RIFLES

ARGENTINE Model 1909/47 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 002251 (7.65x53) mfg. by F.M.A.P. (Rosario) in 1947.  An Excellent example, with 95% bluing on all metal that should be blued, receiver in the white. Argentine crest above chamber. All-matching numbers with an excellent mirror-bright bore. Local dark wood stock has a few of the expected handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $575.   C&R    SOLD

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # 98113 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1918 with Australian Department of Defense property-marks on left side of chamber.   DRILL-PURPOSE rifle in Excellent-PLUS condition. Nice early "Lithgow shield" emblem on receiver. All matching numbers, bore is dark and filthy, bolt has been rendered inoperable by snipping the firing-pin and welding up the front of the bolt-head (could be made functional simply by using another bolt). Bright yellow DP bands on forend and butt, right side of butt has really nice 1943-dated service cartouches. Very few handling-marks on wood, no magazine. PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R   

BRITISH Lee Metford Mk. II bolt-action sporting rifle # G122 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms Co. in c. 1900.  An undated commercial Long Lee in near Excellent overall condition with no military markings at all. Has fully blued finish with very bright and strong bore. Top of barrel marked JOHN RIGBY & Co., 72 ST. JAMES'S ST, LONDON (the famous sporting arms merchant and manufacturer still doing business at that address today). This rifle still retains its front and rear volley-sights and has magazine cut-off still attached. Right side of butt-socket stamped LEE-SPEED PATENTS  / B. S. A. Co., left side of receiver states FOR CORDITE ONLY. Bolt is not matching receiver (as usual) but retains safety behind bolt-handle. Buttstock and handguards are walnut with some of the expected handling-marks and compressions. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1275.  C&R 

BRITISH SMLE No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # A70394 (.303 British) mfg. by Ishapore in 1918 and has gone through two refurbishments, the first by Ishapore in 1926 (when the magazine cut-off was dispensed with), the second at British Small Arms in 1952 where the BSA-logo barrel was installed. Excellent-PLUS condition, unissued since last through FTR and still in the arsenal grease. All matching numbers, bore is mirror-perfect, wood has some dings on right side. else as nice as can be expected, includes nice web-sling.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $450.  C&R    SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C229 (7x57) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% original deep bluing.  Matching bolt, bolt parts numbered 39, cleaning rod numbered C2512 with pretty strong Chilean crest above chamber.  Strong, mostly bright bore, walnut stock (with 1895-dated cartouche) has original finish with CC stamped on left side. PHOTOS . . . $375.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

CHINESE Model 56 Siminov SKS semiautomatic rifle # 2378320 (7.62x39) mfg. by Factory 26.  Very Good condition with little evidence of use. All parts mismatched, has "jungle" reddish-brown fiberglass military buttstock and handguard (handguard cracked on left side), includes blade-bayonet but no cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $240.   not C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Model 56 Siminov SKS "Cowboy's Companion" semiautomatic carbine (7.62x39) mfg. by Factory 0146.  UNISSUED condition with zero evidence of use. These "paratrooper" configuration SKS's were made by Norinco for a West Coast importer with stock inlet for integral scope mount on left side of receiver (but no mount is attached) and perforated metal handguard as standard equipment.  Major parts matching, bayonet was not allowed to be attached when imported and is not included.  Includes cleaning-kit in butt-trap as well as correct Chinese web-sling. Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $375.   not C&R  SOLD

DUTCH Model 1895 Mannlicher bolt-action carbine # 245E (6.5x53R) mfg. by Steyr in 1897. Very Good condition, with 80% bluing and pitting at the wood-line.  Mis-matched bolt with handle turned-down and lots of pitting on top, bore is dark but pretty strong. Stock is walnut with some strength filler by metal and weak HEMBRUG 1939-dated cartouche on right side.  Some cracks by buttplate.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225.   Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 6234 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Tula in 1898. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% or better bluing on all metal parts and a bright and very strong bore (counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Left side of receiver stamped GT DEUTSCH (indicating capture by Germany during WWI), Finn property-marked [SA] on left side of barrel-shank. Includes cleaning-rod and metal sling-swivels. Two-piece Finn stock looks to be unissued with a few dings and scratches from storage.  PHOTOS . . . $525.    Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 8468 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1940. Very Good condition with mostly complete bluing on all metal parts and a strong if frosted bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and metal sling-swivels with green-leather sling, Two-piece stock has been sanded with some dings, gouges and scratches from actual use.  PHOTOS . . . $225.    C&R      

