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HANDGUNS

BELGIAN Model 1908 Bayard semiautomatic pistol #216006 (.32 ACP),  mfg. by Pieper circa 1920. Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing, Belgian postwar proofs on right side.  Bore excellent and mirror-bright, all matching-numbers.  This was the smallest pistol ever officially adopted by any army, and were issued by Belgium both during and after WWI.  Nice black-rubber grips marked BAYARD, see Adamek, "Pistols of World War I", page 110. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R 

BRITISH Webley Mark IV revolver # 100916 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Webley & Scott Ltd.  in 1945.  Very Good condition, with most phosphate finish remaining, WAR FINISH stamped on left side of frame, very "tight" action (when trigger is pulled) and a strong and brilliant bore. All-matching numbers, a decent example with black-plastic WEBLEY-logo grips. Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $250. C&R  SOLD

BRITISH Model 1907 semiautomatic pocket-pistol with external hammer # 54525 (.25 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Scott Ltd.  circa 1922. Very Good condition, with 60% or so original bluing. All-matching numbers, a decent example with rough dark bore, black-plastic grips and 6-round magazine. One of the smallest and lightest semiautomatic pistols ever made. Not import-marked, functional except for safety will not engage.  PHOTOS . . . $200. C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model CZ-27 semiautomatic pistol #40825 (.32 ACP) mfg. at Ceska Zbrojovka, Strakonice in c.1939.  Excellent  condition with 94% original bluing (some minor contact-marks to sides of slide) and much golden hue on trigger and extractor. Fantastic high-polish finish to metal, all-matching numbers. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, markings are very sharp (including Nazi WaA76 inspection marking) and dark-brown CZ-logo bakelite grips have a small chip on the lower front edge. Not import-marked, a very early example.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model CZ-50 semiautomatic pistol #729656 (.32 ACP) mfg. at Ceska Zbrojovka, Strakonice in c.1952.  Excellent  condition with 90% original bluing and minor holster-wear at front of slide. All-matching numbers, bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Includes two magazines and excellent dark-brown leather holster. PHOTOS . . . $175.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1935A semiautomatic pistol (7.65 French  Longue) # G1728A mfg. in the late 1940's by Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques.  Very Good condition with 80% painted finish (which is chipping as usual), excellent mirror-bore and extremely smooth functioning.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225.   C&R   

GERMAN Model 1928 "Export" semiautomatic pistol #167960 (7.65mm, .32 ACP) mfg. by Sauer & Son at Suhl c. 1928. All-matching numbers, near excellent condition with wear only at sharp edges.  This pistol has a near-perfect, mirror bore, and much fire-blue remaining on the safety and extractor.  Rare, only a few thousand of this model were produced for export. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $525. C&R   

SERBIAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol #30372 (.380 ACP) mfg. at Fabrique National (Belgium) in c.1935.   Excellent condition with 98% original bluing and an excellent, mirror-bright bore. Serbian crest and legend on right side extremely bold. Has original FN 6-shot .380 magazine. All-matching numbers, dark-brown FN-marked bakelite grips show very little wear.  These Serbian variants are not common, especially not anywhere in this condition.  Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $550.   C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 (400) semiautomatic pistol #54745 (9mm Largo), mfg. by Astra in c.1934.  Very Good condition, all-matching numbers with around 60% original bluing, some holster-wear, front bushing a bit buggered with pliers due to a  previous owner not knowing how to disassemble it. Bore bright with strong lands and grooves and scattered minor pitting. 8+1 round mag, with heel-type release and brownish Bakelite ASTRA-logo grips with some contact-marks from being stored without protection from adjacent pistols. No commercial proofs, but has early military acceptance-mark (Y in circle) stamped on left side of triggerguard  Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $195.  C&R 

