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SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC (Z.A.R.) Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C2037 (7x57) mfg. by D.W.M. in early 1899. Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing, receiver, cleaning rod, triggerguard and magazine floorplate all numbered C2037 (matching), bent bolt numbered C2044 (not matching), buttstock numbered C2034 (not matching). Has a very bright and strong bore. This rifle also has a very bold Chilean crest above chamber and has late rear-sight with two adjustment springs. Buttstock has been broken and very expertly repaired (you would never know that if I didn't tell you). Scarce, one of only 4,000 manufactured and quite historic. Very attractive, not import marked. PHOTO $950.* REDUCED! $775.* C&R
FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant
bolt-action
rifle # 139536 (7.62x54R), mfg. by S.I.G. on an uncertain hex
receiver. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing and an excellent
bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Bolt-body numbered
139539, right side features struck-through Civil Guard number S119931, which
was assigned to Oulu, a Swedish-speaking city in
Western Finland on the Gulf of Bothnia). One-piece Finn buttstock stock has
dings and some interesting wear patterns, looks like a new handguard without
finish. PHOTOS
. . . $950. REDUCED!
$775. C&R
U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield
bolt-action rifle # 1430665 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield
Armory in 1934. Excellent condition with 98% deep bluing on
all metal. A very nice example with original bright and strong 05-31 dated SA
(Springfield Armory) four-groove barrel. Bore is mostly bright (TE = 2.0,
MW = 2.0), Nice walnut stock has original finish and only a few minor marks
from transportation and storage. Not import-marked
with CMP certificate of authenticity. PHOTOS . . . $1750. REDUCED!
$1425. C&R
U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield
bolt-action rifle # 588603 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield
Armory in 1916. Excellent condition with 98% deep bluing on
all metal. A very nice example with bright and strong 03-39 dated SA
(Springfield Armory) four-groove replacement barrel. Bore is excellent
and mirror-bright (TE = 3.0, MW = 1.5), Nice walnut stock has original finish
and quite a few handling marks from transportation and storage, post WWII
C-S.A.A. (San Antonio Arsenal) cartouche on right side. Includes excellent HOYT
1917 marked leather sling. Not import-marked. PHOTOS .
. . $1650. REDUCED! $1250.
C&R
FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant
bolt-action rifle # 79343 (7.62x54R), mfg.
by SAKO in 1934 on a post-1898 receiver. Excellent
condition, with 95% or better
bluing and an excellent mirror-bright bore. Bolt body
renumbered 79343 (matching). Stock has only some light scuffs, very short
hairline crack on back of handguard. Includes cleaning rod.
PHOTOS .
. . $975. REDUCED!
$795. C&R
FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action
rifle # 303904 (7.62x54R), barrel by SAKO in 1969 on a
1916 dated Tula receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing on all
parts and very strong markings. Bolt-knob stamped 3904 (matching). Bore is
mostly bright with strong rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn two-piece
postwar stock (squared finger-joints) has a couple very light nicks from
handling but is sound and looks as-new. Includes cleaning rod. Quite rare date. PHOTOS . . .
$1325.
REDUCED!
$1095. C&R
GERMAN Model
98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 50864d (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1944. A
Russian reworked rifle in
Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact
bold Nazi eagle/swastika on left side of receiver and barrel. Bore is strong and mirror bright. Laminated stock is sound
with cupped buttplate, eagle above H on right side. Includes repro cleaning-rod
but no locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $1400.
REDUCED!
$1295.
C&R
SWISS
Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry
carbine # 230054 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1954. All-matching
serial numbers, Excellent or better condition with full original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut
stock and handguard has original finish and quite a
few scuffs and handling marks and dated XI 44 under buttplate, soldier's tag
under buttplate.
PHOTO . . . $650. REDUCED!
$575. C&R
U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action
infantry rifle # 182615 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in February 1918 with a R
2-18 barrel. Bolt made by Eddystone, stock
marked R (for Remington). Excellent condition with 95% Parkerized finish on
metal and a very strong and very bright bore (gauges TE
= 2.0, MW = 2.0) . Walnut stock has a few
handling marks, with both AAX and a boxed 3 G M - K cartouches. Not
import marked with CMP certificate of
authenticity PHOTOS . . .
$1475. REDUCED!