FINN Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 52737 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1943. Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal parts and a mirror- bright excellent bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Exterior of round receiver has some minor pitting, magazine-floorplate has no bluing at all. Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod, two-piece Finn pot-belly stock has a few dings, gouges and scratches from storage.  PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 28 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 1382 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by S.I.G. (marked below wood-line) on a scrubbed hexagonal receiver stamped AZF (original rifle captured by Austria during WWI). Near Excellent condition with 90% original bluing. Bolt is not numbered, Bore is a bit dark but strong with a counterbored muzzle, from band does not have nose-cap. Right side of barrel-shank has Civil Guard # S27404.  One-piece stock has quite a few handling-marks (mostly compressions from adjacent rifles), thin cracks in handguard. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R  

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 213518 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1941.  Excellent condition with 95% or better bluing on all metal parts and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has sharp SAKO cartouche and some dings and scratches from actual use. Includes 1972-dated Finn arsenal-tag. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R  

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 225456 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942.  Near Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing on all metal parts and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob and magazine floorplate (both stamped 5456), buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has quite a few round plugs and some dings from storage and transportation. PHOTOS . . . $310.      C&R 

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 242315 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1944.  Very Good condition with 70% or so blotchy bluing on most metal parts and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob and magazine floorplate (both stamped 2315), buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has bold SAKO cartouche quite a few scrapes and dings from actual combat use, thin crack at top of handguard.  Includes 1959-dated Finn arsenal-tag. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R   

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 306267 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1970. Excellent condition with most bluing intact on all metal parts and a mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock has a few small plugs and some minor dings and scratches. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R 

FRENCH Model 1907-15 Berthier bolt-action infantry rifle # M464 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by St. Ettienne in 1916.  Near Excellent condition, bore is strong and somewhat bright, quite a few handling-marks on stock but has original finish. Mismatched bolt, but fully functional, includes 5-round stripper-clip. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # H45356 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne after 1948. Excellent-PLUS arsenal-refurbished condition with 100% parkerized finish intact. Bolt matching receiver, other parts either do not match or are not numbered. Gorgeous mirror-bright bore, includes integral spike-bayonet. Nice dark beech stock has a few minor scuffs and dings from handling and storage but is very attractive. Includes French arsenal-tag from 1975 that is partially detached. PHOTOS . . . $310.  C&R      SOLD

FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # P22053 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne after 1948. Excellent-PLUS arsenal-refurbished condition with 100% parkerized finish intact. Bolt numbered to match. Gorgeous mirror-bright bore. Includes integral spike-bayonet and correct leather sling, wood has a few minor scuffs and dings but is otherwise as-new. PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 711p (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (factory code byf) in 1941.  A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% re bluing and intact Nazi markings. Has all-milled parts (H-type front band) electro-penciled to match receiver. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is laminated with faint Army (eagle over H) cartouches and blued flat buttplate. Has repro cleaning-rod, front sight hood and locking-screws and Yugo leather sling. We sold this rifle several years ago and it looked like this, the customer cleaned the shellac off the stock and (for some reason) removed the bluing from the bolt, so now it looks like THIS which I think is an improvement (except for the bolt). . . $350.   C&R   

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 13574 (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (factory code byf) in 1944.  Near Excellent condition, with 85+% bluing and a mirror-bright bore. Nazi eagle / swastika weak but present,. along with two additional commercial proofs on left side of barrel and receiver. This rifle shows signs of postwar use in Czechoslovakia or somewhere near there, as it has a vz24 sight-hood, an additional sling-swivel at bottom of stock and a vz24 rear barrel-band with bent bottom swivel, front band is of the stamped and welded type. Bolt is numbered 9873 (all bolt-parts also stamped or inscribed 73), triggerguard, magazine-floorplate and buttplate all stamped 13574 to match receiver. Wood is attractive white laminated Nazi stock with no visible cartouches.  Includes cleaning-rod. Early Navy Arms import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $475.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 490 (8x57) mfg. by Bystrica (code dou) in 1945. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% re bluing, intact Nazi markings and a great mirror-bright bore. Has all milled parts electro-penciled to match receiver. Buttstock is solid walnut with clear WaA135 cartouche and cupped buttplate. Includes repro front-sight hood, cleaning-rod and locking-screws.  Stock has diagonal hairline cracks on each side by receiver (definitely can be repaired without a trace, but not be me).  PHOTOS  . . . $475.   C&R  

