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BRITISH Enfield ShT Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # H20560 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1917. Near Excellent condition, with most remaining oil-blacked finish and a strong mostly bright bore. Bolt-handle and nose-cap is matching. Stock has a dovetailed extension lengthening it by about 1", wood has a glossy finish. Includes correct military web-sling. PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Mark V Enfield bolt-action trials rifle # A1984 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1924. Very Good condition, with over 70% military finish, matching bolt, with a mo9stly bright and strong 4-groove bore. Includes large square receiver aperture sight and magazine-cutoff. Like many of these we have encountered, this rifle was once sporterized by cutting the stock forend and losing the handguard. Since no original Mark V stock sets exist, this rifle has been restored with a Mk.III forend and a fabricated handguard. Not import-marked, scarce transitional model between the No.1 SMLE and the No.4 Enfield series of rifles. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1 Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle # PC28846 (.303 British) mfg. by Fazakerly in January 1945. Excellent condition, an all-original rifle with over 95% original metal finish, all-matching Savage-made parts, and a gorgeous mirror 4-groove bore. All matching numbers (including stock forend and magazine), with 2-marked bolt-head, rear sight is of the milled ladder type. Lovely birch stock and handguards with some dings and scratches from actual use (but still quite lovely). Includes correct military web-sling. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # Z4380 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in January 1947. Very Good condition, with 70% phosphate finish. Bolt and forend numbered to receiver, magazine not numbered. Has very strong (if not very bright) 5-groove bore and 1-marked bolt-head. Now comes the caveat: this cute little carbine must have been too heavy for "Bubba", who decided to sporterize it by cropping the forend of the stock, losing the handguard, and grinding off the bayonet-lug. The forend and handguard have been replaced by reproduction parts purchased from SARCO. It is what it is. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R SOLD
A CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF LONG BRANCH ENFIELDS:
CANADIAN Enfield No.4 Mk.I* bolt-action rifle # 44L8965 & 44L8966 (.303 British) mfg. by Long Branch arsenal in 1943. Both are in Very Good condition, metal has most original finish on all metal parts (magazines and triggerguards are browned from carry) and both have excellent bores that are mirror-bright (65 has a 4-groove barrel, 66 has a 2-groove barrel). There is the number 10 stamped on the left side of the receivers of both (do not know what that indicates). Stocks have a few dings and handling-marks but both are quite decent looking despite having been utilized for their intended purpose. Back of bolt handles numbered to match. Rear sight is a L-shaped flip-type. PHOTO of 8965 PHOTO of 8966 (will not sell separately) . . . $750 / pair. C&R SOLD
CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B8488 (rechambered to 7.62 NATO) mfg. by Loewe in 1895. Very Good condition, with 80% original deep bluing on all metal parts (browned patch on magazine floorplate). Chilean crest above chamber is a bit weak but clear. No matching numbers. Bore is exceptional and mirror-bright. Lovely walnut stock having 1898-dated Chilean cartouche, some dings and handling-marks in the wood from contact with adjacent rifles but has not been sanded. Includes cleaning rod, not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $325. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
DUTCH Model 1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali infantry rifle # R961 (11x52R) mfg. by P. Stevens, Maastricht in 1878 with correct socket-bayonet. Very Good condition, with an excellent, mostly bright strong rifled bore. External metal was "in the white" and has mostly mottled in places and shows some actual external wear, wood was refinished decades ago (likely when converted to the Vitali magazine system) and has the usual diagonal hairline cracks at sides of receiver. All-matching numbers (961), barrel and buttplate renumbered 4602 in 1890 (on left side of barrel-shank and on buttplate) when Vitali magazine was added. Mechanically sound (including the magazine-disconnect), lacks cleaning-rod (as usual) but includes a first-pattern Beaumont socket bayonet that shows a bit of rust but is functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FINN Model 1891 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 34441 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Izhevsk in 1905. with [SA] Finn property-marking on left side of barrel-shank and AZF Austrian capture marking from WWI. Very Good or so condition, with much bluing remaining and very strong markings. Bolt-body stamped 34441 (matching). Bore is bright and very strong (is counterbored at muzzle). Russian one-piece stock has many dings and handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R SOLD
FINN Model P-26 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 5168, chambered in 7.62x54R, barrel mfg. at Finn arsenal AV1 in 1926. Very Good condition, with most external metal worn, barrel-shank "in the white" as is proper for these. Bolt body stamped 5168. Bore is bright and very strong. Russian one-piece stock has 12154 in rectangle on right side with considerable heavy handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R SOLD
FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 05194 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1940 by VKT on a hex receiver. Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing. Bolt body numbered 194 (matching), bore is very bright and strong, includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece Finn stock has a few dings and handling marks buttstock has very attractive "flame" figure in grain, AV3 22003 in rectangle stamped on right side. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 49179 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1942 by FN, Belgium on a hex receiver. Excellent-PLUS, essentially UNISSUED condition with 99% or better bluing. Bolt body numbered 49179 (matching), bore is mirror-bright and strong, includes cleaning-rod and attached Finn arsenal-tag. Two-piece Finn stock has a few minor handling marks but is essentially AS NEW, handguard looks to be reused. Awesome condition. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1866/74/M80 Chassepot-Gras bolt-action rifle # P88024 (11mm Gras) mfg. by St. Éttienne in 1873 as a Chassepot needlefire and converted to the Gras cartridge system by St. Éttienne in 1883, with correct bayonet and scabbard. Excellent condition, as nice an example as one could hope to ever see. Metal finish is blued and, though a bit subdued by age, no pitting or evidence of rust is visible. No matching numbers (expected for a conversion), bore is exceptional and mirror-bright (literally appears as-new) and is fully functional. Walnut stock has original finish with many dings, scratches and contact marks but no cracks. 