SPANISH Model 600/43 semiautomatic pistol #51067 (9mm Parabellum), mfg. by Astra in 1945.  Excellent, all-matching numbers with at least 95% original bluing (with much "fire-blue" on the extractor) and a near-perfect mirror bore. One non-matching 8+1 round mag and one un-numbered spare magazine, with very nice checkered-walnut grips and full-flap military holster with LBPN 34670 police-markings stamped on the back. A lovely example, not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R  

U.S.A. Model 1908 semiautomatic vest-pocket pistol #78669 (.25 ACP) mfg. by Colt in 1912. Excellent condition, 95% finish with all-matching numbers and vivid case-colors on trigger and grip-safety, two mottled patches (from sweat?) on left of slide. Bore is near-pristine and mirror-bright. Hard-rubber Colt grips, not import-marked.  One of the nicest early examples I have ever seen (over 409,000 of these were produced 1908-1941).  PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. "Victory Model" revolver #V36564 (.38 Special) with 5" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1942. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better original Parkerized finish and a near-perfect bore, UNITED STATES PROPERTY marked, case-colors still near 100% on hammer and trigger. All-matching parts, very few contact-marks on metal and grips, initials G.H.D. and flaming-bomb proof on butt. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

RIFLES

BRAZIL Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action infantry rifle #7482Nn (7x57) mfg. by DWM, Oberndorf in c.1914.   Very Good, with around 80% original bluing (receiver in the white as is proper for these). Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, Brazilian crest is bold and attractive.  All-matching numbers, complete with cleaning-rod, some areas of pitting at wood-line.  Somewhat battered walnut stock, unsanded with original finish (very bold cartouches, including circled B in diamond flag) having considerable handling-marks from actual use. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model P-14 "Enfield" bolt-action rifle #71781 (.303 British) mfg. by Eddystone in 1915. An original WWI example with all-original E-marked parts and all-matching numbers. Most Parkerized finish remaining on metal, bands, magazine-floorplate and triggerguard has turned brown from carry. Rear volley peep-sight missing (as usual) as well as pointer on front, but dial-face is still there, the circular hole where unit-disk was has been plugged. Wood has numerous handling-marks, dents, scratches and a couple gouges. Bore is quite strong and bright. PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R  SOLD

BULGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull long-rifle #9874M (in original 8x50R caliber, NOT rechambered to 8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917.  Very Good condition, not arsenal-refinished with 70% or so original bluing and strong mostly-bright bore.  Barrel and stock numbered 5150Y, with Bulgarian "pine-cone" cartouches on left side and bottom of stock, bolt not numbered (and does not appear to have ever been). Wood has expected dings and handling-marks but is otherwise sound. Not import-marked, a decent example of this far from common infantry long-rifle.  PHOTOS . . . $350. C&R    SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # A9788 (7mm) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Very Good condition, with 80% original factory bluing and very strong Chilean crest above chamber. All-matching numbers, bore is somewhat bright and strong with well-defined lands and grooves. Buttstock is reddish walnut with slightly lighter-hued handguard, each having been sanded long ago with only a few of the expected handling-marks since, small insignificant crack at left side of forend. Not import-marked  PHOTO . . . $250.   Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

COLOMBIAN Model 50 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle #18602 (.30-06) mfg. by Fabrique National in 1950.  Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% original factory Parkerizing and all-matching numbers.  22.75"" barrel, the bore excellent and mirror-bright with crisp rifling.   Colombian crest on receiver with COLOMBIA above and FUERZAS MILITARES below, .30 stamped on rear of receiver, includes cleaning-rod.  Has milled magazine-follower and flat milled buttplate.  Buttstock is vivid tigerstripe walnut and is GORGEOUS with very few minor handling-marks.  PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R    SOLD

