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MILITARY RIFLES

    BRAZILIAN Model 08/34 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 3141 (.30-06) mfg. by Itajuba in c.1950.  Very Good overall condition with 80% bluing (many parts browned from actual use). Bent bolt (with flat bottom) not matching (no other parts numbered), bore is mirror-bright with very strong rifling. Detailed Brazilian crest above chamber. Walnut buttstock and handguard has been lightly (and professionally) smoothed with few visible handling-marks and is quite pretty. No cleaning-rod. not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R    SOLD

    BRAZILIAN Model 08/34 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 20934 (.30-06) mfg. by Itajuba in c.1950.  Very Good overall condition with 80% bluing (many parts browned from actual use). Bent bolt not matching (no other parts numbered), bore is mirror-bright with very strong rifling. Very bold and detailed Brazilian crest above chamber. Walnut buttstock and handguard has been lightly (and professionally) smoothed with few visible handling-marks and is quite pretty. No cleaning-rod. not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R   SOLD

    CHILEAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action Carbinero carbine # 3140 (7x57mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1935. Near Excellent condition, with 85% bluing, very strong mirror-bright bore and all-matching serial numbers.  This has turned-down bolt with carbine rear-sight, strong crest above chamber and Mauser banner on rear of receiver. Wood has a few dings from normal handling, but nothing major and has original finish (1935-dated cartouche on left side of stock is quite bold and crisp). Includes cleaning-rod and rear sling-swivel.  PHOTOS . . . . $875.  C&R      SOLD

    COLOMBIAN Model 1950 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # F.20864 (.30-06) mfg. by R. FAMAGE in 1952.  Very Good overall condition with 85% blued finish (some verdigris) on all metal parts. Mismatched bolt (20110), very strong mirror-bright bore, with barely visible Colombian crest above chamber. Walnut buttstock and handguard has been professionally smoothed. Missing cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

    CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 4756 (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ in c.1925.  Excellent arsenal-refurbished condition with a very sharp mirror-bright bore. Crest above chamber scrubbed, bluing is 95% or so, no matching serial numbers.  Walnut stock has very vivid fiddleback figure and has been professionally smoothed and looks new. Missing cleaning rod, but has front sight protector. Extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $425.    C&R   SOLD

    FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 43453 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1942 with B marked barrel (Fabrique Nationale) with 1903-dated Izhevsk receiver. Excellent condition with 95% or better bluing. Bolt-knob numbered 3453 (matching), magazine floorplate and buttplate not matching (as usual). Bore is extremely strong and mirror-bright (and NOT counterbored). Includes cleaning-rod. Postwar stock (squared finger-joints) has a few minor scuffs but is otherwise as new.  Includes worn leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . $525.    C&R    SOLD

    GERMAN Model Gewehr 1871/84 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2551 (11mm) mfg. by Spandfau in 1888 with 31 1/2" barrel.  An original example in Excellent condition, all-matching numbers, full slightly fading bluing with receiver "in the white" and a perfect mirror-bright bore, only barrel-bands show any light wear.  Buttplate has unit-marking 6. R. J. 2. 116.. Buttstock has somewhat clear cartouches and unit marks. Has previous owner's drivers license # lightly scratched atop barrel (easily removed if desired). PHOTOS . . . $850.     Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

    GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 8436c (8x57) mfg. by Sauer & Son (code S/147) in 1937. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% bluing and intact Nazi markings with Weimar eagles. Has all-milled parts. The bore is very strong and very bright. Buttstock is laminated with cupped buttplate, shellac has been removed from the lovely laminated buttstock. No cleaning-rod or locking-screws. The most amusing aspect of this rifle is that the Soviet refurbisher mistook the date for the serial number and electropenciled most of the metal parts (and stamped the stock) 1937 instead of the serial number.  PHOTO . . . $575.    C&R     SOLD

    GERMAN Model 98k bolt-action rifle # 353k  (8mm). A scrubbed Nazi 98k made by Sauer & Son (WaA280) during WWII. No matching serial numbers, all Nazi marking ground off for some unknown reason, and barrel-bands are not correct. Kriegsmodell solid-wood stock is pretty but has several non-critical small cracks. No cleaning rod, not import marked. Simply a genuine "shooter" 98k with no collector value. PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R    SOLD

