INDIAN Enfield No.2A bolt-action rifle # A02521 (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Ishapore Arsenal in 1964.  Very Good condition, metal thickly covered in black enamel. All matching serial numbers, bore is bright and sharp.  There are several arsenal-repairs to stock. Not in the slightest bit pretty. PHOTOS . . . $140.   C&R    SOLD

ISRAELI Model 98k bolt-action Mauser rifle # 4244d (7.62x51 NATO) mfg. by Brno (factory code swp) in 1945.  A better than usual example in Very Good or better condition with a mirror-perfect bore. No matching serial numbers, has Kriegsmodell buttstock with no provision for cleaning rod and no bolt-disassembly disk. Has front sight-hood and some interesting painted markings on stock. Israeli markings very clear and well-struck. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1870/87/16 Vetterli-Vitali  bolt-action infantry rifle # DA8676 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Torino in 1885.  Excellent condition, with full bluing on all metal parts. Bore is actually quite strong and mirror-bright and rifle appears to be functional. Wood is almost mar-free and has a small refurbishment cartouche on its right side, includes cleaning-rod as well as correct shortened Model 1870 bayonet & scabbard.   No import marks, not recommended for shooting.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1891 Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # OQ8693 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Torino in 1896.  Very Good condition, with full case-colors (these were not originally blued) on all metal parts. Bore is quite strong and mirror-bright and rifle is completely functional. Wood has been sanded and refinished with virtually no handling-marks since. Has arsenal repair to butt (likely why it was refinished). Includes cleaning-rod.   No import marks.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   Antique, no FFL required 

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle # 1882577 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1920. Very Good condition with much original bluing, intact mum.  Bolt is mismatched (as are all other numbered parts). This type has ladder v-type rear-sight and retains its (unusual) cleaning-rod. Bore is strong but not very bright with distinct lands and grooves.  Buttstock has considerable expected handling-marks and dings (not a single inch clean), as well as very bold kanji translated as "military drill" deeply stamped on right side. Functional, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $375. C&R   

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action cavalry carbine Series 4, # 38256 (6.5x50) mfg. at Nagoya in c.1929. Excellent condition with close to full original bluing on upper metal, mum has been mostly ground but is partially visible, all matching numbers on all serial-numbered parts. Bore is very bright with sharp rifling. Cleaning-rod is present, as is correct leather sling in VG condition. Original unsanded finish on wood with a few of the expected handling-marks, original military configuration, no import-marks.  Rare with intact sling. PHOTO . . . $475.  C&R   

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle Series 27, # 32410 (7.7x58) mfg. at Juki Kogyo in c.1945. Very Good condition with likely most of its original finish on external metal. Mum has been ground, however all matching numbers on all serial-numbered parts. Chrome-lined bore is very bright with sharp rifling. This is a "last ditch" example, with separate forend, no provision for cleaning-rod, wood buttplate, fixed rear sight, etcetera. Original unsanded finish on wood with a few of the expected handling-marks, original military configuration, no import-marks. Has web-sling attached.  PHOTO . . . $225.  C&R   SOLD

PERUVIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 21164 (7.65x54) mfg. by Fabrique National  in mid-1930's. Very Good condition, with about 90% original blue, all matching numbers (even the wood), with a strong somewhat bright bore and bent-bolt with flat checkered bottom. Muzzle has been nicely crowned. Crest is clear, stock and handguard has dings from use and storage with original finish, heavy knock cracking rear of handguard, includes cleaning-rod. PHOTO . . . $425.   C&R   

POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # KT10998 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1953. Excellent-PLUS, literally UNISSUED condition with 100% bluing on all metal parts and a mirror-bright perfect bore. All-matching numbers, wood nearly mar-free, includes correct new sling. PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R    SOLD

POLISH Model wz 48 Mosin-Nagant single-shot bolt-action training rifle # AB01145 (.22 LR) mfg. by Radom in 1954. Near Excellent condition with 80% bluing on all metal parts and an excellent bright and strong bore. Bolt not matching, wood has very few minor handling-marks and scuffs. PHOTOS . . . $235.    C&R   SOLD