CZECH Model VZ-52 semiautomatic rifle # A65482 (7.62x45), mfg. in 1957 at Brno. Excellent condition, with most remaining exterior finish intact except on handguard and magazine and has an amazingly mirror-bright bore. Wood has original finish, sound but with a few handling-marks, hairline-crack in left side has been arsenal-repaired.  Handguard is not matching but fits and functions quite nicely.  Includes scarce front-sight hood and a stamped metal piece (of uncertain purpose) in butt-trap.  PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model VZ-52 semiautomatic rifle # G67164 (7.62x45), mfg. in 1956 at Brno. Excellent condition, with most remaining exterior metal finish intact and has an amazingly mirror-bright bore. Wood has been totally refinished and is glossy tan in color with added cupped buttplate held on by two screws (looks proper but is not).  Hairline-crack at wrist repaired before refinishing.   Includes correct 1960-dated sling in new condition. PHOTOS . . . $275. C&R   SOLD

EGYPTIAN  "Hakim" semiautomatic rifle #30800 (8x57) mfg. by Maadi in 1961.  Excellent PLUS condition, 98% original bluing with a gorgeous mirror-bore. Wood has original finish with some of the usual handling-marks but nothing major and is quite attractive, unit-disk numbered 2093 with white-painted Arabic number on right side. PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

EGYPTIAN "Rasheed" semiautomatic carbine #7594 (7.62x39), mfg. at Maadi  in 1968. Excellent condition, with 95% external bluing and a mirror chrome-line bore. Excellent wood with original finish having very few handling-marks and dings, Arabic letters painted on right side. PHOTOS . . . $475.  C&R   SOLD

FINN Model P-26 Mosin-Nagant infantry rifle #5609 (7.62x54R), barrel relined in 1926 at AV-1, built on a 1915-dated Tula receiver. Excellent PLUS externally with 98% remaining bluing, mismatched bolt (#5885).  Gorgeous Westinghouse buttstock made of American black-walnut with faint "English Contract" cartouche on left side has very few handling-marks, birch handguard has 3" hairline crack lengthwise. Bore is somewhat bright with some crud in the grooves, counterbored at muzzle. A very scarce rifle that is both hard to find and extremely nice for type. PHOTOS . . . $350.    C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model M16 bolt-action Berthier cavalry-carbine #B46538 (8x50R), mfg. by Chatellerault in 1930. Very Good condition with about 80% original bluing and a strong, bright bore, N-marked chamber, receiver-markings faint. All-matching numbers (unusual for these), buttstock and handguard have many battle-scars and handling-marks but are sound. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # H30122 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1983. Excellent PLUS condition, rifle has full dark parkerized finish, all matching numbers (except engraved # on bolt, as usual) and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore. Virtually no handling marks on the wood or metal. This DELUXE package includes SIX excellent 10-round magazines (four of them still-sealed in plastic), two new leather magazine-pouches, rubber buttplate, bayonet & scabbard (in plastic), night-sights with cloth bag in new leather pouch, various French slings and load-bearing equipment, and other numerous accessories (pouches, cleaning-kit, spare springs, tools, etc.) still sealed in arsenal poly-bag and in like-new condition PLUS original French APX-L806 sniper scope and mount in separate used military leather case (with manual).  Essentially this kit includes EVERY piece of equipment one could acquire to accompany a 1949/56 rifle. Also includes padded hard-case, additional shipping required (40 pounds gross weight).  PHOTOS  . . . $850.  C&R  

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle #HH3998 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in 1897.   Excellent condition with 98% bluing and very bold markings. Slightly worn but still mostly bright bore. Buttstock is nearly pristine and numbered to receiver but 1942-dated cartouche tells me that it was a WWII-era replacement that has a few marks from being stacked and stored. Includes cleaning-rod, has excellent-quality metal for its age.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS .  . . $325.    Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

JAPANESE Type 30 Arisaka bolt-action long-rifle #439007 (7.7x58) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1903. Excellent condition with full original bluing (some light pitting at wood-line), no matching numbers, intact mum.  This type has the 31 1/4" barrel and a hook-type safety, includes brass-tipped cleaning-rod. Dark bore (as usual) but has strong lands and grooves and is certainly shootable.  FINNISH PROPERTY MARKED with Civil-Guard number (S 106279) stamped on right ride of buttstock. Wood has been refinished, likely by the Finns as it appears identical to the wood on other Finn rifles I have seen. Scarce to rare this nice, no import-marks. PHOTO . . . $450. C&R 

