RIFLES

ALBANIAN Model SKS semiautomatic rifle # 0532-78 (7.62x39) mfg. at Umgramsh military arms factory in 1978.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 95% or better bluing on metal. All-matching numbers with a near-perfect mirror chrome-lined bore. Wood looks to have been lightly sanded in the recent past, as these NEVER look this damned gorgeous!  Cleaning-kit and oil-bottle in butt-traps. Includes web sling with red 42 on it. By far the nicest example of this we have ever encountered. PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Model No.5 Mk.1 Enfield bolt-action "Jungle Carbine" # E7299 (.303 British) mfg. at Fazakerly in January 1945. Very Good to Excellent condition, with 90% intact military oil=blacked finish on metal. All matching numbers (except magazine) with strong 5-groove bore and 3-marked bolt-head.  Wood has very few handling marks.  PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

CHINESE Model 56 Siminov SKS PUBLIC SECURITY FORCES semiautomatic rifle # 24002379 (7.62x39) mfg. by Factory 0141 in 1979.  Excellent-PLUS condition with very little evidence of use. All-matchi8ng numbers with a strong, mirror-bright bore, wood has some superficial scrapes and a few dings in finish. Includes cruciform spike bayonet, two Chinese characters (Security Forces) on right side of receiver. Includes correct sling and cleaning-kit in butt-trap. Scarce. PHOTOS . . . $450.   not C&R     SOLD

EGYPTIAN Model Hakim semiautomatic rifle # 44119 (8mm) mfg. by Maadi in 1965.   Near Excellent condition, with 95% original blued finish and strong extremely bright bore (much better than is usually seen). Stock has been lightly sanded. Includes 10-round detachable magazine that for some reason refuses to lock in magazine well (an easy adjustment, I suppose). PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 7920 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1927 with a stepped barrel. Excellent condition with full bluing and an extremely and mostly bright bore (counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, includes cleaning-rod, magazine has sling-swivel on front. Two-piece Finn stock has very few handling-marks and is quite attractive. PHOTOS . . . $450.      C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 42691 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1943 on a Remington receiver. Excellent condition with full bluing. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt, includes cleaning rod. One piece Russian buttstock made of American Black Walnut by New England Westinghouse is in excellent condition with bold round "English Contract" cartouche on left side. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 77150 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1934 by Tikka. Excellent condition with 95% original bluing. Bolt-body matching, bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes cleaning-rod. Two-piece stock has only a few minor handling-marks and scratches, small arsenal-repair to heel. PHOTOS . . . $575.   C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 28/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 56892 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1938 by SAKO. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% original bluing. Bolt-knob matching, bore is excellent and mirror-bright, includes cleaning-rod and excellent green web-sling. Two-piece stock has only a few minor handling-marks and scratches. PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 3384 (8x57) mfg. by Mauser (code S/42) in 1937.  An all-original non-import rifle in Near Excellent condition, with 80% bluing, all matching numbers except for bolt (numbered 10659d, all bolt parts matching). Has all-milled parts. The bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Buttstock is solid hardwood with a plethora of eagle over WaA63 cartouches and flat buttplate.  Includes cleaning-rod correct sling. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $750.   C&R    SOLD

HUNGARIAN Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # BG3749 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Budapest  in 1953. Very Good condition with mostly full if thin bluing on all metal parts and a strong (if a little dark) bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Only buttplate matching receiver, lacking cleaning-rod. Buttstock has quite a few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $75.      C&R   SOLD

ISRAELI Model 98k Mauser bolt-action rifle # 669290 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Fabrique National in the mid-1950's.  Near Excellent condition, with 75+% graying metal finish and matching bolt. Top of receiver stamped with massive Star of David IDF logo. Bore is bright and extremely strong (with a few small dark areas). Wood is beech with 7.62 branded at bottom, with several dings and minor gouges as well as a few minor handling-marks.  Includes front sight hood, no cleaning-rod (stock is not routed for one), has winter triggeruard with non-removable magazine floorplate. Has very tiny import-marks on left side of receiver at wood-line. PHOTOS  . . . $450.   C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Carcano bolt-action short rifle # N3963 (7.35x53) mfg. at Terni in early 1939. Excellent-PLUS condition with full original bluing intact, bore is strong and mittor-bright. Finn property-marked with [SA] on left side of barrel. Stock is matching with original finish with very few handling-marks and includes correct [SA] marked leather sling. Includes rare and functional  FOLDING KNIFE BAYONET in excellent condition with scabbard. Both items have pierced wooden collector-tag tied with string, showing they have been together for a very long time.  Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $575.  C&R   SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 20 # 71939 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in c.1942. Near Excellent condition with mostly full original bluing (bottom of mag-floorplate and triggerguard browned from carry), all-matching numbers (welded cocking piece likely a replacement), mum ground but partially visible.  This type has the ladder peep-sight without aircraft wings, no monopod or action-cover. Excellent chrome-lined mirror bore, original unsanded finish on wood with very few of the expected handling-marks, no import-marks. Includes original cleaning-rod.  PHOTO . . . $350. C&R   SOLD

PERSIAN Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 9731-1 (8x57), mfg. by Brno in 1931 (A.H. 1309).  Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing. Has perfect mirror-bright bore and all-matching numbers, all markings clean with a magnificent lion-crest above chamber. Some minor pitting on left side of receiver and atop adjacent bolt-body, missing cleaning-rod. Beech stock has thin hairline crack behind tang which has been arsenal-repaired with dowels crossways through the stock in the wrist area. Includes correct original leather sling (which are virtually never encountered). Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTOS . . . $600.  C&R    SOLD

SERBIAN Model 1924 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # A6811 (8x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1926.  Near Excellent condition, with mostly full bluing, royal Serbian crest above chamber very bold and detailed. Correct Serbian M24 bolt (and all bolt-parts) mismatched but remainder of rifle matching. Bore is strong and somewhat bright, stock has cartouche of King Alexander I (reigned 1926-1934) on right side, includes cleaning-rod, sling and correct muzzle-cap.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 384717 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1916 with straight bolt and non-threaded muzzle.  Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/2).  All-matching numbers except rear sight (cleaning rod not numbered). Streaked Elm stock & handguard has a few scratches and handling-marks but is extremely attractive with original leather sling and front sight hood. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 509231 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1924 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle, Finnish property-marked [SA] on left side of receiver.  Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing on all major parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/0) with metal muzzle-cap.  All-matching numbers, cleaning rod not numbered. Beech stock & handguard has original finish with very few minor handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $495.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 666628 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna  in 1942 with bent bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Near Excellent condition, with 85% original bluing on all parts (come wear on bands, magazine floorplate and triggerguard from carry). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.52/1).  All-matching numbers (bolt shroud, safety and firing-pin electropenciled to match). Rear sight is of the T-type calibrated for 150-600 meters. Beech stock & handguard has a few minor scratches and handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. Model M1 Garand semiautomatic rifle # 3369285 (.30-06) mfg. by Springfield Armory in January, 1945.  Very Good condition with much uniform light-gray Parkerizing on metal and having a gorgeous mirror-bore (replacement SA 8-50 barrel with white chamber). Birch stock with walnut handguards a bit beat-up but serviceable. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $725.  C&R   SOLD