ROMANIAN Model UMC Mauser bolt-action single-shot military training rifle # 15732 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Cugir in 1957. Good to Very Good condition, well-used with unnumbered bolt. PHOTOS . . . . $250.  C&R   

RUSSIAN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 407882 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Remington in 1917. Fair to Good condition with basically zero remaining bluing and has a strong and somewhat bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). No matching numbers, buttstock looks pretty nice with a barely-visible splice in the forend reminiscent of Romanian "instructie" rifles. PHOTOS . . . $125.      C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # 3Y6827 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1942. Excellent rearsenaled condition with 100% or better bluing on all metal parts, bore is a bit dark but has *NOT* been counterbored at muzzle. All matching Russian serial numbers (numbers all lack letter prefixes). Buttstock has no groove for bayonet and a few handling-marks. No cleaning-rod. PHOTOS . . . $175.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model SKS-45 Simonov semiautomatic rifle # RV332 (7.62x39) mfg. by Tula  in 1951.   Excellent condition with nearly bluing (blade-bayonet, bolt and bolt-carrier hard-chromed), bore mirror-bright and nearly perfect.  Shellacked laminated buttstock with numbers matching everywhere (no cross-outs or line-throughs), magazine-floorplate bears another number.  Wood has a couple minor handling-marks and scuffs on both sides, but is very attractive. Includes cleaning-kit in butt-trap and correct sling. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R     SOLD

SPANISH Model 1916 Mauser bolt-action short rifle, first variation (with lange "rollercoaster" rear sight) # N6556 (7x57), mfg. by Oviedo  in 1926.  Very Good condition, with 70% fading bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a frosted bore with strong rifling. Triggerguard and magazine-floorplate matching receiver, bolt mismatched but of the correct type with acceptable headspace. Walnut stock and handguard looks to have been sanded and refinished long ago, includes original leather sling. Unusual, as most 1916 short rifles seen today have the later tangent rear sight.  PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96 Mauser bolt-action TARGET rifle # 177700 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1906 with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle, fitted with SODERIN aperture sight.  Near Excellent condition, with 80% or better original bluing on all large parts (barrel-bands, magazine floorplate and triggerguard a bit faded from carry). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.49/1).  All-matching numbers except buttplate and magazine-floorplate. Walnut stock has faint tigerstripe figure with the expected dings and handling-marks from actual use.  Includes correct sling.  PHOTOS . . . $525.   C&R   SOLD

SWISS Model K31 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 540342 (7.5x55) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1935. Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing on all metal parts (magazine-floorplate and triggerguard slightly browned from carry), bore is very strong and mirror bright. All matching stamped numbers, buttstock is walnut and very attractive with very few handling-marks. Includes soldier's-tag under buttplate, correct sling and muzzle-cap. PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model of 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle # 333862 (.30-06) mfg. by Rock Island Arsenal in 1920, replacement barrel dated SA 10-42.  Near Excellent condition with 80% or better green-gray Parkerizing on all metal. A nice and scarce example with excellent and bright 4-groove bore. Bolt has no markings other than Rock Island punch-mark at bottom of handle root. Scant walnut stock has original finish with intact RIA / FK cartouche in rectangle on left side, buttplate has several intentional punches intended to increase traction. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS  . . . $950.  C&R    

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 24/47 Mauser bolt-action rifle # Z4185 (8x57) mfg. in 1947-1948.  Very Good condition with all-matching numbers (straight-bolt), strong quite-bright bore and all-matching numbers.  Most external bluing remains (except on barrel-bands) with decent walnut stock and handguard. Includes cleaning-rod, used (correct) sling, and front sight-hood.  PHOTO . . . $145.   C&R     SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48 Mauser rifle # M89485 (8x57mm) mfg. by Factory 44 in the early 1950's. All-matching numbers including magazine and stock.  Excellent-Plus (literally unissued) condition with all original bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore, strong stamped Yugo crest above chamber, has bent bolt with flattened knob.  Buttstock and handguard is of teak and looks new. Includes locking-screws and front sight-hood and cleaning rod, as well as bayonet with scabbard and leather accessories.  PHOTO  . . . $350.   C&R     SOLD