ITALIAN EAST AFRICA Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action cavalry carbine # 9028P (8x50R) mfg. by Budapest in c.1915. Very Good external condition, with 70% or so bluing, bore is dark and rough (doesn't look as if it has ever been cleaned). Bolt not numbered. buttstock numbered to match receiver and has original finish with bold AOI underlined and cartouche encased in circle on right side along with Arabic numbers in white paint. To investigate the short history of Italian East Africa (1936-1941) click HERE. Not import-marked, still in its original 8x50R caliber. PHOTO . . . $475.   C&R   

IRANIAN Model 49 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 19436 (8x57) mfg. by Mosalsalsasi in 1950 with 18" barrel.  Excellent-PLUS condition with 95% bluing (some spotting on bands) and all-matching numbers. Rear sight has Western numerals, includes cleaning-rod.  Perfect mirror-bore, gorgeous stock with bold cartouches and a couple minor nicks from storage (virtually invisible). Not import-marked, Quite rare (as if I need to actually point that out to anyone) and in absolutely UNIMPROVABLE condition!. PHOTOS . . . $950.   C&R

ROMANIAN Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # GN1125 (7.62x39) mfg. at Cugir in 1959. Excellent-PLUS condition, with full bluing and all-matching numbers with almost no sign of wear. Includes cleaning-rod, perfect mirror-bore, just a few minor dings and scuffs on stock, includes Chinese web sling. An early Century import, and easily the best example we have ever encountered. PHOTOS . . . $525.   C&R (except in California)    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 9088 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser  in 1895 with bent-bolt.  Very Good condition, with 70% original bluing on all parts (more on receiver, less on smaller parts from carry). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, with added muzzle-extension required for importation.  Bolt (and all bolt-parts) numbered 24, rest of rifle has all-matching numbers (88). Walnut stock & handguard has been sanded and refinished long ago, with some of the expected handling-marks and dents. Includes correct sling-buckle. Not import-marked, scarce to see one that has not had the 1914 modifications. PHOTOS . . . $875.   Antique, no FFL required  

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 291592 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1911 with straight bolt and non-threaded muzzle.  Very Good condition, with 60% thinning bluing on all major parts, virtually no blue remaining on small parts (bands, etc). Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore (has unit-disk marked 6 / L.9 / No.18).  All-matching numbers except unnumbered cleaning rod. Walnut stock & handguard has a few scuffs and handling-marks from service use but is sound. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R 

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 464977 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1919 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 90% or better strong bluing on all metal parts. Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore  (disk marked 6.50/2).  All-matching numbers except rear sight and cleaning rod, magazine floorplate bears "crooked crown" rather than a serial number, firing-pin electropenciled 977 to match receiver. Beech stock & handguard has a dings and scratches but is otherwise sound. Buttplate is unit-marked KRT / 1202. A very attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R 

SWEDISH Model 38B Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 611393 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna  in 1941 with bent bolt and threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts (some fading on barrel-bands). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.52/2).  All-matching numbers (bolt-shroud and firing-pin electropenciled to match). Rear sight is calibrated for 100-600 meters. Beech stock & handguard has been sanded and refinished, includes correct used sling. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R

SWISS Model 1931 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull carbine # 220503 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1953. All-matching numbers including magazine.  Excellent condition with most original bluing and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Beech stock and handguard looks to have been refinished, as there is nowhere near as many of the usual dings by buttplate, stock stamped VII 53 beneath buttplate (no soldier's tag present). PHOTO  . . . $350.   C&R     SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3398079 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in December, 1944.  Excellent condition with nearly full uniform light-gray Parkerizing on metal (bolt and operating rod darker) and having a gorgeous mirror-bore (original SA 1-45 barrel). Walnut stock and handguards in really nice condition. Not import-marked, a mostly-correct example with all WWII-era SA-marked parts.   PHOTOS . . . $975.  C&R   SOLD