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action long-rifle #7722 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in 1939. Excellent condition with full original bluing, all-matching numbers, ground mum.  This type has the 29 3/16" barrel associated with the Type 38, ladder peep-sight without aircraft wings, includes cleaning-rod but lacking  action-cover and monopod. Excellent chrome-lined mirror bore, original unsanded finish on wood with a few expected handling-marks, no import-marks. PHOTO . . . $450. C&R 

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 semiautomatic rifle #YI2221 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1940.  Excellent PLUS condition, with around 99% bluing throughout.  An arsenal-rework with all-matching numbers except for magazine.  Has 12-slot muzzle-break, scope grooves in receiver, non-AVT stock. Bore is strong and bright with light pitting, wood has a few very minor scuffs and light handling-marks with a 1/2" x 2" arsenal repair at bottom of forend, shellac finish virtually intact with many small arsenal cartouches. Quite lovely.  PHOTOS . . . $540.   C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 semiautomatic rifle #LV277 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Tula in 1942.  Excellent PLUS condition, with around 99% bluing throughout.  An arsenal-rework with mismatched stock (IL277) and magazine.  Has 4-slot muzzle-break, no scope grooves in receiver, non-AVT stock. Bore is strong and bright though slightly frosted, wood has quite a few scuffs and scrapes in finish and a couple dings on handguard with many small arsenal cartouches. No cleaning-rod.  PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SVT-40 semiautomatic rifle #ZHV4414 (7.62x54R), mfg. by Izhevsk in 1942.  Excellent PLUS condition, with around 99% bluing throughout.  An arsenal-rework with all-matching numbers except for magazine.  Has 4-slot muzzle-break, no scope grooves in receiver, AVT-type stock with Naval infantry rear sling-slot instead of swivel. Bore is strong and bright and slightly frosted, wood has a few very minor scuffs and light handling-marks but dark shellac finish nearly intact with many small arsenal cartouches.  PHOTOS . . . $575.   C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action rifle # B.1929 (7mm) mfg. by Mauser in 1896.  Excellent condition, with 95% original factory bluing and very strong Royal crest of Castile & Leon with OBERNDORF 1896 above chamber. No matching numbers (correct bolt), bore surprisingly mirror-bright and extremely strong.  Side-rail of receiver marked MAUSER ESPAÑOL MODELO 1893. Rear of receiver-bridge has 3/16" x 3/4" notch filed in the top of it (for unknown purpose). Buttstock is walnut and is as nice as I have ever seen on a Spanish mauser of this vintage with very few handling-marks.  A genuine Spanish-American War rifle and scarce to rare thus, not import-marked  PHOTO . . . $475.   Antique, no FFL required    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 36276 (6.5x55), mfg. by Mauser in 1900.  Very Good condition, with  bluing mostly worn off exposed metal. Has a very sharp mirror-bright bore (bore-disc indicating 6.50/1).  All-matching numbers except for buttplate (and likely stock), rear sight, and cleaning-rod. Walnut stock & handguard has original finish, with quite a few handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $240.  C&R  

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 37252 (6.5x55), mfg. by Mauser in 1900.  Very Good condition, with 60% bluing. Has a very sharp mirror-bright bore (bore-disc indicating 6.52/3).  All-matching numbers (cleanng-rod not numbered). Walnut stock & handguard has original finish, with considerable handling-marks and a few gouges but is otherwise sound. PHOTOS . . . $260.  C&R  

