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MILITARY RIFLES

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2965b (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Berlin in c.1909. Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing (receiver in the white, as is proper), bore is bright and strong. All matching serial numbers except for magazine floorplate. Brazilian-crest above chamber very strong and bold. Walnut stock and handguard has some handling marks and scratches with original finish and razor-sharp Star of David cartouche. Includes cleaning-rod and correct leather sling with quick-detach rear swivel.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . . $850.*     C&R   

BRAZILIAN Model 1908 Mauser bolt-action short rifle # 6794oo (7x57mm) mfg. by DWM Oberndorf in c.1912. Very Good condition, with 70% bluing, bore is strong and bright except for roughness within 8" of the muzzle (may "shoot clean").  No matching serial numbers (bent bolt not numbered at all). Walnut stock and handguard has numerous handling marks but is sound. Includes cleaning-rod and correct leather sling with quick-detach rear swivel.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . . $450.     C&R      SOLD

BRAZILIAN Model 1935 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 5314  (7x57mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Mauser in 1935. UNISSUED, with 100% bluing, bore is perfect, with all matching serial numbers. Brazilian-crest above chamber perfect, as is Mauser banner on rear receiver. Stock (with subtle tigerstripe figure) and handguard have original finish with only a few tiny dings but show no signs of actual use. Includes hinged muzzle-cap and matching numbered bayonet in new condition, as well as browned and slightly tattered Mauser factory test-target dated 7 APRIL 1937. Not import-marked, absolutely UNIMPROVABLE and worthy of the finest collection!  PHOTOS . . . $2750.*     C&R    

DUTCH Model 1895 Knil Marechaussee bolt-action cavalry carbine # 6513G  (6.5x53R) mfg. by Steyr in 1896 with sling swivels on bottom and no handguard.   Good to Very Good condition, with most bluing throughout. No matching serial numbered parts, bore is very rough and dark. Stock is walnut with long repaired crack at tang.  Not import marked, functionaal. PHOTOS . . . $375.     Antique, no FFL required     

FINN Model 28/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 101193 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1939 with RIIHIMÄKI above the chamber. This is the ultra-rare civilian sales rifle, of which only 1500 were made. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% or better high-gloss bluing and a mirror-perfect bore. Bolt knob numbered 1193 (matching), magazine floorplate and buttplate scrubbed (they never match on these, as they are from recycled Russian rifles), The birch stock has a furniture-type finish with very few minor dings and rubs. Of the HIGHEST RARITY, only a few RIIHIMÄKI 28/30 rifles are in the USA, and I doubt any of them are this nice! This rifle is only a few hundred numbers away from the example owned by the celebrated sniper (and my friend) Simo Häyhä. Literally unimprovable (not to mention irreplaceable). This very rifle illustrated on page 239 of "Finnish Mosin-Nagant, Three-Line Rifle to Ukko-Pekka" by Matt DiRisio (Wet Dog Publications, 2023). PHOTOS . . . $6250.     C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 253973 (7.62x54R), mfg. by SAKO in 1944.  Very Good or better condition, metal has gray appearance from over cleaning rather than wear and an excellent mostly bright bore, Would grade better but wartime stock has quite a few handling marks and a repaired crack by butt. Bolt-knob numbered 3973 to match. Includes cleaning-rod and worn leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . $750.     C&R     SOLD

GERMAN Gewehr 88/05 Commission bolt-action rifle # 7170r (8x57JS) mfg. by Steyr in 1890. Excellent or better condition, a Turkish refurb with fading bluing and retaining its metal barrel-jacket, receiver in the white as was proper. Magazine altered in 1905 to utilize regular stripper-clip loading. No matching numbers (as usual). Barrel and receiver S-marked, bore is mirror-bright. Beech stock is quite nice.  Rear sight restamped with Western numerals to allow for spitzer projectile. Completely functional, I would not hesitate to shoot this (however I DO NOT recommend firing any military ammo in it, only modern U.S.-manufactured commercial loads in it rather than milsurp ammo). Includes cleaning rod, not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $675.*    Antique, no FFL required      SOLD

