RIFLES

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # P4296 (.30-06) mfg. by DWM in 1912.  Excellent condition, an arsenal rework with 99% original factory bluing and all-matching numbers. Receiver has been blued, but crest above chamber intact and very strong, has turned-down bolt. Bore is excellent and mostly-bright. Buttstock is dark walnut and with original unsanded finish with a few dings and scratches from handling and storage, no cleaning-rod. This rifle rechambered for .30-06 to take advantage of the free ammo "uncle Sugar" was providing to South America in the mid-1950's. PHOTO . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD  

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # 74144 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1917 with Australian Air Force property-marks on left side of chamber.  Excellent condition with very bright and strong bore. Nice early "Lithgow shield" emblem on receiver. Bolt and rear sight matching receiver, forestock and nose-cap bears different numbers, FTR marked MA / 51 with 1951-dated barrel. Two small screws on left receiver may have been from a scope mount or something. Only a few of the expected handling-marks and compressions on wood along with "Ishie screw" through forend. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $275.  C&R   SOLD  

AUSTRIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action infantry rifle # 9778H (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917.  A rearsenaled long rifle in Excellent condition with 95% or better bluing with matching parts that headspace correctly. Has Nazi acceptance-markings (WaA63) on both sides of receiver, right side of barrel-shank, front of triggerguard, and on wood at bottom of grip. Bore is sharp but not very bright, wood has a few scratches and scuffs from handling but very attractive. Not import marked. PHOTO . . . $895.   C&R   

BRITISH Lee Metford Mk. II bolt-action rifle # 1610 (converted from its original .303 to .22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms Co. in c. 1900.  An undated commercial Long Lee officially converted by Vickers in the late teens in Very Good overall condition. Has fully blued finish with very bright and strong bore. Top of barrel-shank marked VICKERS and REGULATED BY FULTON. Front and rear volley-sights have been removed but has magazine cut-off still attached. No magazine, rear sight has windage adjustment, muzzle stamped PARKERIFLED A.G.P. Bolt is matching receiver. Forend of buttstock officially trimmed, arsenal repairs to heel and toe of butt, else sound, missing rear sling-swivel. Not import-marked, see Skennerton, "The Lee Enfield Rifle", page 289 for a similar example.  PHOTOS . . . $475.  C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model No.4 Mk.1* Enfield bolt-action rifle # O9762 (.303 British) mfg. in the U.S.A. by Savage-Stevens but has all original markings removed and replaced with F. R. 1963 R. F. I. indicating refurbishment at the Ishapore arsenal in 1963   Excellent-PLUS condition, with over 98% military oil-blackened finish, all-matching numbers, and a gorgeous mirror 2-groove bore.  Has 2-marked bolt-head, nice dark wood stock with transverse "Ishie screw". Not import-marked, rare so nice. PHOTOS . . . $395.   C&R  

CHINESE Type 53 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # i6896  (7.62x54R), mfg. by Factory 26 in 1960. Excellent PLUS  condition with 99% bluing, all-matching numbers except left side of stock, which looks to be an arsenal mistake (buttplate is matching).  Gorgeous stock and handguard with a few minor handling-marks, gorgeous mirror-bright bore. Includes cleaning-rod, absolutely as nice as these ever come.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   not C&R   

CZECH Model vz52 semiautomatic rifle # G67280 (7.62x45) mfg. by CZ in 1956. A gorgeous Excellent-PLUS example, all external metal has been professionally treated with black Duracoat and has a mirror-bright bore. Wood of stock and handguard are custom-made of tiger-striped maple (faithfully recreated along original military lines) and is absolutely gorgeous. Includes one 10-round magazine and web-sling. One of the most attractive restorations I have ever seen. PHOTOS . . . $650.   C&R  

EGYPTIAN Model Hakim semiautomatic rifle # 8854 (8mm) mfg. by Maadi in 1957.   Near Excellent condition, with 90% original blued finish and strong mostly bright bore (much better than is usually seen). Stock has original finish with some of the expected handling marks, brass stock-disk numbered 661. Includes 10-round detachable magazine. PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 1096 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by VKT in 1940. Very Good condition with mostly complete bluing on all metal parts and a strong mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-body, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and metal sling-swivels, One-piece stock has AV3 11913 cartouche with original finish and quite a few dings, gouges and scratches from actual use.  PHOTOS . . . $275.    C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 91 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 35832 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1942. Excellent condition with full bluing on all metal parts (a few areas of external pitting on receiver) and a mirror- bright excellent bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Bolt-body numbered 33832 (must be a factory error), numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod and metal sling-swivels, two-piece Finn stock has some minor dings, gouges and scratches from actual use.  PHOTOS . . . $325.    C&R    SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 30170 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in 1928 by Tikka. Very Good or better condition with 70% original bluing (less on barrel-bands and magazine) with a mirror- bright excellent bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Bolt body is matching, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate scrubbed.  Includes cleaning-rod and ski-type sling-swivels. One-piece stock has been sanded with very few handling marks since. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 222839 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942.  Near Excellent condition with 80% or so bluing on most metal parts and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob and magazine floorplate (both stamped 2839), buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has bold SAKO cartouche quite a few scrapes and dings from actual combat use.  Includes 1959-dated Finn arsenal-tag. PHOTOS . . . $325.      C&R   

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 228031 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1942.  Very Good condition with 70% or so bluing on all metal parts and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob and magazine floorplate (both stamped 8031), buttplate scrubbed (as usual). Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has bold SAKO cartouche and some beautiful flame-type figure with a few scrapes and dings from storage and transportation. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R     SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 253877 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1944. Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing on all metal parts with a mirror-bright and strong bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob (3877) as well as matching magazine-floorplate (3877), buttplate scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Three-piece Finn pistol-grip wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) with bold SAKO cartouche has a few minor scuffs and dings from actual service use and a comma-shaped hairline crack on left side of tang that looks stable. PHOTOS . . . $350.      C&R 

