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 # 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   

FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # S102719 (7.62x54R) undated barrel mfg. by Tikka. Very Good condition with 80% or better original bluing with a bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). No matching serial numbers, original serial number on left side of barrel-shank 32410 has been crossed-through, bolt has four different seial number (none of which match anything), S102719 (used as serial number) stamped on right barrel-shank represnts the Civil Guard unit stationed at Etelä-Pohjanmaa itäinen in the province of South Ostrobithinia.  Includes cleaning-rod, two-piece stock has quite a few scuffs and other handling marks.  PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R   

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     SOLD

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   

SWEDISH Model 96/38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 95317 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1901 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle. Excellent condition with 95% or better original dark bluing. Includes cleaning-rod, bore is excellent and mirror-bright with a 6.49/0 stamped bore-disk. Wood is beech with some of the usual handling-marks (stock has NOT been sanded). Has all-matching serial numbers (cleaning rod not numbered) with T-type rear-sight.  PHOTOS . . . $575.    C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 636050 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1942 with bent-bolt and unthreaded muzzle.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% thinning bluing on all metal parts and little apparent wear. Has very strong markings and a mirror perfect extremely strong bore (disk marked 6.51/1).  Bolt numbered 050 (matching), other parts have the Husqvarna "crooked cross" instead of a number (unnumbered cleaning rod), Rear sight is ladder version calibrated from 100 to 600 meters.  Beech stock & handguard has a few rather minor scuffs and is sound with original finish. Includes correct Good condition leather sling with quick-detach hook.   PHOTOS . . . $750.    C&R      

  CZECH Model vz24 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 4260Z4 (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ in 1938.  Good condition, all external bluing faded to gray. Bolt not matching, top of chamber has bold two-tailed rampant Czech lion. Bore is somewhat bright and has very strong lands and grooves. Walnut stock and handguard has considerable handling marks and heavy dings but is sound.  Includes cleaning rod and front sight protector, with very worn leather sling. PHOTOS . . . $625.    C&R

  FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 16711 (7.62x54R) undated barrel mfg. by Tikka. Very Good condition with 80% or better original bluing with a bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Bolt-knob stamped °11 (matching), bolt body also stamped S101058 (also stamped on right side of barrel-shank) the Civil Guard unit stationed at Etelä-Pohjanmaa itäinen in the province of South Ostrobithinia.  Includes cleaning-rod, one-piece stock has very few handling marks.  PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R     

  FINN Model 28/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 48017 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1937 by SAKO with SK.Y marked barrel. Excellent condition with 90% bluing. Bolt-knob stamped 8017 (matching).  Bore is very dirty but has strong rifling and will likely "shoot clean" (has NOT been counter-bored at muzzle).  S95153 stamped on right barrel-shank represnts the Civil Guard unit stationed at Vaasa in the province of Ostrobithinia on the West coast of Finland. Includes cleaning-rod, two-piece 28/30 stock has been sanded and has rough surfaces.  Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R   

  FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 29027 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Valmet (VKT) in 1941 on a hex receiver.  Excellent condition, with full bluing and an excellent bright bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 9027 to match. Wartime stock has some lovely knurled figure with minor dings and handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and correct green-leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . $825.     C&R    

  GERMAN  Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 7427z (8x57) mfg. by Gustloff Werke (code bcd) in 1943.  A matching except for bolt 98k carbine in Near Excellent condition with intact Nazi markings and a bright bore with strong rifling. Bolt is numbered 876L and all bolt parts numbered to bolt. Nice laminated stock and handguard is a replacement from a Tugo 98k, and was likely needed to replace the original stock that was duffle-cut while overseas. Includes repro leather sling and buckle with cleaning rod and front sight hood. Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $1500.   C&R

  GERMAN  Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 6716a (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1944.  An all-matching 98k in Excellent condition with intact Nazi markings and a mirror-bright and very strong bore.  Has stamped small parts with laminated stock and handguard with very minor dings from actual use. Stock has been unfortunately coated with a very hard shiny tru-oil type resin finish, all cartouches still visible.  Includes worn leather sling, original cleaning rod, and front sight hood.  Not import-marked, an exceptional matching 98k.   PHOTO . . . $2750.   C&R     

  SOVIET Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # OM4203 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula  in 1955.  Excellent refurbished example with 100% blue and a chromed mirror-bright bore.  All matching serial numbers, bolt-carrier and blade-bayonet still bright. Has beaqutiful laminated stock & handguard, includes cleaning rod.   Not import marked.   PHOTOS . . . $1250.     C&R    

  URUGUAY Model 1871 Mauser bolt-action single-shot carbine # 3120 (6.5x53.5SR Deaudetau) mfg. by Mauser in 1878 as a 11mm Carbine and converted at St. Denis to the Deaudetau caliber (also known as the DOVITIIS conversion). Near Excellent condition, with some mottling of metal (originally "in the white") from age. Bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 6945c, screw numbered. 85383.  22" bore is absolutely gorgeous, mirror-bright all the way to muzzle with strong rifling. Wood is walnut with its original finish (cartouches clear) having only a few minor handling-marks and one very minor partial crack near tang, cleaning-rod in channel on left side of stock, saddle-ring still present. PHOTOS . . . $875.  Antique, no FFL required  

  YUGOSLAVIAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 7238 (8mm) mfg. by the Nazis during WWII and rebranded at Zastava in c.1947/8.  Excellent condition, a large-ring standard-length Mauser with 95% or better bluing on all metal components and a bright and  sharp bore. Top of receiver had Tito-era national crest that has been mostly SCRUBBED for some reason, left side has PREDUZECE 44 and Mod 98.  Bolt handle stamped 7238 (matching), has all stamped small parts with cleaning rod and original 98k sling with buckle.  Stock is laminated with a couple scuffs and a cross-bolt at wrist.  Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $725.     C&R    

  YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48B Mauser bolt-action rifle # L30793 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1957.  Excellent condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 90% or better original bluing on all metal components with all stamped (rather than milled) parts, Tito crest above receiver very bold and stamped M.48A. All serialized parts match receiver. Very sharp mirror-bright bore, stock is walnut with only a few handling marks, small square arsenal-repair on right side. Includes cleaning-rod, worn tan leather sling and front sight hood.   PHOTOS . . . $500.     C&R