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 59046 (6.5x55), mfg. by Mauser in 1900.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing (most bluing worn off triggerguard and magazine floorplate from carry). Has a very sharp mirror-bright bore (bore-disc indicating 6.50/1).  Rear part of receiver drilled and tapped for target-sight. All-matching numbers except for cleaning-rod. Walnut stock & handguard has original finish, with some of the expected handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $240.  C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96/38 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 323939 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1913.  Excellent condition, with 95% bluing and very little apparent wear on metal parts. Has a very sharp mirror-bright bore (bore-disc indicating 6.50/1).  Rear sight is the T-type with 100 meter zero. All-matching numbers (cleaning-rod, bands & magazine floorplate not numbered). Streaked Walnut stock & handguard has original finish, with a few handling-marks and bumps.  Includes front-sight hood.  PHOTOS . . . $340.  C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model 1911 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle #480767 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1919. All-matching numbers including magazine, no import-marks.  Excellent condition with full original bluing and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Walnut stock and handguard appears to have original finish with only a few of the expected handling-marks. Not import-marked.  PHOTO  . . . $350.  C&R   SOLD

NEW!  POYER: Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles 1869 to 1958, Vetterli and Schmidt-Rubin Rifles and Carbines.  In 1869, the Swiss government adopted the world's first successful magazine loading rifle for their army. In the latter half of the 19th Century, Prussia was the military power to be feared and the Swiss, living right next door, were determined to guarantee the integrity of their borders. The Vetterli rifle was a clever Swiss design that combined the spring-loaded magazine tube and cartridge elevator of the Winchester Model 1866 and the bolt action of the Dreyse needle-fire rifle. It provided the Swiss infantryman with eleven shots as fast as he could work the bolt. By the end of the 1880s, the Vetterli had been made obsolete by the march of technology. A new rifle design using a straight pull system was developed. The Model 1889 underwent major redesigns ending in the K-31, one of the finest, most accurate bolt action infantry rifles ever developed. The promise of the magazine loading rifle was fulfilled: the Swiss were able to avoid invasion and involvement in two world wars and one cold one.  Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles, 1869 to 1958 by Joe Poyer is the newest book in the "For Collectors Only" series. It describes, on a part-by-part basis, all the models of both the Vetterli and Schmidt-Rubin rifles including infantry rifles, short (Stutzer) rifles, carbines and cadet models. All markings and codes are explained and tied to models and serial number ranges. Also included are exploded views, ammunition details, assemble/disassembly instructions, maintenance and trouble shooting. The Swiss rifles are not only extremely accurate and a great deal of fun to shoot, but their wide range of variations makes them a great collectible.  235 pages, profusely illustrated, the only book in English on the subject.  $19.95   
 

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle #539218 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1935. All-matching numbers including magazine. Very Good condition with 90% or better bluing everywhere but top of receiver (where it retains 30% bluing and appears to have simply been cleaned with too much enthusiasm) and a perfect, mirror bore. Wood is streaked walnut and retains its original finish with less than the usual number of handling-marks. Includes muzzle-cap, not import-marked.  PHOTO  . . . $195.  C&R    SOLD

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle #593713 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1939. All-matching numbers including magazine. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing (some mottling on top-left of receiver from sweaty cheeks). Wood is streaked walnut and retains its original finish with the usual handling-marks and knocks from actual use. Includes muzzle-cap (not pictured) and sling.  PHOTO  . . . $175.  C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin short rifle #221757 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1953. All-matching numbers including magazine. Metal is Excellent condition with 98% or better bluing throughout, barrel turning brown. Stock and handguard is a bit beat-up with a 1" x 2" repair on right side. Includes muzzle-cap (not pictured) and sling.  PHOTO  . . . $150.  not C&R (will qualify after Jan. 1st 2004)

VENEZUELA Model 24/30 Mauser bolt-action carbine #019993 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique National in the mid-1930's.  Excellent PLUS condition, with 98% original factory bluing, receiver in the white (as is proper) with bold crest above chamber.  Short 18" barrel, the bore mirror-perfect, all-matching numbers with cleaning-rod present.  Has milled magazine-follower and flat milled buttplate.  Wood is pretty walnut with very few very minor handling-marks. A very attractive and handy little 7mm carbine in gorgeous (likely UNIMPROVABLE) condition, not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $750.   C&R