RIFLES

AUSTRIAN Model 95 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action infantry rifle # 5732N (8x50R ), mfg. by Steyr in 1912. Very Good condition, with 70% fading bluing on all parts.  Barrel, receiver and left side of stock are the only serial-numbered parts, and they match. In original 8x50R chambering, bore is a bit dark but very strong rifling. Not import-marked, scarce.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Sht LE No.1 Mk.I*** bolt-action rifle # ER87 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1905.  Very Good overall condition with mostly full finish and mostly bright and strong bore. This rifle still retains its volley-sight and magazine cut-off, charger-guide attached to the bolt head.  Rear sight is windage-adjustable and has bone-inserts in sight slider-buttons. All serialized parts matches receiver, left side of butt-socket has dates of '08, '09, '10 & '11. Buttstock and handguards retains its original finish with many of the expected handling-marks, knocks and compressions. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $950.  C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Enfield No.4 (T) SNIPER bolt-action rifle # S33105 (.303 British) mfg. by BSA Shirley in 1945 and modified to Sniper configuration by Holland & Holland.  Overall Excellent condition, with nearly full stoving finish and decent walnut buttstock (with added wooden cheek-piece) and walnut forend numbered to rifle. No scope or upper scope-mount, 24131 stamped at top of butt. S51 stamped at bottom. All-matching numbers on rifle. Bore is exceptionally mirror-bright and strong (showing little if any actual use), 0-stamped bolt-head, bolt handle matching receiver. Stock has been sanded and refinished long ago, with few handling-marks since.  Includes WWII-era web sling.  Not import-marked, extremely attractive.  PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R     C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.2 bolt-action rifles # A8991 and A8992 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in 1955.  A consecutive pair of UNISSUED Enfields in perfect condition, the first still in arsenal wrap from the factory, the second has been carefully unwrapped and cleaned.  PHOTOS . . . $1650 for both.   C&R     SOLD

CANADIAN Model 1905 Mark II Ross SPORTERIZED straight-pull bolt-action rifle (.303 British) mfg. in Quebec in 1905 (no serial-number) with a late-style bolt. Excellent condition with a mirror-bright bore. rear-sight is a Lyman 57M peep, action has been set in a checkered Bishop sporter stock, PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R    

COLOMBIAN Model FN-49 Saive semiautomatic rifle # 0138 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in c.1952.  Near Excellent, with most original painted finish (stoving) remaining and mirror-perfect bore.  All-matching numbers, Colombian crest on receiver is a bit weak but legible.  Walnut stock has few handling marks and rubber buttplate (see Johnson, The FN-49, page 74). Rare, not import-marked, one of only 1,000 produced in this contract.  PHOTOS . . . $1250.   C&R    SOLD

COLOMBIAN Model 47 bolt-action rifle # 2243-58 (.30-06),  mfg. by Madsen in 1958.   Excellent condition, with 90% or better original black-painted finish, bore is mirror-perfect.  STock has a few scuffs and dings. This was the last military bolt-action designed for general use (complete with very effective muzzle-break and recoil-pad), not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $675.    C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 66211 (7.62x54R) mfg. in 1906 by Tula. Excellent condition with 90% bluing . Matching number on bolt-body, bore is a bit dark but has strong rifling and is counter-bored at muzzle, includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece Finn stock looks new with very few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R  

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 25660 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1928 by Tikka. Excellent condition with 90% bluing. Matching number on bolt-body, bore is mirror-bright and very strong (and NOT counter-bored), includes cleaning-rod. Unusual [SA] stamp on top receiver-flat. Two-piece Finn stock has many handling marks and dings, with an arsenal-repair to the right side. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R  

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 66853 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1933 by Tikka. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% bluing . Matching number on bolt-knob, bore is mirror-bright and very strong (and NOT counter-bored), includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece Finn stock has very few handling marks. Includes correct web-sling. PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R  

FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 23828 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in c.1928 by Tikka. Very Good condition with 60% fading bluing. Matching number on bolt-knob, bore is mirror-bright and very strong (and NOT counter-bored), includes cleaning-rod. One-piece Finn stock has quite a few handling marks and dings, but has not been sanded with original finish. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   

