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

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   

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    

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     

 

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

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  

 

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   

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle # 1674692  6.5x50) mfg. at Tokyo in c.1920. Excellent condition with full original bluing, wear only to triggerguard and magazine floorplate from sweaty palms.  No matching serial or assembly numbers, has intact Mum, features open V-type ladder rear sights, front sight without guards, and includes cleaning rod.   Two-piece stock has original finish with a few scratches and digs from actual service use.  Bore is mostly bright and very strong.  Very attractive appearance, not import marked. PHOTO . . . $975.*     C&R    

SOVIET Model 91/30 reproduction PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # XG3993 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1940.  Excellent arsenal refurbished condition, with 90% bluing on metal and bright and strong bore.   Bolt, buttplate & magazine floorplate stamped 3393 to match.  This likely was a regular 91/30 that someone expertly convertad into a PU sniper by adding an original 1941-dated SVT-40 scope (with excelent optics) and unnumbered mount and expertly turning town and lengthening the bolt handle. Includes correct web-sling, cleaning-rod, leather lens covers and canvas scope cover.  Stock has small popsickle-stick sized repairs at sides on forend, else is nearly pristine.   The person I purchased this from was CONVINCED it was a legit PU sniper, but they were not produced until mid-1942 so a 1940-dated rifle does not fit the pattern.  Still VERY convincing and attractive.  PHOTOS . . . $1850.*     C&R    

 

U.S.A. Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield CADET short rifle # 706 (.45-70) mfg. by Springfield Arsenal in 1873 (reportedly one of only TWO  Cadet rifles produced that first year).  Near Excellent condition with most external bluing remaining.   Bore is mirror-bright and very strong.  Battered but sound walnut stock has no cartouches and some very minor losses and chips. Attractive and completely functional, with correct cleaning rod.  Not import-marked, rare (only the fifth Cadet and BY FAR the earliest 1873 Trapdoor we have ever handled).   PHOTOS . . . $1975.*    Antique, no FFL required     

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 327412 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1908 (low-number
) with SA 8-08 original barrel.  Very Good condition with much Parkerizing intact. Bore is excellent and quite bright (TE = 4.0, MW = 3.0).  Walnut fingergroove buttstock and handguard has original finish, with the expected heavy dings and handling marks but no cracks.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1025.    C&R  

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 527313 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1913 (low-number) with RIA 5-18 replacement barrel.  Excellent or better condition with most Parkerizing intact. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright (TE = 1.0, MW = 0.0). Walnut fingergroove buttstock and handguard has original finish (4" crack in top of handguard), with almost no dings or handling marks.  Not import-marked, extremely attractive.  PHOTOS . . . $1425.    C&R  

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 605811 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1916 (low-number) with SA 6-15 original barrel.  Very Good or better condition with most original bluing intact. Bore is excellent and quite bright (TE = 2.0, MW = 2.0).  Walnut fingergroove buttstock and handguard has original finish (thin crack in handguard), with just a few dings and scratches.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1500.    C&R  

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action TARGET rifle # 1395692 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1932 with SA 8-42 replacement barrel with LYMAN tunnel front sight.  Excellent or better condition with full blued finsih on all metal.  Bore is near perfect and mirror-bright (MW = 1.0). Walnut fingergroove buttstock and handguard has original finish with almost no dings or handling marks.  Rear sight has been milled off and REDFIELD paap rear sight has been added.  Not import-marked, extremely attractive.  PHOTOS . . . $1750.    C&R  

U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 3010642 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in November 1941 (pre-Pearl Harbor).  Near Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerizing on all metal. A lovely example with very bright RA 11-41 dated bore (TE = 3.0, MW = 2.0). Scant walnut stock has some of the expected dings, scratches and other handling marks consistent with actual service use.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1500.    C&R   

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 1035735 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in December, 1942 with replacement SA 12-51 dated barrel. Excellent condition with full gray Parkerized finish on all metal, bore is quite nice (TE = 4.0, MW = 2.0). A post-WWII rebuild Garand with mostly postwar parts and modified op-rod. Has walnut stock with clear boxed SA / EMcF cartouche on left side. Only a few dings and scratches, quite attractive.  Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $2450.    C&R  

