bluing, mirror-perfect bore, and all-matching numbers. Persian crest is extremely bold and beautiful. Nice streaked light walnut furniture. some dings and scrapes from being palletized during storage for the last 69 years. Appears the screws have been "muscled" with an ill-fitting screwdriver, and a cartouche containg 260 in a circle stamped on left side. PHOTOS . . . $275. C&R
PERU Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle #20298 (7.65x53) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in 1936. Very Good, with almost 95% bluing (except on barrel-bands). Bore is excellent and mirror-like, Peruvian crest is extremely bold and beautiful. Bolt is bent, the knob of which is flattened and checkered on the bottom. Totally mismatched numbers (as usual for these), no cleaning-rod. Nice-looking dark local-wood (mahogany?) stock and handguard with some scrapes, dents and scratches from normal handling through the years. These scarce rifles have the unusual "backwards" safety (left for safe, right to fire). PHOTOS . . . $275. C&R
PERU Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle #6006 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in 1935. Near excellent, with 95% painted-finish (stoving) on metal. Bore is excellent and mirror-like, Peruvian crest is extremely bold and beautiful, bolt is bent, the knob of which is flattened and checkered on the bottom (looks as if the bolt-knob had been chrome-plated and is flaking), both bolt and buttstock match receiver (which is unusual for these) with cleaning-rod. Nice-looking light local-wood with some figure with original finish and very few handling-marks. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R ON HOLD
ROMANIA Model SKS semiautomatic rifle (7.62x39) mfg. by Cugir in the late 1950's. Close to EXCELLENT condition with near-pristine mirror-bores and all-matching numbers except for wood (some numbers may be force-matched at arsenal). External metal is 90% or better with little actual wear, bolt-carrier and attached blade bayonet hard-chromed (as is the bore). Wood may have an arsenal-repaired crack in it but is quite decent with epoxy-like finish. These function perfectly and are better shooters than any Chinese SKS I have ever fired. No cleaning-rod or other accessories. PHOTOS . . . $175. (have several in stock) C&R
RUSSIA Model 1870 Berdan II bolt-action single-shot rifle # 294 (10.6x57.5R) mfg. by Sestroryetsk Arsenal in 1884. Near Excellent condition, with 95% thinning blue (some turning to plum) and very strong markings with Czarist eagle atop barrel-shank. Bolt mismatched as usual for these (# 5651), incorrect cleaning-rod. Absolutely PERFECT mirror-bright bore (these are usually sewer-pipes). Very cool volley-sight arrangement, with front volley-sight on left side of front barrel-band and rear volley-sight simply being an extension of the rear sight-leaf on the left. One-piece maple buttstock very nicely refinished long ago with only a few scuffs on it since. Certainly the nicest Berdan II (especially the bore) that I have ever seen). PHOTOS . . . $900. Antique, no FFL required
SIAM (THAILAND) Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action rifle #23747 (8x56 Siamese) mfg. by Koishikawa in c. 1905. Excellent, with almost 98% original bluing. Bore is excellent and amazingly mirror-like, Siamese crest is bold, includes cleaning-rod and sliding metal action-cover. Very lovely two-piece Arisaka-style buttstock and handguard with a few handling-marks but not what one would expect on one of these (they are usually pretty-well beat-up). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
SPAIN Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action long rifle #2U3930 (7x57mm) mfg. by Oviedo in 1927. Near excellent, with 95% bluing and all-mismatched parts (headspace is decent, though). Bore is strong and somewhat bright, markings on receiver extremely sharp, cleaning-rod present. Wood is slightly oil-stained and dry-looking with some moderate handling-marks and has duffle-bag cut in forend under rear barrel-band. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R
SPAIN Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action long rifle #2V9571 (7x57mm) mfg. by Oviedo in 1928. Near excellent, with 95% bluing and all-mismatched parts (headspace is decent, though). Bore is strong and quite bright, markings on receiver very sharp. Missing cleaning-rod and front band-spring, dinged at muzzle. Wood is sound with some dents and dings and letter A carved into left side.. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $175. C&R
SPAIN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine #G4026 (7x57mm) mfg. by Oviedo in 1913. Near excellent, with 95% bluing, all-matching except for bolt (headspace is decent, though). Bore is strong and very bright (some slight roughness near chamber), markings on receiver extremely sharp. Wood has been very nicely refinished and has only one ding (from the bolt of adjacent rifle). A very attractive specimen. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
U.S.A. Model of 1917 "Enfield" bolt-action rifle #1115541 (.30-06) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Eddystone in September 1918. Near excellent, an all-original rifle with over 95% original blued finish, all-Eddystone parts and a gorgeous mirror bore. Canadian property-marked on right side of receiver (below serial-number) and Canadian cartouche on right side of buttstock. Wood retains its original finish and has the expected bumps, bruises and handling-marks that a 82 year-old rifle should be expected to have (with an L-shaped gash under the forend) but is still quite attractive. Includes Model 1907 leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R ON HOLD
U.S.A. Model 1200 pump-action trench gun #431255 (12 gauge) mfg. by Winchester in c. 1965. UNISSUED, an all-original trench-gun with no sign of actual wear, over 99% original parkerized finish on barrel and black anodized finish on aluminum receiver. U.S. marked on both receiver (above serial #) and barrel (above model #). Bore is perfect, a couple small rub-marks on top of receiver, and wood has only a few tiny contact-marks that keep us from calling this trench-gun perfect. It even has it's original olive-green web-sling still attached. From "Blue Book of Gun Values, 21st edition (2000)", page 1262: "Very rare as few examples have been released by the government due to continued use by military forces". PHOTOS . . . $1750. not C&R
VENEZUELA Model FN-49 Saive semiautomatic rifle #2587 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in c.1952. UNISSUED, with 100% original painted finish (stoving) and perfect bore (literally looks unfired). All-matching numbers, bore is mirror-perfect, Venezuelan crest on receiver is extremely bold and beautiful. Very lovely streaked reddish-walnut stock with a couple very insignificant handling-marks. Certainly one of the finest examples of this rifle we have ever encountered, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $725. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIA Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle #A1019 (8x57mm) originally mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in the 1920's and only recently (1996-1997) refurbished at Kragajuvac arsenal in modern Serbia (before NATO blew it up). UNISSUED, with 100% bluing and all-matching numbers, perfect mirror-bore, bold commie crest atop chamber, blued straight-handled bolt. Buttstock and handguard are matching-color coarse-grained oak and have virtually no handling-marks. This rifle includes cleaning-rod, new sling, new ammo-pouch, new bayonet and cleaning-kit as well as manual. The undertype of FA[B NAT] can be clearly seen underneath the new "Factory 44" stamping on the left side of receiver-rail. PHOTOS . . . $225. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIA Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action short- rifle (8x57mm) originally mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in the 1920's and only recently (1996-1997) refurbished at Kragajuvac arsenal in modern Serbia (before NATO blew it up). EXCELLENT condition with nearly full bluing and all major parts (bolt, receiver, magazine-floorplate and stock) has matching numbers (some of the smaller parts, which were recycled from other rifles, still may bear their old numbers). Barrels are new and have perfect bores (and are correctly headspaced). Wood is recycled and will have many marks and dents from previous use. Bolt-handle is straight and may or may not be blued. . . $95 (have several in stock) C&R
YUGOSLAVIA Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action short- rifle as above (8x57mm) but most bluing missing (maybe they simply just missed getting dunked in the bluing-tank). Bores are still near-perfect, major parts are matching and other features the same as on rifle noted above. This is one Hell of a bargain for a matching rifle, guys! . . . $75. (have several in stock) C&R
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