U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 1374948 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in February 1943.  A CMP Danish return "Field Grade" rifle in Very Good condition with most gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal (wear only to high points), VAR 6-51 Danish replacement barrel has a very bright bore (TE = 2.0, MW = 2.0).  Beech stock has serial number stamped on bottom and shows many handling marks.  Not import-marked, CMP certificate has been misplaced but original CMP tag is still attached.  Danish M1 barrels are possibly the most accurate ever produced.  PHOTOS . . . $1525.      C&R     SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand NATIONAL MATCH semiautomatic rifle # 4693941 (.30-06) mfg. by Harrington & Richardson in June 1955 with original LMR barrel (MW = 0.5, TE = 1.5).  Excellent-PLUS Condition with full dark gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal. Most parts stamped NM and has NM rear sight adjustable in 1/2 MOA increments.  Walnut stock has been fiberglass-bedded to action and is in excellent condition.  Includes military web sling. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $2650.      C&R    

U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 2028290 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Standard Products in Early 1943 with 9-43 dated Underwood  barrel.  An CMP Italian return carbine in Excellent condition, metal has full Parkerized finish with a mirror bright bore and with 2.0 muzzle-wear. Features a flat-topped bolt, flip-type safety, adjustable rear sight and late front band with bayonet-lug.  Walnut stock with walnut handguard has some dings and scratches from actual service use, FAT 68 cartouche on left side.  Includes one 15-round magazine (only where legal). Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity.  PHOTOS . . . $1650.    C&R    

U.S.A.Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 4052119 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Underwood in Early 1943 with 9-43 dated Underwood barrel.  An CMP Italian return carbine in Very Good condition, metal has full Parkerized finish with a mirror bright bore and with 2.5 muzzle-wear. Features a flat-topped bolt, flip-type safety, adjustable rear sight and late front band with bayonet-lug.  Local wood stock with walnut handguard has some dings and scratches from actual service use, FAT 78 cartouche on left side, FAT 82 cartouche on right side (both indicating inspection by Terni Arsenal in Italy).  Includes one 15-round magazine (only where legal). Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity.  PHOTOS . . . $1650.    C&R   

  U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 3580229 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Saginaw Steering Gear in 1944 with an undated Marlin barrel.  Excellent condition, metal has zero wear to Parkerized finish with a mirror bright bore (MW = 2.0).  This features a flat-topped bolt, flip-type safety, adjustable rear sight and late front band with bayonet-lug. Walnut stock and handguard has quite a few dings and handling marks, initials RMC in sling slot. Includes one 15-round magazine (where legal).  Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity, Scarce issue, back of receiver marked SAGINAW S' G' (mostly hidden by rear sight).  PHOTOS . . . $1650.     C&R    SOLD

  ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # K6951 (7.65x54) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent condition, with nearly 100% original bluing  (with vivid fire-blue remaining on several small parts, receiver "in the white" as is proper for these).  Argentine national crest above chamber is intact (and very bold).  All parts numbered to receiver (except cleaning-rod). Bore is excellent and extremely bright with very strong rifling. Stock has original finish very few minor handling marks.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $950.*       C&R

  BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 255Qq (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Oberndorf (actually at the original Mauser factory) in c.1909.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper), bore is mirror-bright and very strong. All matching serial numbers, Brazilian-crest above chamber very strong and bold. Walnut stock and handguard has some tiny handling marks (otherwise pristine). Includes cleaning-rod.  Not import-marked, worthy of the finest collection.  PHOTOS . . . . $1350.*     C&R    

  CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 8317H4 (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ in 1937.  Good condition, all external bluing faded to gray. Bolt handle stamped 438Z4 (NOT matching). top of chamber has bold two-tailed rampant Czech lion. Bore is dark but exhibits very strong lands and grooves and should be a great shooter (may even "shoot clean"). Matching walnut stock and handguard has considerable handling marks and heavy dings but is sound.  Missing cleaning rod but has front sight protector.  Includes new-looking tan leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $625.    C&R    

  CZECH Model 98k Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 4018K (8x57mm), a postwar issue mfg. by CZ in 1945-6.  Excellent-PLUS condition, looks UNISSUED (and likely is). Bolt numbered 4018K (matching), bolt-shroud (the only other numbered part) stamped 297 (NOT matching). top of chamber has been scrubbed, tiny two-tailed rampant Czech lions instead of eagle / Swastika on left side of receiver and barrel. Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong,  Laminated Kriegsmodell stock has a few superfiscial dings from transportation and storage. All small parts are stamped, no provision for cleaning rod but retains front sight hood and wears a reprodiction brown leather 98k sling and buckle.  Not import marked, an exceptional example.  PHOTOS . . . $1500.    C&R    

  GERMAN Model Gewehr 98 bolt-action Mauser hybrid carbine # 6505n (8x57mm) mfg. by DWM in 1917.  This was once a infantrey rifle that someone (for some unknown reason) decided to shorten into a Kar 98 configuration, complete with bending the bolt and adding the unique Kar.98 front sight assenbly.  Rear Lange Vizier "Rollercoaster" rear sight was retained.  All numbered parts are stamped 05 to match receiver, bolt and parts of receiver has what appears to be "blood pitting",   All over this specimen is in Very Good condition, All matching serial numbers, all smaller numbered parts stamped 05.   Bore is somewhat rough and dark (corrosive ammunition) but is still shootable and will likely "shoot clean".  Matching buttstock is original beech with very visible cartouches.  Includes detachable rear sling-swivel, but no cleaning rod.  Not import marked, a very unusual (and perhaps unique) example.  PHOTOS . . . $1500.  C&R    

  GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 1118a (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1942. This is a prime example of the infamous Mitchell's Mauser in Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing and intact (authentic) Nazi markings. This is a completely refinished Russian-capture 98k with all-milled parts.  The brightly polished bolt (and all bolt parts), triggerguard, barrel-bands and magazine-floorplate have been totally renumbered in modern times to match factory serial numbers on receiver & barrel (tsk, tsk). The bore is very strong and mirror bright. Original solid wood buttstock has clear Nazi cartouche and cupped bright buttplate. Includes repro cleaning rod and locking-screws as well as Mitchell's branded Owner's Manual. Extremely pretty and completely functional, but not correct nor is it "matching".  The attached red tag sates "Selected by Mitchell".   PHOTO . . . $1250.    C&R  

  PERSIAN Model 98/29 Mauser infantry rifle # R9740 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1939 (1317 Anno Hijera).  Excellent-PLUS condition, with all-matching serial numbers. Nearly perfect with a mirror-perfect bore.  Wood is walnut with a furniture quality finish. Import mark not visible, but is likely stamped by SAMCO on top of the barrel under the handuard (they did what with their very first imports of these).  One of the most attractive examples of the thousands we have ever handled over the past 3+ decades.  PHOTOS. . . $1450.*     C&R    

  PERUVIAN Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 29012 (7.65x54) mfg. by Mauser, Oberndorf in 1909 with a 29 1/2" barrel (manufactured by S.I.G. in Switzerland).  Good to Very Good condition, with 50% thinning original bluing and a worn but usable bore.  Some pirring by wood-line.  Features a lange-vizer (rollercoaster) rear-sight (like the German Gewehr 98), crest atop chamber is quite weak, no matching serial numbers.  Buttstock and handguard have been refinished, and triggerguard is not original. Missing cleaning rod, includes very worn brown leather sling.  Not import-marked, scarce.   PHOTOS . . . $625.*   C&R