$1295. C&R
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano
bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # PS5081 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by FNA-Brescia in Early 1942 (year XX of Mussolini). Excellent overall condition, receiver and barrel better with full original bluing (a few areas of light pitting on magazine and triggerguard). Bore is very bright and strong, has adjustable rear sight. Left side of stock has matching numbers and a bold cartouche, something removed from right side. Usual bunps and bruises in the wood. PHOTOS . . . $395. C&R
ITALIAN Model 1891 (or 91/38) Cavalry Carbine with folding spike bayonet (similar to the carbine illustrated above), all 6.5x52mm, no individual photos. VG overall condition (nice bores), completely functional, not rusty or pitted, but in need of cleaning. NOT from the "Ethiopian Hoard" . . . $225.
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # TC5002 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Gardone in 1943 (no maker, no date). Near Excellent overall condition, receiver and barrel better with full original bluing (a few areas of light pitting on barrel). Bore is very bright and strong, has fixed rear sight. Left side of stock has matching numbers. Usual bunps and bruises in the wood. PHOTOS . . . $395. C&R
AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action steutzer carbine # 1083Q (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1907 as a long rifle, and shortened to carbine configuration in the early 1930's. Excellent condition, arsenal refinished with 100% or better bluing. Bore is very bright and strong. Top of bolt-knob inscribed 1083 (matching). Stock has the usual scuffs and other usual handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 560M (8x50R original caliber) mfg. by Budapest (barrel dated 1915). Very Good or so condition, not arsenal refinished with full bluing having some patina on surface. Bore is excellent and mostly bright, walnut stock has quite a lot of dings and scratches. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $400. C&R
POLISH Model wz48 Mosin-Nagant single-shot bolt-action training rifle # AB03395 (.22 LR) mfg. by Radom in 1954. Excellent condition with 95%+ bluing on all metal parts and an excellent mirror-bright and strong bore. Bolt numbered 03395 (matching), wood has some handling-marks and scrapes, includes correct sling. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . . $475. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model 1896/11 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 238946 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1899 and privatized in 1963. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with 70% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish with some of the usual scuffs and handling marks. Incudes leather sling. PHOTO . . . $475.* C&R
TURKISH Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 13267 (8x57) rearsenaled by Ankara arsenal in 1935, a large-ring Mauser with straight plum-handled bolt. Very Good condition, with most browned bluing remaining. Rear sight numbered 13267 to match, otherwise no matching serial numbers (as usual for a rework). Bore is a little rough with strong rifling, completely functional, includes cleaning-rod, stock is walnut and is very clean looking with only a couple insignificant scratches. PHOTOS . . . $425.* C&R
TURKISH Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 24482 (8x57) reconfigured by Ankara arsenal in 1937, a large-ring Mauser with straight plum-handled bolt. Very Good condition, with most browned bluing remaining. Rear sight has Arabic numerals and has rare MATCHING BOLT (# 482). Bore is somewhat bright and very strong, completely functional, includes cleaning-rod and worn leather sling tied on with leather thongs. Stock is tigerstriped walnut that could use a good cleaning with many handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $600.* C&R
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 1959/66 A1 SKS semiautomatic rifle # M-493413 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in 1976. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better bluing, perfect bore and all-matching serial numbers with integral bayonet. Has non-ported grenade-launcher and flip-up night-sights. Wood is beech and looks new with only a few small dings and bumps. Much remaining cosmoline on metal and wood. Includes cleaning-rod, a basically unissued example! PHOTOS . . . $825. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # AG1702 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in September 1947. Very Good or so condition, with all bluing fading but present. Bolt numbered AG1702 (matching). Has very strong and bright 5-groove bore and 2-marked bolt-head. Stock is quite scuffed up and has a replacement handguard. PHOTOS . . . $625. C&R
CANADIAN Model CNo.4 Mk.1* Enfield bolt-action
rifle # 93L2293 (.303 British) mfg. at Long Branch in
1950. Excellent
condition, with 95% blued finish on
external metal (magazine is browned from contact with sweaty palms). Bolt numbered 93L2293 (matching), magazine numbered
932293 (matching), forend not numbered. Has mirror-bright 4-groove bore and
1-marked bo9+8lt-head. Rear
sight is of the stamped ladder type.
Stock has some inconsequential scrapes and dings from handling.
PHOTOS
. . . $825. C&R
GERMAN Model
Gewehr 88/05 bolt-action Commission rifle # 840e (8x57i) mfg. by Steyr in 1889.
Very Good condition, with 75% fading bluing. No matching serial
numbers, bolt has Arabic numbers, rear sight has Western numerals.
Bore is sharp and somewhat bright (marked with S), still retains its barrel-jacket. Includes
cleaning rod, very nice walnut stock with subtle tigerstriped figure.
Includes decent wide leather sling with detachable rear sling swivel.
