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Military Rifles for sale

  items as of 6 March 2025, updated 14 March 2025

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PERUVIAN Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 514 (7.65x54) mfg. by Mauser in c. 1914. Near Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing (receiver has been blued). Bore is very bright and strong.  Peruvian crest is very bold, and that roller-coaster rear sight works perfectly. All numbered parts matching EXCEPT BOLT  (as usual, as the bolts were stored separate from the rifles for security), but it has been inscribed 514 to match on root of handle above the bolts stamped number. Walnut stock has large MAUSER cartouche on right side, some dings, scratched, and other handling marks are present. Missing cleaning-rod, includes weathered 1907-type leather sling. The barrels on these rifles were produced in Switzerland by Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft (SIG). Not import-marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $1250.*  REDUCED!  $995.  C&R    

UKRANIAN Model 91/30 SNIPER Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # NYOO4856 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1938 with uncertain military scope mount securely attached to left side of 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 (which has threaded muzzle with attached thread protector). All serialized parts except buttplate matching barrel (НЮ4856), has long bent bolt handle.  No scope mount or scope present.   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 . . . $1475.* REDUCED!  $1250. C&R

JAPANESE Type 44 Arisaka bolt-action carbine # 30924 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1912.   Near Excellent condition with 90% or better original finish remaining. Bolt not matching, mum has been crudely ground off   Very strong and surprisingly bright bore. Stock has original finish with some of the expected handling marks. Functional and complete with attached spike-bayonet. Not import-marked, very scarce and popular.   PHOTO . . . $1650. REDUCED!  $1250.   C&R     

SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser long rifle # RF00321 (7x57mm) made by Oviedo in 1922. Excellent condition, with 96% or better original blued finish. All matching serial numbers except cleaning-rod, bore is very bright and strong. Walnut stock has very few minor dings and other handling marks to be expected of a 100+ year-old military rifle. Includes cleaning rod,   Not import marked, extremely attractive.   PHOTOS . . . $850.*  REDUCED!  $695. C&R  

SWEDISH Model 41B SNIPER bolt-action rifle # 329353 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1914. A very nice EXCELLENT specimen, with 95% bluing, only upper and lower scope-mount, bolt (and all bolt parts) and buttplate matching receiver (as usual for these). Includes 1941-dated AJACK 4x90 scope with exceptionally bright and clear optics and leather lens-caps, scope-mount numbered to rifle. Near-perfect mirror-bright bore, with 6.49/1 bore-disc, dial-type m/55 rear-sight adjustable from 100 to 600 meters in 25-meter increments. Buttstock and handguard are walnut with some small nicks and compressions in the wood from handling and storage, but considerably nicer than is usually seen and quite a handsome rig.  Includes green metal scope can numbered to this rifle.    PHOTOS . . . $6250. REDUCED!  $4950.   includes shipping in hard case    C&R      

SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # MH1014 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944 with struck-through scope number on left side of barrel shank.  A Molot refurbished original sniper in Excellent-PLUS condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore.  All serialized small parts stamped 1014 (without prefixes).  Bore is mirror-bright (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). PU scope has clear optics, scope serial number (72477) stamped on left side of barrel-shank and electro-penciled on left side of lower scope mount, but rifle number on scope mount is different (???).   Buttstock has a few scuffs and handling marks from transportation and storage, includes leather lens covers.  PHOTOS . . . $2350. REDUCED!  $1950. C&R   

SOVIET Model 91/30 PU SNIPER Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # EH9194 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1944(?) with  scope number stamped on left side of barrel shank.  Near Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore.  No matching serial numbers on anything, barrel markings have been partially sanitized. PU scope has clear optics. Buttstock has a few scuffs and handling marks from actual use, includes leather lens caps and fabric scope cover.  Not import-marked, very possibly a bringback from Vietnam (one of my papered bringback PU snipers is also completely mismatched). PHOTOS . . . $2600. REDUCED!  $2195. C&R   SOLD

ARGENTINE BORDER GUARD Model 1909/47 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 014865 (7.65x53) mfg. by F.M.A.P. (Rosario) in 1952. A Near Excellent example, with 95% bluing on all metal that should be blued, receiver in the white. Very bold G. N. above 00.715 above chamber (Gendarmeria National). All-matching serial numbers on metal parts with an excellent mirror-bright bore. Light local-wood stock has some old handling-marks (mostly small dings and scratches) with faint mismatched serial # (014728) on right side. Quite scarce. one of just several hundred with these markings produced. Has very tiny import mark on right rear of receiver. PHOTOS . . . $1250. REDUCED!  $995. C&R      

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 24, # 87947 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya from  April to December 1944.  Near Excellent condition with much original splotchy bluing remaining with intact mum!    This type has ladder-type rear sight with peep aperture and includes original fabric sling that has been sewn on. No cleaning rod, bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 947 (matching). Bore is mostly bright and rifling is very strong, wood has original finish with many heavy dings and dents from actual service use but has no cracks, white Kanji character painted on right side. Top of receiver has splashed areas of missing bluing, caused by what is likely contact with human blood. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $975. REDUCED!  $850. C&R   