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle # 306269 (7.62x54R) mfg. by SAKO in 1970. Excellent condition with most bluing intact on all metal parts and a mirror- bright bore (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Matching bolt-knob, numbers on magazine-floorplate and buttplate not matching or scrubbed. Includes cleaning-rod. Buttstock has a few small plugs and some minor dings and scratches. PHOTOS . . . $375.      C&R 

FRENCH Model 1907-15 Berthier bolt-action infantry rifle (8x50R Lebel), mfg. by Remington in 1918.  Excellent condition with all original bluing intact, no serial number as these were never accepted by the French government. Gorgeous mirror-bright bore except for the last four inches or so, which is dark and pitted. Stock has only a couple minor marks and appears top have some pin-type repairs at the wrist. Includes correct spike-bayonet which has curiously been bent downwards about two inches from hilt (most likely to keep tip from being struck by fired projectiles).  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $850.    C&R   

FRENCH Model 1936 MAS bolt-action rifle # L5590 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne after 1948. Excellent-PLUS arsenal-refurbished condition with 100% parkerized finish intact. Bolt matching receiver, other parts either do not match or are not numbered. Gorgeous mirror-bright bore, includes integral spike-bayonet. Nice dark beech stock has a few minor scuffs and dings from handling and storage but is very attractive. PHOTOS . . . $310.  C&R   

FRENCH Model 1936/51 MAS bolt-action rifle # FG97355 (7.5x54 MAS) mfg. by St. Ettienne circa 1954. UNISSUED condition, still in wax arsenal-wrap with 100% parkerized finish intact. Bolt numbered to match, unknown about other parts. Wood appears to be new. PHOTOS . . . $425.  C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1870/87/16 Vetterli-Vitali  bolt-action infantry rifle # GD2414 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Torino in 1883.  Very Good condition, much of the metal browned from age. Bore is actually quite strong and mostly bright and rifle appears to be functional. Wood has quite a few dings but retains original finish with a large bold 1917-dated refurbishment cartouche on its left side, includes cleaning-rod.   No import marks, not recommended for shooting.  PHOTOS . . . $325.   Antique, no FFL required  

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle series 1 # 8662 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in c.1940. Excellent condition with full original bluing and gorgeous INTACT mum. All-matching numbers (including action-cover).  This type has ladder peep-sight with its aircraft wings, includes action-cover and monopod but is missing its cleaning rod. Excellent chrome-lined mirror bore, wood has never never sanded with original finish with considerable sings, scrapes, gouges and other contact-marks from actual service use.  Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $650.  C&R   SOLD

IRANIAN Model 49 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 11098 (8x57) mfg. by Mosalsalsasi in 1949 with 18" barrel.   Excellent condition with 90% bluing and perfect mirror bore. Bolt is matching, buttstock is a replacement and is not matching. Rear sight has Arabic numerals, no cleaning-rod. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $650.   C&R     

POLISH Model wz 48 Mosin-Nagant single-shot bolt-action training rifle # RK3574 (.22 LR) mfg. by Radom in 1956. Excellent condition with 90% bluing on all metal parts and an excellent bright and strong bore. All-matching numbers, wood has some minor handling-marks and scuffs. PHOTOS . . . $275.    C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 91/59 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # TSH7855 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% or better bluing, all matching numbers, bore a bit dark but very strong. Includes cleaning rod and web sling with leather swivels. Quite attractive. PHOTOS . . . $180.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 94/14 Mauser bolt-action carbine # 82399 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf  in 1916 with bent-bolt.  Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing on all parts (bluing on triggerguard and magazine-floorplate worn from carry). Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore, with added muzzle-extension required for importation.  Bolt-knob numbered 934, bolt-parts numbered 803, rest of rifle has all-matching numbers (399). Beech stock & handguard has been recently sanded, with virtually no handling-marks since. Includes correct sling-buckle and brass range-plate. Not import-marked, extremely attractive. PHOTOS . . . $850.   C&R 

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 305387 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1912 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 90% or better strong bluing on all metal parts. Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore  (disk marked 6.49/2).  All-matching numbers except cleaning rod (227). Walnut stock & handguard has some subtle striped figure and a few of the expected handling marks. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 96B Mauser bolt-action rifle # 495971 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1921 with straight bolt and threaded muzzle (with threaded metal cap). Excellent condition, with 90% or better strong bluing on all metal parts. Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore  (disk marked 6.50/2).  All-matching numbers except cleaning rod (194). Beech stock & handguard has a few dents on left side but is otherwise sound. Includes correct sling in excellent condition. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R 

SWEDISH Model AG42B Ljungmann semiautomatic rifle # 132118 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1955.  Excellent-PLUS condition, literally PRISTINE with 98% or better original bluing. Matching (electropenciled, as usual) bolt, includes cleaning-rod. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, wood is beech with original (un-sanded) finish and a few minor scuffs and dings. Includes ten-round detachable magazine. A fantastic example of "clean-up" production before the tooling was shipped to Egypt to manufacture the Hakim.  PHOTOS . . . $1450.   C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. Model 1842 Springfield single-shot infantry musket (.69 caliber) mfg. by Springfield Arsenal in 1851.  A correct as-issued (and unaltered) rifle in Good condition, with some pitting atop rear of barrel and a fair to poor bore. 100% functional. wood retains its original finish and has the expected handling-marks from actual use.  Includes cleaning-rod.  A quite attractive example of an authentic Civil War-era musket. PHOTOS . . . $1250.  Antique, no FFL required