   GREEK Model 1903/14 Mannlicher-Schoenauer bolt-action infantry rifle # L2065 (6.5x54 M/S) mfg. by Breda in 1927. Yes, folks, this is the full-military version of the famed M/S rifle with its rotary magazine. Near Excellent condition with most bluing remaining, bolt slightly bent down, Greek crest very bold, bolt is mismatched (they always are, for some unknown reason), bore is mostly bright and very strong, no cleaning rod. The stock is quite sound and attractive with a few of the expected handling marks and faint "Kingdom of the Hellenes" cartouche. Rare as Hell, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $975.      C&R   SOLD

    GREEK Model 1930 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # B815 (8x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1930.  A mismatched example in Very Good condition with very faint Greek crest atop chamber. The bore is somewhat bright and strong, no cleaning-rod. Buttstock and handguard have quite a few handling-marks. PHOTO . . . $275.     C&R    SOLD

    HAITIAN Model 24/30 bolt-action rifle # 1907 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1950.  Near Excellent condition, with all bluing remaining. Left side of receiver stamped ARMEE D' HAÏTI.  Bolt mismatched (2236) but is correct for issue, no other parts numbered. Bore is very bright and strong. Buttstock has quite a few minor handling-marks but no cracks, buttplate is of the cupped corrugated type. Not import-marked, very rare (the first we have ever encountered). PHOTOS . . . $1250.    C&R   

    INDIAN Enfield No.2A1 bolt-action rifle # R6568 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Ishapore Arsenal in 1967. Near Excellent condition, metal covered in very thick black enamel. A rework with no matching serial numbers, bore is mirror-bright and extremely sharp. Stock has original finish with some contact marks and white rack numbers on left side.  "Ishie screw" present, no repairs to stock (unusual for these). Includes original 12-round magazine. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

    ITALIAN Model 1870/87/16 Vetterli-Vitali bolt-action infantry rifle # KI5957 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Brescia in 1885. Excellent condition, with full bluing on external metal. Bore is mostly bright and the rifle appears to be functional. Buttstock has a subtle square arsenal repair on right side and the usual handlinmg marks from actual use. Quite attractive, not import-marked, not recommended for shooting. PHOTO . . . $375.     Antique, no FFL required

    PERSIAN Model 98/29 rifle # Y3959 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1931. Excellent condition, with all-matching numbers. Internally perfect with a mirror-perfect bore, wood is walnut with some very minor contact-marks and inventory stamps. PHOTOS . . . $875.   C&R    

    PERUVIAN Model 1932 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 02678 (7.65x53) mfg. by CZ in Brno in 1932.  Near Excellent condition, with full bluing and beautiful bold Peruvian-crest atop receiver.   Bolt is not numbered but correct Peruvian type with flattened and checkered bottom of knob and backwards safety. Bore is bright with strong rifling, no cleaning rod, walnut stock has been professionally smoothed and looks new. Very rare contract of which only 5,000 rifles were produced but few survive, not import-marked, but extremely pretty.  PHOTOS . . . $625.      C&R   SOLD

    PERUVIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 20612 (7.65x54) mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1936.  Excellent condition, with full remaining bluing on all external metal. All matching numbers, bore is extremely bright and very strong, completely functional. Includes cleaning-rod, nice bold Peruvian coat of arms above chamber. Stock and handguard are excellent with a few dings and handling-marks but way above average.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R    SOLD

    PORTUGUESE Model 1904 Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action infantry rifle # 1045 (6.5x58 Verguiero) mfg. by DWM in 1904. Most of these rifles were slightly shortened and rechambered in 8mm Mauser caliber. . . this is one of the few that entered the U.S.A. in its original configuration. Very Good condition, with most original bluing intact and a gorgeous, mirror-bright bore. Buttstock has D.L.G.L.M.1045 stamped on both sides (Direcção Militar Geral Lourenço Marques (General Military Directorate Lourenço Marques). Lourenço Marques was the capital city of Portuguese Moçambique (Mozambique) until their independence (!!!) in 1975. Today this town is called Maputo. Includes cleaning-rod, can be fired with 6.5 Carcano ammo without cases splitting or any mishap (two fired cases included). Rare, and very seldom offered.  PHOTOS . . . . $950.  C&R    SOLD