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 59 SKS Simonov semiautomatic rifle # C-23658 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava  in 1964.  Near Excellent example with 85% blue and a mirror-bright bore.  All matching serial numbers (a few electro-penciled), blade bayonet has its usual Parkerized appearance. Has slightly scuffed-up (but matching #) solid wood stock & handguard, includes cleaning rod.  These are MUCH scarcer than the 59-66 model SKS with attached grenade launcher. PHOTOS . . . $925.     C&R   

  ARGENTINE Model 1909/47 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 005224 (7.65x53) mfg. by F.M.A.P. (Rosario) in 1951. A Near Excellent example, with 90% bluing on all metal including receiver (likely an arsenal rework). Very bold Argentine crest above chamber. All-matching serial numbers on all parts (including stock) with a strong bore that isn't very bright. Walnut stock has some handling-marks (mostly small dings and scratches).  Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.     C&R   

  CHILEAN Model 1912-61 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # B2368 (7.62x51 NATO) made by Steyr in 1912.  Very Good condition, with 60% or better mottled and fading bluing on all metal parts and very little apparent wear. Has bold Chilean crest above MODEL 1912-61 / NATO on receiver and a mirror-bright and strong bore. Bolt numbered A2826 (NOT matching), number on magazine floorplate also doesn't match. Walnut stock & handguard has original finish with some of the expected handling marks, faint 1912-dated cartouche on left side. Includes cleaning rod.  PHOTOS . . . $450.    C&R   

  CZECH Model 1891/38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # 70254 (7.62x54R) originally mfg. by Izhevsk in 1905 and converted to carbune length (with correct carbine sights) after 1938.   Excellent-PLUS condition, with 98% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching serial numbers (the bolt body electro penciled to match), top of receiver flat has circled T (for Tschoslovakia, the old German spelling of the country). Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). M44 buttstock (with bayonet groove) has very few minor handling marks,  Includes cleaning rod and web sling with leather "dog collar" swivels.  Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $750.    C&R   

  CZECH Model vz23 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 7490M3 (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ in 1923.  Near Excellent condition (likely reblued) with curved 3-line legend atop receiver. Most serial numbers not matching.   Bore is dirty but will likely clean up, Rifling is very strong,   Includes curiously short cleaning rod. Walnut stock and handguard has seen some use but is sound. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $425.     C&R    

  FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 113592 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1896 with [SA] Finn property-mark on left side of barrel-shank. Near Excellent condition with very strong remaining bluing.  Bore is a bit dirty with strong lands & grooves, has been counterbored at muzzle. No matching serial numbers. Includes cleaning-rod, two piece mortised Finn stock has many handling marks (mostly shallow compressions in the wood) but is sound.  PHOTOS . . . $825.*    Antique, no FFL required    

  FINN Model 24 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 21429 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Böhler Stahl with stepped barrel. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing. Bolt body numbered 21429 (matching). Bore is very bright and strong, has been counterbored at muzzle. Civil Guard number S53613 stamped on left side of receiver (Etelä Kymenlaakso district in South Eastern Finland). Includes cleaning-rod and wide fabric sling ink-stamped with large [SA]. One-piece Russian stock has been smoothed, some faint numbers stamped on right side.  PHOTOS . . . $750.*   C&R  

  FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 71054 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1933 by Tikka on a hex receiver. Very Good condition with 70% evenly worn bluing. Bolt bodt stamped 71054 (matching), bore is very dirty (but may "shoot clean").  Includes cleaning-rod and front ski sling-swivel on left side with thin leather sling stamped [SA]. One-piece Finn stock has been sanded and refinished with very few handling marks since. PHOTOS . . . $525.     C&R  

  FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 69712 (7.62x54R), mfg. by VKT (Valmet) in 1944 on an post-1898 receiver.   Excellent condition, with full bluing and a very bright bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 9712 to match.  Postwar stock  (squared finger joints) has some nice figure and a few dings and handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod.   PHOTOS . . . $800.    C&R 

  GERMAN Model KKW bolt-action single-shot training rifle # 228132 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Gustloff Werke in c.1940. Very Good condition with 75% or so full bluing on all metal parts (less on barrel-bands and triggerguard), top of barrel and parts of receiver faded from bing handled with sweaty hands by an acidic individual.   Mirror-bright bore with strong rifling.  Bolt not numbered, receiver marked on top with stylized "G" logo and GUSTLOFF-WERKE over Waffenwerke Suhl, Left side of receiver has eagle over N (commercial German proof), right side of receiver marked KK Wehrsportgewehr. Tangent sight graduated to 200 meters. European walnut stock has some scratches and compressions from actual use.  PHOTO . . . $750.     C&R   