1876-dated St. Éttienne bayonet is in Very Good condition, paint on scabbard most chipped away. PHOTOS . . . $750. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1892MD Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # D54306 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Châttelerault in 1917. Excellent condition, N-marked chamber, all-matching serial-numbers on all numbered parts (stock crudely renumbered to match). Bore is mostly bright and very strong, metal has full blued finish. Very few handling-marks on walnut stock. Fully functional. Not import-marked, extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle M-16 Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # AD5830 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Continsouza in 1918. Excellent or better condition, N-marked chamber, all matching serial numbers. Bore is amazingly bright and strong, metal is nicely blued. A few handling-marks and scratches on beech stock but better than most, fully functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle M-16 Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # B35683 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by St. Éttienne (likely as an M1892), refurbished and rebarreled in 1932. Excellent or better condition, N-marked chamber, all matching serial numbers exceept for bolt (which is an unnumbered arsenal or field replacement). Bore is amazingly bright and strong, metal is nicely blued. A few handling-marks and scratches on stock but better than most, cartouche on stock too faint to read, fully functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle M-16 Berthier bolt-action mousqueton # F26463 (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by St. Éttienne (likely as an M1892), refurbished and rebarreled in 1933. Excellent or better condition, N-marked chamber, all matching serial numbers. Bore is amazingly bright and strong, metal is nicely blued. A few handling-marks and scratches on stock but better than most, cartouche date faint but readable, fully functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Modéle 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # M91566 (7.5x54) mfg. by St. Éttienne in July 1946. Very Good PLUS condition, NOT arsenal refurbished with 80% external stoving (black enamel) finish. All matching numbers with shiny, bright bore and very bold cartouches on stock. A few scuffs on stock, includes integral spike-bayonet and correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R
GREEK Model 1867 Rolling-Block single-shot rifle # 191 (.42 Berdan), mfg. by Remington in 1870. Very Good condition, receiver and barrel browned with patina. Bore is somewhat bright and extremely strong, Swedish-type crowns struck on left side of barrel-shank, receiber and forend of stock. Nice walnut buttstock and forend has original finish with very few of the expected handling-marks. Completely functional, includes cleaning-rod. Scarce to rare. PHOTO . . . $950. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
ITALIAN Model 1870/87/16 Vetterli-Vitali bolt-action infantry rifle # MO8779 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Brescia in 1882 and converted to single-shot for some unknown reason (training?). Excellent refinished condition, with full bluing on external metal. Bore is mostly bright but the rifle appears to be functional. Buttstock has been lengthened by 1/2", with faint Spanish Civil War cartouche (flaming bomb containg MB 8 in two lines) on right side. Quite attractive, not import-marked, not recommended for shooting. PHOTO . . . $475. Antique, no FFL required
JAPANESE Type 30 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle 126613 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1904. Very Good condition with most original bluing mottled from age, bore is strong but not very bright. Mum is intact. No matching serial numbers (I have not removed it from the stock to check assembly numbers). Bolt has hook-safety. Stock was lightly sanded years ago with a few minor losses. Missing cleaning rod, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R SOLD
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle No Series, # 18955 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in late1939. Excellent condition with nearly full original bluing and bright and strong chrome-lined bore. Mum has been heavily ground. No matching numbers other than front band, includes original cleaning rod with anti-aircraft rear sights. Wood has original finish with handling marks, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $325. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 5, # 95568 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in late1941. Good or so condition a real war-relic with all external metal rusted, bore is mostly bright and strong. Mum has been heavily ground. All matching numbers including all bolt parts, includes original cleaning rod with anti-aircraft rear sights. Wood has quite a lot of shrapnel damage and it once had a tag attached with two long screws on right side, diagonal; crack on right side by barrel-band. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $225. C&R
JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action short rifle Series 20, # 6143 (7.7x58) mfg. at Kokura in late1943. Very Good or better condition with most bluing intact. Mum has been heavily ground. No matching numbers, missing cleaning rod. Wood has original finish and has not been sanded. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $295. C&R
NORWEGIAN Model 1867 Rolling-Block single-shot rifle # 17465 (12.17x44mm rimfire), mfg. by Koinigsberg Arsenal in 1874. Very Good condition, receiver and barrel "in the white" (though a bit subdued by age). Bore is somewhat bright and extremely strong, rear sight has been replaced by small and simple non-adjustable open sight. Decent walnut buttstock and forend has original finish with the expected handling-marks (hairline crack on butt on left side of tang). Completely functional, no cleaning-rod. Scarce to rare. PHOTO . . . $825. Antique, no FFL required SOLD
SPANISH Model 1921 Destroyer bolt-action carbine # 38312 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Ayra Duria in 1963 (Eibar date-code i1). Excellent condition with 90% bluing throughout. Has a sharp mirror-bore, only numbers on bolt are 15. Stock is of pistol-grip type with quite a lot of pretty striped figure. Includes one 7-round magazine (more available cheap). A few minor handling-marks on wood, but as nice as these get. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
TURKISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 30479 (8x57), mfg. by Mauser Oberndorf in 1894/5 (dated A.H. 1312). Very Good condition, with 90% bluing on barrelled receiver, only traces of brown bluing on triggerguard, magazine-floorplate and barrel-bands. Ottoman markings atop receiver removed when rechambered to 8mm by Ankara arsenal in 1937. Has very strong markings. bolt not matching (as usual) and a strong mostly bright bore. Walnut stock & handguard has some of the expected handling marks but is sound without cracks. Includes cleaning rod.. PHOTOS . . . $375. Antique, no FFL required
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