Firearms and Military Collectible Auction
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Firearms and Military Collectible Auction
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Firearms & Militaria Auction of Collectibles of all eras & countries - including Colt 1st Gen Engraved Peacemaker, CS Lemat Revolver, Remington-Lee, Win M70 Match, WWII Jeep project, Civil War & WWII
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Swedish Model 1894 Mauser Carbine
Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 126 of 258)
First of the modern Swedish bolt actions, these carbines have always been popular with collectors and custom gunsmiths. This high quality Mauser carbine is complete with sling buckle, stock disk and bayonet lug. Caliber: 6. 5x55. Stock finish: 80%. Metal finish: 90%. Bore condition: good. Matching: bolt and receiver yes, rest mis-matched. Markings: standard Swedish Carl Gustafs Strads, added breech stamp of “Interarmsco G-33/50 “ and disk making of “cal 6. 5mm Swedish – Made in Sweden”. Antique.
German 98 Mauser Sporter
Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 127 of 258)
A really nice looking rifle, this high quality sporter Mauser was original a 98k before being customized and features a sporter trigger, German claw scope bases, turned down checkered bolt, hand checkered nice walnut stock with horn butt plate, sling swivels, flip iron sights and cheek rest. Caliber: 8mm (8x57). Stock finish: 95+% (oil finish) metal finish: 95% (scope mount in the white). Bore condition: very good. Matching: yes. Markings: none other than mod 98 and serial number of 8461. FFL.
Imperial German Fine Double Barrel Shotgun
Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 128 of 258)
This exceptional early high quality 16 gauge sporting double barrel shotgun is a beautiful example of German gunsmithing. It is highly engraved over the entire bright finished receiver and hammers, with gold inlayed “Adler Flinte” side plates. The blued barrels are marked “Fluss Stahl Krupp”, and was made by ”A Hoffmann” of Salzwedel. Nice hand checkered walnut stock with cheek pad, horn and bone butt plate and cap and sling swivels Stock finish: 90%. Metal finish: 95%, a few rust spots. Bore condition: excellent. Matching: appears to be. Markings: see above. Antique.
Imperial German Model 1871 Mauser Rifle
Lot # 126 (Sale Order: 129 of 258)
Germany’s first Mauser produced rifle, this attractive and historic bolt action single shot is in very good condition – rare in such an early rifle. Caliber: 11mm/43 caliber. Stock finish: 90%. Metal finish: 80% brown patina over original bright finish. Bore condition: very good, slightly dark. Matching: bolt mis-matched to rifle. Markings: sharp and clear including 1874 date, FW crest, EN barrel, and all Imperial proofs. Antique.
German 98k Mauser Rifle
Lot # 127 (Sale Order: 130 of 258)
This bolt action Mauser rifle was the main infantry weapon of Germany in WWII. This example was later captured and re-furbished by the Soviets. Caliber: 8mm (8x57). Stock finish: laminated 75%. Metal finish: 90% Soviet reblue – slight pitting in metal. Bore condition: very good. Matching: mis-matched. Markings: WWII coded “ar” - Mauser, Borsigwalde, 1941, Russian capture markings, German Waffenampts intact, import marked, serial number 6385b. FFL.
German/Czech G-33/40 Mauser Carbine
Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 131 of 258)
This popular and collectible Czech designed German WWII used Mauser Mountain Carbine is in very good condition with rod and sight hood. Caliber: 8mm (8x57). Stock finish: 85%. Metal finish: 85%. Bore condition: good. Matching: yes. Markings: “dot” BRNO code, 1942 and Waffenampts. FFL.
German/Portuguese 98k Mauser Rifle
Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 132 of 258)
This rare Portuguese contract, German produced and later used 98k Mauser bolt action rifle was used by German troops and subsequently captured by the Soviet in WWII. Caliber: 8mm (8x57). Stock finish: 85% metal finish: 95%, but light pitting as soviet refinished. Bore condition: good, but with a dark bore. Matching: yes, except they are Soviet electro-penciling. Markings: German WWII, good Waffenampts, good 1941 Portuguese crest, and no visible import marks. FFL.
Argentine M-1933 Mauser Banner Rifle
Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 133 of 258)
This German manufactured Mauser Banner contract short rifle was used by Argentine Police and is in good condition with rod. Caliber: 7. 65x54. Stock finish: 85%. Metal finish: 90% as arsenal refinished. Bore condition: good. Matching: yes. Markings: “Provincia De Beunos Aries Policia”, Mauser commercial proofs, faint Mauser Banner, serial # 1208. FFL.
