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THIRTY FOUR EXCEPTIONAL RIFLES
AUSTRALIAN SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # C66223 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow in 1941. Very Good condition with 75% or better fading oil-blacked finish. Bolt handle stamped C66223 to match receiver, no other numbered part matches. Barrel has a bright and strong bore. Coachwood stock and handguards has been lightly sanded, but many WWII-dated Aussie proofs on right side still visible. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R
AUSTRALIAN SMLE No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # 1660A (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow in 1942. Excellent-PLUS (really UNISSUED) condition with perfect phosphate finish. This is one of the rifles assembled in the late 1990's by the Colt Black Powder factory in Brooklyn from usissued spare parts purchased from Lithgow. The bolt handle is stamped 1660A and nose cap stamped A1660 to match receiver, no other parts are numbered. Nearly perfect new Coachwood stock and handguards (manufactured by the Australian firm Slazenger in 1943) has only a few extremely minor handling marks. Includes correct web sling. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R SOLD
BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* SMLE bolt-action rifle # U10480 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1908 with 10-52 dated barrel, went through Factory Thorough Repair at Lithgow in 1954, D↑D (Australian Department of Defense) stamped atop receiver. Very Good condition with some wear on exposed metal. Bore has a gorgeous mirror-bright barrel with strong rifling. All matching numbers. Stock is dark and has a rough finish (looks as if it was steam-cleaned) with a few dents and dings and other handling-marks. Has "Ishie" transverse screw through forend, arsenal-repairs at heel and toe. A very early example, as the SMLE had been only introduced for a year when this rifle was produced. PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R SOLD
BRITISH No.1 Mk.III SMLE bolt-action rifle # F94918 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1917. Very Good condition with some wear on exposed metal. 1937 dated replacement barrel has a very bright bore with strong rifling. No matching serial numbers (rear sight force-matched), features early magazine cut off and windage adjustable rear sight. Stock has some dents and dings and other handling-marks, arsenal-repairs at heel and toe and a well-stamped unit disk on right side. This rifle wears a narrow leather sling that was sewn on. PHOTOS . . . $450. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Enfield No.4 Mk.1 bolt-action rifle # W7441 (.303 British) mfg. by Maltby in 1943. Very Good condition, with bright and strong 4-groove bore, worn external metal (especially small parts, which are browned). Bolt handle matches, no other parts are numbered. Features L-shaped flip rear sight, decent wood has some scuffs and dings. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R SOLD
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.2 Enfield bolt-action IRISH CONTRACT rifle # PF336804 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in December 1954. NEW, unissued, still slathered in 1/4" thick dark brown cosmoline and "mummy wrapped" in brown kraft paper just as it left the factory 70+ years ago. During importation the protective wrapping was partially slit open on the left side to confirm the serial number, and slit open on the forend so they could be import marked on the muzzle by Century Arms, these are otherwise as they left the factory and put into storage until needed (but they never were). . . $1750. C&R
BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.2 Enfield bolt-action rifle # A8753 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in 1955. NEW, unissued, slathered in 1/4" thick dark brown cosmoline and "mummy wrapped" in brown kraft paper just as it left the factory 70+ years ago. Same info as above. . . $1750. C&R
EGYPTIAN "Hakim" semiautomatic rifle # 1470 (8x57) mfg. by Maadi in 1961. Excellent or better condition, full original blued finish with very strong mostly bright bore. Beech stock and handguard likely was sanded when crack in handguard was repaired at arsenal (with almost ne handling marks since). Extremely attractive and a very early example. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # K88477 (7.5x54mm) mfg. by St. Ettienne in 1945. Excellent-PLUS condition, an arsenal refurb with 99% or better dark Parkerized finish on all metal. Mirror-bright bore, only bolt number matches. Is of postwar configuration, stock and handguard have basically zero handling marks. Includes integral spike-bayonet. PHOTOS . . . $675. C&R SOLD
FRENCH Model 1936-51 MAS bolt-action rifle # G46162 (7.5x54mm) mfg. by St. Ettienne in November 1958. Excellent-PLUS condition, an arsenal refurb with 99% or better dark Parkerized finish on all metal. Mirror-bright bore, only bolt number matches. Stock and handguard have very few handling marks. Includes integral spike-bayonet & grenade launcher, numbered arsenal tag (dated April 21, 1970) tied to ring. PHOTOS . . . $750. C&R (no California sales) SOLD