GERMAN Standard Modell bolt-action Mauser rifle # 1845 (8mm) mfg. by Mauser around 1933 with DEATH-HEAD marking topped by SS runes on left side of barrel-shank.  Very Good condition, matching-numbered straight bolt.  Has all early features including finger-grooves on stock. Commercial proofs on left side of barrel-shank and receiver, right side of receiver has arrowhead enclosing number 7. Not import-marked, SS markings guaranteed genuine, a few losses on right side of forend by barrel-band.  PHOTOS . . . $1500.   C&R 

GUATEMALAN Model vz24 bolt-action Mauser rifle # 1592 (7mm) mfg. by CZ in 1924. Very Good or so condition with bold Guatemalan national crest (long-tailed Quetzal bird atop Constitution, crossed rifles behind and crossed swords below) above chamber. Excellent bore, straight-handled bolt mismatched (as usual), some light pitting on metal (especially near the wood line). Stock is a bit banged up but sound.  Very rare, import-mark states it is chambered in .30-06 but it is still in 7mm. . .  PHOTOS . . $450.   C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine # D2592 (7.35x53) mfg. by Gardone in 1939. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full high-gloss bluing, bore bright and strong. Stock has original finish with FAG 39 cartouche on left side, the cut-out sections on the right side (for the "Tromboni" grenade-launcher) are filled in with wood inlays when built. Includes correct sewn-on web sling. Scarce variant, never seen this nice. Not import marked. PHOTO . . . $525.   C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # BV7940 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1940. Very Good condition, with 70% or better thinning blue, bore bright and strong. Wood has been sanded and refinished, bolt has a number that does not match receiver (bolts were not numbered during production of this model). PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

PERSIAN Model 98/29 rifle # T09077 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1929. Excellent condition, with all-matching numbers including matching numbered bayonet. Internally perfect with a mirror-perfect bore, wood is walnut with some contact-marks and abrasions from palletizing and a couple small inventory-stamps. . . . $575.   C&R

POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # KD00512 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1953. Absolutely UNISSUED and in perfect condition, with 100% bluing and a mirror-perfect bore and all-matching numbers. Gorgeous birch stock with only a few very light contact-marks, includes cleaning-rod.  PHOTOS . . . . $450.  C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 Tokarev semiautomatic rifle # ED618  (7.62x54R) mfg. by Kovrov in 1941. Excellent condition, an arsenal rework with 98% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore is mirror-bright and very strong. All matching electropenciled or stamped Russian serial numbers on all parts but magazine. Receiver grooved for scope-rails, muzzle-break is of the four large chamber type. Buttstock has a few minor handling-marks and the usual arsenal-repairs at sides. Includes cleaning-rod and Russian  91/30 web sling with "dog collars". PHOTOS . . . $1150.    C&R    SOLD

SERBIAN Model 1924 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 81223 (8x57) mfg. by Kragujevac in c.1935.  Excellent condition, with nearly full bluing on major parts. Royal Serbian crest above chamber very bold and detailed. All-matching numbers, bore is very strong and mirror-bright, streaked walnut stock has bold cartouche of King Petar II (reigned 1934-1945) on right side, includes cleaning-rod.  Not import-marked, the nicest example I have ever encountered. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 33008 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1961. Excellent condition with 90% bluing throughout. Has a sharp mirror-bore, only numbers on bolt are 115. Stock is of pistol-grip type with some minor dings and compressions and one heavy dent on right side.  Includes one 7-round magazine (more available). PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Model FR-8 Mauser bolt-action tactical carbine # FR8-02603 (7.62x51) mfg. by La Coruña in 1949. Excellent condition, with 95% Parkerized metal surfaces (magazine-floorplate and triggerguard browned from carry) and a sharp mirror-bore. Matching bolt, crest atop receiver is the boldest I have ever seen. Stock looks as if it has been lightly sanded in the past with a few dings and light scratches. Includes correct web-sling. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R     SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 8692 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1916 with bent bolt and no provision for mounting bayonet.. Very Good condition, with 70% original bluing on all parts (magazine-floorplate and triggerguard shows wear from being carried). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore.  All-matching numbers except rear barrel-band. Stock has some dings and handling marks, with some chips near nose-cap. Not import-marked, has soldered-on muzzle-extension. PHOTOS . . . $825.   C&R  

SWEDISH Model 41 Mauser bolt-action SNIPER rifle (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1902 with bent-bolt and lower scope-mount.  Good to Very Good condition, with most original bluing faded or worn completely away. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/0).  No matching serial numbers, cleaning rod not numbered. Walnut stock and handguard has quite a few handling-marks from actual use. Includes correct used leather sling and front sight hood.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R    SOLD