Not import-marked. PHOTO .
. . $450.* Antique,
no FFL needed
GERMAN Model
Gewehr 88/05 bolt-action Commission rifle # 9527r (8x57i) mfg. by Ludwig
Loewe in 1891.
Very Good condition, with 70% weak bluing. No matching numbers. Rear sight
and bolt has Arabic numerals. Excellent bright and strong bore (marked with S),
still retains its barrel-jacket. Includes cleaning rod, very nice walnut stock.
Not import-marked. PHOTO .
. . $400.* Antique,
no FFL needed
GERMAN
Model
Gewehr 98 Mauser
bolt-action rifle # 3908L (8x57mm) mfg. by D.W.M. in
1916 with the 1920
Treaty of Versailles validation.
A Sporterized example, brrel having been cut down to 22" and the forend
shortened to reduce weight in the field. No matching serial numbers, ,
the rear sight has been replaced with a tangent sight calibrated from 100 to
2000 meters, which was an improvement over the original lange-vizir
"rollercoaster" sight whose lowest sight setting as 400 meters). All
external metal coated with glossy black lacquer and the straight bolt has been
bent down. Bore is not very bright but has strong rifling. Stock has
seen better days but is strong. Sling swivels have been added fore and aft.
PHOTO . . . $695.
C&R
ROMANIAN
Model 1969 bolt-action militay
training rifle # B-8207 (.22 LR) mfg. by Cugir in 1981. Excellent
condition with full bluing, a few tiny handling-marks in the wood. Bolt is
mismatched (as usual for these), includes one 5-round magazine and hooded
front sight with scope-rail above receiver. Rear sight has
folding-leaves calibrated for 25, 50 and 100 meters. These
were used in the Romanian military as trainers for the AK47.
PHOTOS .
. . $225. not
C&R SOLD
SOVIET
Model
38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # IH3734 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in
1943 on a round receiver. Excellent arsenal refinished
condition, with 95% or better bluing on all metal
parts. All matching stamped serial numbers.
Bore is mostly bright (has been counterbored at muzzle). M38 buttstock and
handguard has a few very minor handling
marks and scrapes in the shellac. Includes cleaning rod.
PHOTOS.
. . $475.
C&R
SPANISH
Model 1893 Mauser long rifle #
S5243 (7x57mm) made by
Oviedo in
1896. Excellent condition, with 95% or better original blued finish.
All numbered parts except for bolt shroud are stamped 5243 (matching).
Bore is somewhat bright and strong. Matching Walnut stock has very few minor dings and other handling marks. Includes cleaning rod.
Not import marked, extremely
attractive, and possibly used in the Spanish American War.
SPANISH
Model 1893
Mauser
long rifle #
K898 (7x57mm) made by
Oviedo in
1902. Excellent condition, with 95% or better original blued finish.
All numbered parts except for bolt shroud are stamped K898 or 898.
Bore is somewhat bright and strong. Walnut stock has very few minor dings and other handling marks to be expected of a
123 year-old military rifle. Includes cleaning rod.
Not import marked, extremely
attractive.
PHOTOS
. . . $750.* C&R
SPANISH
Model 1893
Mauser
long rifle #
20 9878 (7x57mm) made by
Oviedo in
1924. Excellent condition, with 95% or better original blued finish.
All numbered parts are stamped 9878.
Bore is
somewhat bright and strong. Walnut stock has very few handling marks, but
has a crack at tang.
Missing cleaning rod.
Not import marked, extremely
attractive.
PHOTOS
. . . $400.*
C&R
SPANISH
Model 43 Mauser short rifle # P-4008 (8x57mm) mfg. by
La Coruña
in
1950.
Very similar to a 98k in appearance, but with an auxiliary bayonet-lug (like the
Chilean & Argentine-type bayonet) and no sling-slot through wood. Excellent condition overall. Bolt numbered
4008 (matching), all other numbered parts also matching. Bore is very bright with very strong rifling. Stock has some
light handling-marks, .
Not import marked.
PHOTOS
. . . $525.
C&R
UKRANIAN
Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant bolt-action
rifle # 63196 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Tula in 1927
with
sic-line legend and hexagonal receiver,
legend Виробпено
в Україні
(produced in Ukraine) and illustration of a target on left side of
magazine extension. Excellent-PLUS refurbished condition with full bluing
on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore. All serialized parts matching
barrel (63196). Rear sight curiously pinned in the 100 meter position. Stock and handguard has a
few of the usual scuffs in the shellac finish from use and storage and is in
quite nice shape.
PHOTOS . . .
$875.*
C&R
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