FRENCH Model 1936-51 MAS bolt-action rifle # G1626 (7.5x54mm) mfg. by St. Ettienne in 1957. Excellent-PLUS condition, an arsenal refurb (done at Tulle in September 1977) with full Parkerized finish on all metal. Is still encased in its original waxed cloth from the arsenal and has not been removed (left side of covering has been slit open to visually confirm serial number and to apply import marking). A rare opportunity. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R (no California sales) SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2684e (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code S/42) in 1936. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact bold Weimar eagles on left side of receiver and barrel. Bore is strong and mirror bright, most parts electropenciled 2684. Solid wood stock with flat buttplate has clear WaA135 eagle/swastika proof on right side. Includes repro cleaning-rod and locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $1050. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 5271b (8x57) mfg. by ERMA (code ax) in 1941. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact bold Nazi eagle/swastika on left side of receiver and barrel. Bore is strong and mirror bright. Laminated stock is sound with flat buttplate, clear Weimar eagle (with closed wings) above H on right side. Includes repro cleaning-rod and locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $1225. C&R
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 4893o (8x57) mfg. by Bystrica (code dou) in 1944. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact bold Nazi eagle/swastika on left side of barrel. Bore is strong and very bright. Stamped barrel bands, has nice laminated stock is sound with cupped buttplate. Includes repro front sight hood, cleaning-rod and locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $1150. C&R SOLD
GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 50864d (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code byf) in 1944. A Russian reworked rifle in Excellent condition, with 100% rebluing and intact bold Nazi eagle/swastika on left side of receiver and barrel. Bore is strong and mirror bright. Laminated stock is sound with cupped buttplate, eagle above H on right side. Includes repro cleaning-rod but no locking-screws. PHOTO . . . $1400. C&R
INDIAN Enfield No.2A bolt-action rifle # A23360 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Ishapore Arsenal in 1965. Near Excellent condition, with clean dark phosphate metal surfaces. All matching serial numbers, bore is very bright and sharp. Stock has original finish with some contact marks, rear handguard has usual small dovetailed repair, "Ishie screw" present. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R SOLD
INDIAN Enfield No.2A1 bolt-action rifle # K3733 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Ishapore Arsenal in 1966. Near Excellent condition, with nearly full thick black enamel paint metal (chipping in some places). All matching serial numbers except magazine, bore is very bright and sharp. Stock has beautiful finish with zero contact marks, rear handguard has usual small dovetailed repairs, "Ishie screw" present. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
ITALIAN Model BM59 semiautomatic rifle # 0812 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Beretta in the early 1960's as a selective fire weapon based on the M1 Garand, and rebuilt by James River Armory. Excellent-PLUS condition, with perfect Parkerized finish and mirror-perfect bore. Has winter trigger (a small lever so one can pull the trigger with a gloved hand) installed. Includes TWO detachable 20-round magazines and attached folding heavy-duty bipod. Stock is pristine. PHOTOS . . . $1950. NOT C&R
PERSIAN Model 98/29 rifle # P5910 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1939 (1317 Anno Hijera). Excellent condition, with all-matching serial numbers. Internally perfect with a mirror-perfect bore. Wood is walnut with nice grain and a beautiful furniture-type finish. Some scuffs and contact-marks from transportation and storage, but little sign of actual use.
PHOTOS. . . $1150.* C&R SOLDSOVIET Model SVT-40 Tokarev semiautomatic rifle # CG1902 (7.62x54R), mfg. at Tula in 1942. Excellent refurbished condition with a strong bright bore. Electropenciled serial numbers on all numbered parts, bolt has plum color, receiver is NOT grooved for scope-mount. Features 12-slotted muzzle-break. Naval stock (with rear sling slot instead on swivel) and handguard has some of the usual scrapes in the Russian shellac and has a few scratches and handling marks. Includes cleaning-rod and unmarked 10-round magazine. PHOTOS . . . $2650.* C&R
SOVIET Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # OK2925 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula in . Excellent refurbished example with 100% blue and a chromed mirror-bright bore. All matching serial numbers, bolt-carrier has been blackened during refurb process, blade-bayonet still bright. Has lovely laminated stock. Includes original numbered box from the importer (over 30 years ago) containing web sling, cleaning kit, stripper clips and instruction manual. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # BI4346 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula in . Excellent refurbished example with 100% blue and a chromed mirror-bright bore. All matching serial numbers, bolt-carrier has been blackened during refurb process, blade-bayonet still bright. Has lovely laminated stock. Includes original numbered box from the importer (over 30 years ago) containing web sling, cleaning kit, stripper clips and instruction manual. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R SOLD