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle no Series # 1515 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in mid 1941. Excellent condition with all original bluing intact, bore is chrome-lined and mirror-bright. Intact mum, bolt and all bolt parts numbered 054. Includes original cleaning rod and rare bakelite muzzle cover and also retains anti-aircraft rear sights. Early buttstock has many handling marks and scuffs,  not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $1250. REDUCED!  $995.   C&R       

CHINESE Model 56 SKS semiautomatic rifle # 8-1618769 (7.62x39) mfg. by Factory 6906 in 1963.  Excellent overall condition with full remaining bluing.  All matching serial numbers (18769) on every numbered part including stock . Chrome-lined bore is mirror bright, has cruciform spike bayonet and rear sling swivel on bottom of stock.  Stock hqas many handling marks from actual use but is not cracked or broken.  Includes cleaning rod, correct sling, and cleaning kit in buttrap. Not import marked, likely a Vietnam bringback (but no paperwork, as that was often discarded or misplaced after arriving back home).  Rare manufacturer.   PHOTOS . . . $1250. REDUCED!  $1050.  C&R    

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 315634 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in August 1941 with original SA 8-41 dated barrel.  A pre-Pearl Harbor British Lend-Lease Garand in Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerized finish on all metal (some fading in right side of nose), bore is mirror-bright bright and strong (TE = 1.0, MW = 0.50, as PERFECT as possible).  Has all original as-issued SA-marked parts, including seal on front sight and unaltered op-rod. Buttstock is in quite nice condition with looks like reproduction SA/GHS and ordnance wheel cartouches on left side as well as a small boxed OG (Ogden Arsenal) cartouche (which shouldn't be there if original) and a few stains.  An excellent original configuration M1 Garand with likely replaced wood. Not import-marked, rare. Purchased from Ron Peterson Firearms in Albuquerque back in 1993 as all original configuration.  PHOTOS . . . $3275. REDUCED!  $2950.    C&R    

CHINESE Model 56 SKS semiautomatic rifle # 11282842 (7.62x39) mfg. by Factory 56 (Jianshe) in 1967.  Good overall condition with no remaining bluing and some minor rust areas on external metal.  All matching serial numbers (82842) on every numbered part except stock (which is a very nice correct replacement numbered 03141), chrome-lined bore is mirror bright.  Is one of the beat-up SKS carbines imported from Romania with a grimy and broken matching-numbered stock covered in carved initials and Romanian names (which is included). Was literally covered inside and out with thick cosmoline when we got it, but now has been cleaned and is totally functional. Includes cleaning rod.   PHOTOS . . . $625.  REDUCED!  $495.  C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 9777 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1932 with [SA] Finn property mark on left side of barrel-shank.    Very Good original condition, with 70% or better bluing on all metal parts (some wear on corners and bottom of magazine).  Bolt stamped 9777 (matching).  Bore is somewhat bright and very strong (has NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Tula 1930-dated buttstock has a some dings and dents from actual use. Includes Finn 27 web sling with metal swivels and  cleaning rod.  PHOTOS . . . $500.*   C&R   

FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 28733 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Tikka on an uncertain hex receiver. Very Good condition, with 75% or better bluing and a very bright bore (has been counterbored at muzzle).  Bolt-body numbered 28733 (matching), right side features struck-through Civil Guard number S89784, which was assigned to Vaasa, a city in western Finland on the Gulf of Bothnia). One-piece Finn buttstock stock has many dings from actual service use (but no splits or cracks).  PHOTOS . . . $750.  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.  C&R     

POLISH Model wz48 Mosin-Nagant single-shot bolt-action training rifle # B1079 (.22 LR) mfg. by Radom in 1950. Excellent condition with 95% bluing on all metal parts and an excellent mirror-bright and strong bore. Bolt numbered 1079 (matching), wood has some minor handling-marks and light scratches.  Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . . $625.  C&R   

BRITISH Martini-Henry Mark III short-lever single-shot carbine (converted from rifle) # A2752 (.303 British) marked on right side of receiver as mfg. by British Small Arms and Motorcycle Company in 1901 but most likely a Khyber Pass copy as no other proof markings present (and Queen Victoria died in January of that year).  Excellent condition with full heavily polished and blued finish with a bright bore that has very strong rifling. Rear sight is a leaf adjustable from 600-1800 yards but lacks its slider. Original stock in quite good shape with small (1/3" x 1") arsenal repair on left side, faint arsenal stamps on right side. No cleaning rod.  Completely functional, very tiny import-mark below barrel. PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R    

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 23490 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Tikka in 1928.   Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing and an excellent very bright bore (has NOT been counterbored).  Bolt-knob numbered 3490 (matching).  Incredibly beautiful vivid tigerstriped Birch stock has a few bumps and dings from actual service use, handguard has thin 4" long hairline crack at top.  Includes green-leather sling and side-mounted front swivel.  PHOTOS . . . $1250.  C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 250954 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1944 on an post-1898 receiver.   Very Good condition, with much bluing worn and an mostly bright bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 954 to match, magazine floorplate weakly stamped 0954 (matching).  Postwar stock (squared finger-joints) has a few scuffs and handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod.   PHOTOS . . . $825.  C&R   