    SWISS Model K-11 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 49954 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1916. All-matching numbers, Near Excellent condition with 85% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Lovely streaked walnut stock and handguard has original finish the usual scuffs and handling marks. Includes used sling and brass & steel muzzle-cap. PHOTO . . . $475.    C&R    SOLD

    SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 623390 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1940. All-matching numbers, Near Excellent condition with 85% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Lovely walnut stock (dated XI 36) and handguard has original finish the usual scuffs and handling marks, soldier's tag beneath buttplate. Includes used sling. PHOTO . . . $525.    C&R    SOLD

    SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 31277 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1899 with straight-bolt and un threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/1).  All numbered parts matching except rear sight and cleaning rod.  Walnut stock has some nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

    SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 172708 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1905 with straight-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (bore disk missing). All matching serial numbers (cleaning-rod not numbered). Walnut stock & handguard has some dings, scratches and handling marks from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $495.    C&R   SOLD

    TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 1204 (8x57) rearsenaled by Ankara arsenal in 1954 from a WWI-era Gewher 98 Near Excellent condition, with mostly bluing remaining on all external meta (browning at bottom and barrel bands from carry). Bolt not matching (but is correct straight bolt). Bore is extremely bright and strong, completely functional. Includes cleaning-rod. Stock is walnut with much attractive figure and a scratch on the left side. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R    SOLD

    TURKISH Model 48 bolt-action "forestry" carbine # 164 (8x50R Lebel), originally mfg. as a FRENCH M-16 Berthier rifle by Saint Ettienne during WWI and converted to its current configuration in 1948. Excellent condition, with 90% bluing, bore is extremely bright and strong. Bolt-body is matching, figured walnut Mannlicher-type stock has dings and other handling marks but is quite pretty. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R     SOLD

    U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 85711 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in July, 1918. Excellent condition with 95% original blued (not Parkerized) finish on metal and a gorgeous mirror-bright bore  (TE = 2.0, ME = 2.0)., barrel stamped R (Remington) over 7-18. Stock has been lightly smoothed with only a few handling marks since (mostly compressions). Not import-marked, very attractive. PHOTOS . . . $950.     C&R    SOLD

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A5226 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949. Excellent-PLUS condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 98% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Sharp if small Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. Bolt is matching, remainder of parts mismatched. Stock is fiddleback walnut and has been very lightly (and professionally) smoothed with no handling marks since. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood.  PHOTOS . . . $475.     C&R

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # K8425 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949. Excellent condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 95% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Sharp Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. Matching bolt and magazine floorplate, remaining serial numbers mixed. Walnut stock has been professionally smoothed with no handling marks since. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. Very attractive.  PHOTOS . . . $350.     C&R

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # X5653 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949. Excellent-PLUS (literally unissued) condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 100% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Sharp (but small) Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers, stock is nearly flawless Serbian M24 walnut with a few very minor handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod but no front sight-hood.  PHOTOS . . . $350.     C&R   SOLD

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # X8395 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949. Excellent-PLUS (literally unissued) condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 100% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Sharp Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers, stock is nearly flawless ash with a few very minor handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood.  PHOTOS . . . $375.     C&R     SOLD

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A5381 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949. Very Good condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 80% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Very weak Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. No matching serial numbers, stock is walnut with the usual handling marks from actual use. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood.  PHOTOS . . . $295.     C&R

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # b4585 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1949 (receiver marked 3ABOД 44).  Very Good condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 85% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Strong Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. Bolt numbered b4520 (close, but not matching), magazine floorplate and stock numbered 4585 (matching). Stock is walnut and has been lightly smoothed (and thus very attractive). Includes cleaning-rod.  PHOTOS . . . $325.     C&R   SOLD

   YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48A Mauser bolt-action rifle # G40066 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1952. Excellent-PLUS (literally unissued) condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with bent, flat-bottomed bolt.  Has 99% or better original bluing on all metal components and a sharp mirror-bore. Very sharp Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. All matching serial numbers. Stock is highly figured ash with no handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood.  PHOTOS . . . $425.     C&R   SOLD

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