GUATEMALAN Model vz24 bolt-action Mauser rifle # 0610 (7mm) mfg. by CZ in 1924. Excellent or better condition with bold and beautiful Guatemalan national crest (long-tailed Quetzal bird atop Constitution, crossed rifles behind and crossed swords below) above chamber. Excellent bore, straight-handled bolt mismatched (as usual), Stock is a bit banged up but sound, wears new reproduction maroon leather sling.  Rare, not import-marked. . .  PHOTOS . . $950.   C&R     SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Truppi Speciale carbine # BI9468 (6.5x52) mfg. by Brescia in 1919.  Near Excellent condition with 90% or so bluing, bore is mostly bright and strong. Has un-numbered bent bolt and bayonet lug is the early type that locks by twisting the bayonet.  Left side of  stock has Terni 1947-dated refurbishment cartouche and matches receiver with only a few handling marks. Includes cleaning rod, scarce this nice. PHOTOS . . . $575.     C&R    

ITALIAN Model 91/24 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciale bolt-action carbine # A5327 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. as a long-rifle by Terni in 1918 and reconfigured into a carbine at Terni in 1924.   Very Good condition or better with 90% bluing and bold markings. Somewhat shiny and very strong bore, buttstock numbers matching. Includes cleaning-rod,  PHOTOS .  . . $375.   C&R     SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding bayonet # XR1786 (6.5x52) mfg. by F.N.A. Brescia in 1941 (year 19 of Mussolini).  Excellent condition, with full bluing on all upper metal, magazine shows some wear.  Bore is quite bright and very strong. Bent-bolt is unnumbered, stock and handguard has the usual handling marks and scratches from actual service use, as well as some spotting. Includes one six-round charger, PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R     SOLD

ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano infantry rifle # N7125 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1942. Excellent condition, with all external bluing intact and unnumbered straight bolt.  Bore is bright with very strong rifling. Buttstock matching with few nicks and dings in the wood. Includes cleaning rod.  PHOTOS . . . $625.     C&R     

ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano infantry rifle # AO4367 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1943. Excellent condition, with all external bluing intact and unnumbered straight bolt.  Bore is bright with very strong rifling. Buttstock not matching with few nicks and dings in the wood. Includes cleaning rod.  PHOTOS . . . $575.     C&R    

ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # QL851 (6.5x52) mfg. by Armaguerra Cremona in 1943-4 (undated). Excellent condition, nice bluing with very strong and bright bore. Stock is in remarkable shape and has not been sanded (yay!) and is matching this rifle. Includes cleaning rod and correct leather sling.  PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE Type 30 Arisaka bolt-action cavalry carbine 27444 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1900. Very Good or better condition with all bluing on all metal parts intact (bluing on magazine floorplate and Triggerguard faded from carry and actual use).  Mum is intact with several o 's struck in center with all markings extremely strong. Bore is somewhat bright with sharp rifling. Missing cleaning rod, and front band is therefore loose, stock has a few dings, gouges and handling-marks with original finish. Includes reproduction leather sling with painted Kanji characters. Not import-marked. Rare. PHOTO . . . $750.  C&R      SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle Zero Series, # 27382  (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in April thru September 1941. Excellent condition with full original bluing on all metal, mum has been heavily ground (as usual), lacks anti-aircraft sights. All matching serial numbers on all serial-numbered parts. Chrome-lined bore is very bright with sharp rifling. Cleaning-rod is reproduction. Appears to have been lightly sanded long ago with a few of the expected handling-marks, PHOTO . . . $525.    C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 34, # 68579 (7.7x58) mfg. at Toyo Kogyo under Kokura supervision in July - December 1944. Excellent condition with full original bluing, bolt and all bolt parts numbered 579 (matching), mum is intact. This type has fixed peep rear sight, and plum-shaped bolt handle with welded safety knob. Stock has wood buttplate and separate forend secured by barrel band has never been sanded and has minimal handling marks, no provision for cleaning rod. The bore is mirror-bright and very strong. Not import-marked, an extremely attractive example.PHOTO . . . $750.    C&R     SOLD

PERSIAN Model VZ24 short rifle # 71844 (8x57) mfg. by Brno in 1929 (1307 Anno Hijera),  Very Good condition, with no matching serial numbers. Bore is very rough and dark, Stock has scallop-shaped aluminum Iraqi 10 Fils coin  (with three palm trees) dated 1401 A.H. (1981 A.D.) where the unit disc would have been.  No import marked.   PHOTOS. . . $600.*      C&R      SOLD

SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC (Z.A.R.)  Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C3856 (7x57) mfg. by D.W.M. in early 1899. Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing, receiver, stock, triggerguard and magazine floorplate all numbered C3856 (matching), bolt numbered C2157 (not matching).  Mostly bright and strong bore. This rifle also has a very bold Chilean crest above chamber and has late rear-sight with two adjustment springs. Wood has never been sanded and has its original finish with a few dings and scratches. Scarce, one of only 4,000 manufactured and quite historic. Very attractive.  PHOTO . . . $850.*     C&R        

SPANISH CIVIL WAR  Model 1916 Mauser bolt-action infantry short rifle # A6258R  (7x57mm), 2nd Pattern made by Cataluna (a Republican factory near Barcelona) in 1938.   Very Good or so condition, with mostly full bluing on all external metal (exposed parts of barrel somewhat crusty). Top of receiver marked SUBSECRETARIA DE ARMAMENTO 1938. Bent handled bolt not numbered, only other numbered part (triggerguard) not matching receiver. Bore has strong rifling but is not very bright. Walnut stock has very few dings but no cracks. Includes cleaning rod and leather sling.  Not import marked, rare (only around 25,000 produced by what became the losing side in the conflict).   PHOTOS . . . $725.       C&R     SOLD

SWISS Model 96/11 Schmidt-Rubin infantry rifle # 314873 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1905. Near Excellent condition, with 90% bluing intact on all metal parts wear only at corners and sharp edges and at bottom of magazine and triggerguard from contact with sweaty hands. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Bore is mirror-bright and extremely strong. Walnut stock and handguard has original finish with a few minor handling marks, BERN stamped on top. Not import marked. PHOTO . . . $575.*        C&R   

SWISS Model K11 Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull cavalry carbine # 162607 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1928.  Near Excellent or better condition with most original bluing remaining except at corners and edges (bluing on magazine floorplate and triggerguard browned from carry) and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  Walnut stock and handguard has its original finish with some handling-marks from actual use. II 27 stamped on end of stock under buttplate.  Includes brass and steel muzzle cap.   Not import-marked. PHOTO  . . . $575.     C&R      SOLD

SWISS Model K-31 Schmidt-Rubin cavalry carbine # 939986 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1950. All-matching serial numbers including magazine. Excellent condition with 90% bluing remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore.  XII 49 dated Beech stock and handguard has original finish with the usual scuffs and handling marks.  Includes muzzle-cap and worn leather sling.  PHOTO . . . $675.    C&R   

U.S.A. Model 1871 New York State Militia Rolling Block single shot military rifle # G39 (.50-70 caliber)  mfg. at Remington Armory in c.1872. Good to Very Good condition, 36" barrel with three barrel-bands. External metal a bit crusty and discolored (looks as if it spent a lot of time hanging above a fireplace) with substantial rust on buttplate.  Bore mostly bright with some isolated areas of light pitting. Stock is sound with original finish and all military cartouches (including SNY for State of New York) are extremely bold. Action is very tight and totally functional. Includes cleaning rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS. . . $950.*      Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN Model 48 Mauser bolt-action rifle # T50578 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in 1951. Excellent-PLUS condition, a large-ring intermediate-length Mauser with 99% or better original bluing and a sharp mirror-bore. Strong Tito-era crest above chamber, all-matching serial numbers with all milled small parts. Bent bolt has flattened bottom. Stock has a few minor scuffs and scratches, but is otherwise as-new. Includes cleaning-rod, front sight-hood, and worn leather sling with buckle. PHOTOS . . . $675.     C&R      SOLD

YUGOSLAVIAN  Model 48BO Mauser bolt-action rifle # V3424 (8mm) mfg. by Zastava in c.1957 with no Yugoslav markings.  Excellent or better with full remaining original blue.  All matching serial numbers on numbered parts  (except stock)  with a mirror-bright and very sharp bore. Solid wood buttstock has some scuffs from actual use, and a repair at the heel by buttplate.  Includes cleaning-rod, front sight-hood ands worn 98k type sling with buckle. PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R     SOLD

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