  POLISH Model wz29 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 7523 (8x57mm) mfg. by Radom in c.1934. Excellent arsenal refurbished condition, with 98% or better blued surfaces and a sharp extremely bright and strong bore. Matching serial numbered straight bolt (no other parts numbered).   No crest atop riceiver, small circled Z on right side of receiver and bolt-knob. Stock has almost no handling marks.  Includes cleaning rod and French incorrect web sling. PHOTOS . . . $750.     C&R

  POLISH Model K98 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2639X (8x57mm) mfg. by Radom in c.1940.  Near Excellent condition, with 85% or better blued surfaces and a sharp extremely bright and strong bore. Matching serial numbered small barrel bands, trigger guard and magazine floorplate, bent bolt and flattened and checkered bolt knob and is numbered 7181 (NOT matching).    No crest atop receiver, has distinctive stacking lug on front band  Stock has almost no handling marks.  Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.     C&R

  SOVIET Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # GA5158 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944. Excellent arsenal refinished condition, with 98% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching etched serial serial numbers. Bore is mirror-bright (has been counterbored at muzzle).  Buttstock has a few dings and handling marks (mostly scrapes in the dark maroon shellac), handguard is a muchy lighter color.  Includes cleaning rod and correct web sling with leather swivels. PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R    

  TURKISH Model vz22 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # B1475 (8x57mm) mfg. by CZ in 1923.  Very Good or better condition (original finish, not reblued) with 60% bluing and very bold curved 3-line legend atop receiver.  Most small parts matching serial numbers (unusual) except for magazine floorplate and rear sight slider, CZ straight bolt has no visible number.  Rear sight has Arabic numbers, Turkish quarter moon symbol at top of rear sight and on bolt knob.    Bore is extremely bright and very strong,   Includes cleaning rod. Walnut stock and handguard has one dent but few handling marks, 1½" crack at rear of handguard (see photo). Reportedly exceptionally accurate.  PHOTOS . . . $425.*     C&R    

  TURKISH Model 1903 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 18465 (8x57) reconfigured by Ankara arsenal in 1935, a large-ring Mauser with straight plum-handled bolt.  Very Good condition, with some browned bluing remaining. Rear sight has Western numerals and has no matching numbered parts (as usual).  Bore is somewhat bright and very strong, completely functional, missing cleaning rod. Stock is straight grain walnut, handguard has long crack in it.   PHOTOS . . . $300.*        C&R   

  TURKISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 143464 (8x57) originally a German Gew.98 and reconfigured by Ankara arsenal in 1943 with straight bolt.  Excellent or better condition, with full bluing. Rear sight numbered 143464 to match, otherwise no matching serial numbers (as usual for a Turkish rework).  Bore is mostly bright with strong rifling, completely functional.  Includes cleaning-rod, stock and handguard are beech and looks (and feels) NEW!   PHOTOS . . . $575.*        C&R   

  U.S.A. Model 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 1381326 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in 1936.  Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal. A lovely example with mirror-bright SA 11-44 dated bore (TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0). Scant walnut stock has very few handling marks.  A fantastic example of a pre-WWII 1903 Springfield rifle. Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity. PHOTOS . . . $1500.    C&R  

  U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 3891968 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in July 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% or better gray Parkerizing on all metal. A lovely example with near-perfect RA 7-44 dated bore (TE = 1.0, MW = 1.0). Walnut stock has some very light handling marks, else looks as new.  Not import-marked, with CMP certificate of authenticity.  PHOTOS . . . $1450.    C&R      

  U.S.A. Model M1-D SNIPER Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3321556 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in October 1944 with SA-9-52 barrel.  A genuine M1-D sniper in Excellent-PLUS condition with full light gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal and having an exceptionally tight very bright bore (TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0).  Walnut buttstock has a few dings & dents but is sound. M84 scope has extremely bright and clear optics. One of the few M1-D Garands sold via a lottery by the CMP nearly three decades ago (in 1997), includes CMP bill of sale and original shipping box and accessories (sling, cleaning kit, canvas scope cover) that originally came with it. PHOTOS . . . $4750.*    C&R