PORTUGUESE Model 904/39 Mauser-Verguiero bolt-action short rifle # 147 (8x57) mfg. by DWM in 1904. Excellent condition with full bluing, all parts serial numbered 147 (except for faint number 63 on bolt shroud) and has very bold royal crest above chamber. Original finish (browning in  places) with a nice mirror-bright bore, includes cleaning-rod. Stock has been cleaned with no finish and very few handling marks. Includes hinged muzzle-cap. Originally chambered in the obsolete 6.5x58 Verguiero cartridge, these rifles were slightly shortened and rechambered to 8x57 in Germany just before WWII and have one of the smoothest actions of any military rifle.   PHOTOS . . . $850.  C&R   

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 2051136 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in October 1943 and refurbished at TOOELE in Dec. 1964.  Excellent condition with full light gray Parkerized finish remaining on all metal, replacement SA 9-64 barrel has a somewhat bright bore (TE = 1.0, MW = 2.0), all parts SA-marked with relieved op rod.   New walnut stock and handguards with CMP cartouche on left side. Not import-marked, undoubtedly a CMP rifle whose paperwork has been misplaced.  Extremely attractive.  PHOTOS . . . $1500.  C&R  

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.*  C&R

  BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # Q747 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in June 1945. Very Good or better condition, with most bluing intact. No matching serial numbers.   Has very strong and mirror-bright 5-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. Stock has a few scuffs and compressions.   PHOTOS . . . $625.     C&R   

  CHINESE Type 53 Mosin Nagant bolt-action carbine # 1361423 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Factory 296 in February 1955. Very Good or better condition, with most bluing and a decent mostly bright bore.  Bolt not matching, but buttplate does and magazine floorplate renumbered 1423.  Stock and handguard has numerous handling marks but is sound. Includes cleaning rod.  PHOTOS . . . . $450.    C&R    

  FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 217429 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1941 on an post-1898 receiver.   Very Good condition, with much bluing worn and an mostly bright bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 7429 to match, magazine floorplate also weakly stamped 7429 (matching).  Wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has a few scuffs and handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod.   PHOTOS . . . $725.    C&R   

  FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 30234 (7.62x54R), mfg. by VKT (Valmet) in 1941 on an post-1898 receiver.   Excellent condition, with full bluing and a very bright bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 0234 to match.  Wartime stock  (rounded finger joints) has some beautiful figure and a few dings and handling marks with a bold SAKO cartouche on right side. Includes cleaning-rod.   PHOTOS . . . $800.    C&R    

  FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 243732 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1944 on an post-1898 receiver.   Near Excellent condition, with very little bluing wear and an excellent very bright bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 3732 to match.  Postwar stock  (square finger joints) has some scuffs, dings and handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod.   PHOTOS . . . $750.    C&R   

  FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 74392 (7.62x54R), mfg. by VKT (Valmet) in 1944 on an post-1898 receiver.   Near Excellent condition, with most bluing intact (some wear at corners and edges) and a very bright and strong bore.  Bolt-knob numbered 4392 to match.  Transitional stock (sharply pointed finger-joints) looks new with almost no handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod.   PHOTOS . . . $850.    C&R   

  JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle # 1947940 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1932 as a Type 38 long rifle, and later modified at the Chigusa factory of Nagoya arsenal with shorter (25") barrel and stock.  Excellent condition with full bluing on all major metal parts. Mum has been ground, bore is extremely bright and strong. Bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 134 (not matching). Includes cleaning rod and sliding metal action cover (usually AWOL). Stock and handguard has original finish with scrapes, dings and other handling marks, includes reproduction leather sling with Japanese characters painted on bottom. EXTREMELY RARE and desirable configuration missing from most specialized Japanese collections.  PHOTO . . . $850.   C&R    

  SWISS Model K31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle # 970888 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1951. All-matching serial numbers (including magazine).  Very Good condition with 60% or better thinning bluing and a bright and strong bore. Wood is beech with usual dings, scrapes and handling marks in the finish. X 51 stamped beneath buttplate with soldier's tag. Includes sling.   PHOTO  . . . $625.  C&R      

  U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 3628666 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Saginaw Steering Gear (a division of General Motors) in Late 1943 with a 11-43 dated Underwood barrel.  Excellent condition, metal has mostly full Parkerized finish with a mirror bright bore and with 3.0 muzzle-wear. This features a flat-topped bolt, push-button safety, adjustable rear sight and late front band with bayonet-lug. Walnut M2 stock and handguard has quite a few dings and handling marks with a crossed-cannons cartouche on right side. Includes one 15-round magazine (only where legal).  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1850.    C&R    

  YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # G9901 (8x57) mfg. by Zastava in c.1950. Excellent condition, with full bluing. This is a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 99% or better original bluing on the metal surfaces with some apparent wear but a very bright and strong bore. Slightly weak Tito-era Yugoslavian crest above chamber. Stock matches receiver, but no other numbered part matches and the mismatched bolt is from a Yugo M48 with bent bolt having a flat-bottomed knob. Walnut stock and handguard has some handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod.  PHOTOS . . . $425.  C&R    

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