SOVIET Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # AV4098 (7.62x39) mfg. at Tula in 1954. Excellent condition, does not appear to be a refurb with full remaining external blued finish. All matching serial numbers (including stock), chrome-lined bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Includes cleaning-rod, with original web sling. Very attractive laminated stock has a few dings and scuffs with bold cartouches on left side, but is otherwise sound. A very early Century import, and extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $1175. C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle # 242942 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1909 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing on all parts. Has strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/1). All matching serial numbers (except cleaning rod, as usual). Walnut stock & handguard has original finish with some of the expected dings and scratches from the past 116 years. Includes front sight hood and metal thread protector on muzzle. PHOTOS . . . $575.* C&R SOLD
SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 662095 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1942 with bent-bolt and threaded muzzle (wearing an aftermarket muzzle-break). Excellent condition, with 90% bluing on all metal parts and little apparent wear (thinning only on triggerguard). Has very strong markings and a mirror perfect extremely strong bore (disk marked 6.51/1). All numbered parts stamped (or etched) 095. Rear sight is ladder version calibrated from 100 to 600 meters. Beech stock & handguard has a few scuffs. Includes correct Excellent condition leather sling with quick-detach hook and front sight hood. PHOTOS . . . $800. C&R
SWEDISH Model 41B SNIPER bolt-action rifle # 38511 (6.5x55), mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1900. MISSING SCOPE and UPPER SCOPE MOUNT. A very nice EXCELLENT specimen, with 95% bluing, only bolt knob, bolt release and both barrel-bands stamped 511 (matching), remaining numbered parts not matching (as usual for these). 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 beech with nearly zero handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $1450.* C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-11 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 64307 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1917 and privatized in 1937. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 95% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish with some of the usual scuffs and handling marks, soldier's tag beneath buttplate. PHOTO . . . $475. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 963988 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1951. All-matching serial numbers, Excellent or better condition with full original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Beech stock and handguard has original finish and the usual scuffs and handling marks and dated IX 48 under buttplate, soldier's tag under buttplate. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R SOLD
SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 230054 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1954. All-matching serial numbers, Excellent or better condition with full original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish and quite a few scuffs and handling marks and dated XI 44 under buttplate, soldier's tag under buttplate. PHOTO . . . $650. C&R
U.S.A. Model of 1917 bolt-action infantry rifle # 182615 (.30-06) mfg. by Remington in February 1918 with a R 2-18 barrel. Bolt made by Eddystone, stock marked R (for Remington). Excellent condition with 95% Parkerized finish on metal and a very strong and very bright bore (gauges TE = 2.0, MW = 2.0) . Walnut stock has a few handling marks, with both AAX and a boxed 3 G M - K cartouches. Not import marked with CMP certificate of authenticity PHOTOS . . . $1475. C&R
U.S.A. Model 03-A3 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 3655231 (.30-06), receiver mfg. by Smith-Corona in February 1943 with SA 2-43 barrel. Excellent condition with 90% Parkerizing on all metal. Bore is mirror-bright and very strong (gauges TE = 1.5, MW = 0.5) with 2-groove rifling. Walnut stock has nice finish with only a few handling marks, boxed FJA and crossed cannon ordnance cartouches as well as a boxed RIA (Rock Island Arsenal) cartouche. Includes front sight hood. Not import-marked with CMP certificate of authenticity. PHOTOS . . . $1450. C&R
U.S.A. Model M1 Carbine semiautomatic rifle # 5079602 (.30 Carbine) mfg. by Inland (a divsion of General Motors) in August 1944 with a 8-44 dated Inland barrel. Excellent condition, metal has very little wear to Parkerized finish with a mirror bright bore and with 1.50 muzzle-wear. This features a round-topped bolt, flip-type safety, adjustable rear sight and late front band with bayonet-lug. Walnut stock and handguard has usual dings and handling marks, large crossed-cannon ordnance cartouche on right side. Includes one 15-round magazine. Not import-marked, a gorgeous example. PHOTOS . . . $1625. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48A Mauser bolt-action rifle # G21971 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1953. Excellent-PLUS condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with full bluing and a mirror-bright bore. Bold Tito-era crest above chamber, all matching serial numbers. Has stamped triggerguard and magazine floorplate, stock and handguard look new with some very minor contact marks. Includes cleaning-rod and front sight-hood. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R SOLD
YUGOSLAVIAN Model 1959/66 A1 SKS semiautomatic rifle # T-675844 (7.62x39) mfg. by Zastava in 1983. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better bluing, perfect bore and all-matching serial numbers with integral bayonet. Has non-ported grenade-launcher and flip-up night-sights. Wood is beech and looks new (may have been professionally smoothed, as it is not as rough and "hairy" as these usually are). Includes cleaning-rod, absolutely beautiful example! PHOTOS . . . $925. C&R SOLD
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