Peruvian Model 1898/1909 Mauser Rifle
Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 134 of 258)
This Peruvian used German manufactured Mauser is a close copy of the German WWI Gewehr 1898. It is in good condition complete with rod, but has a small vintage repaired crack behind trigger guard. Caliber: 7. 65x54. Stock finish: 65%. Metal finish: 70%. Bore condition: good. Matching: mis-matched. Markings: nice Peruvian crest, standard Oberndorf Mauser markings, S.J.G. Barrel and faint Banner stock cartouche. Serial # 300. FFL.
Peruvian Model 1935/50 Mauser Rifle
Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 135 of 258)
This Peruvian used Fabrique National Belgian manufactured Mauser is a close copy of the "Standardd" Mauser 1898. It is in very good condition complete with rod. Caliber: originally 7. 65x54, but converted to 30/06 in the 1950s. Stock finish: 85%. Metal finish: 75%. Bore condition: good. Matching: bolt un-numbered, floor plate mis-matched. Markings: nice Peruvian crest, standard FN markings, “. 30” caliber designation. Serial # 26347. FFL.
Persian Model 1930 Mauser Carbine
Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 136 of 258)
This interesting and collectible Persian/Iranian manufactured carbine is nearly identical to the original Czech produced Persian contract Mauser and is in very good condition with sling and rod. Caliber: 8mm (8x57). Stock finish: 95%. Metal finish: 95%. Bore: near mint. Matching: yes. Markings: all standard Farsi with beautiful crest and cartouche. FFL.
Persian Mauser Carbine Stock
Lot # 134 (Sale Order: 137 of 258)
This near un-issued carbine stock is for the M-1930 Persian/Iranian Mauser, and is complete with butt-plate and Persian markings.
British Snider-Enfield Rifle
Lot # 135 (Sale Order: 138 of 258)
This nice Snider conversion Civil War era Enfield rifled musket has an 1860 marked Enfield lock and is in mechanically very good condition. Caliber: 577. Stock finish: 85%. Metal finish: 75%, scattered pitting around breech. Bore condition: good, but dirty. Matching: appears to be. Markings: Enfield, Tower and military acceptance marks and Enfield and DC/diamond cartouches. Antique.
British/Afghani Martini-Henry Cavalry Carbine
Lot # 136 (Sale Order: 139 of 258)
Very rare British contract manufactured Martini cavalry carbine used by the Royal Afghani Army and is in good condition. Caliber: . 450. Stock finish: 70%. Metal finish: 70%. Bore condition: very good, bright. Matching: appears to be. Markings: really neat Royal Afghani crest on receiver, markings in Urdu (?), faint stock British stock cartouche, and long inscription on butt plate. Antique.
British Long-Lee Enfield Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 137 (Sale Order: 140 of 258)
This pre-WWI era Mk-I Enfield is a good example of the main infantry rifle the British Empire used during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Updated at least once, it is rare firearm in good condition. Missing rear swivel but has long range volley sights and magazine cut-off. Caliber: 303. Stock finish: 85%, with two arsenal repairs. Metal finish: 85%. Bore condition: fair/good, dark with some wear to rifling. Matching: unfortunately, bolt does not match, but is only 102 numbers off. Markings: Rare London Small Arms markings are sharp, L.E. I, Lee-Speed Patent, and nitro proofed. Antique.
British Lee Enfield #1 Mk III Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 138 (Sale Order: 141 of 258)
This WWI era BSA 1914 marked Enfield is a good example of the main infantry rifle the British Empire used during the late Great War. Updated at least once, it is in good condition, complete with web sling. Caliber 303. Stock finish: 75%. Metal finish: 90%. Bore condition: good. Matching: yes, but some parts renumbered to match. Markings: standard BSA 1914 markings are sharp, FTR WWII era stamp, import marked from CAI. Serial # F9243 FFL.
British Lee Enfield #1 Mk III Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 139 (Sale Order: 142 of 258)
This WWI era Isapore 1919 Marked Enfield is a good example of the main infantry rifle the British Empire used during the late Great War. Updated at least once, it is in good condition, complete with magazine cut-off and stacking swivel. Caliber 303. Stock finish: 70%. Metal finish: 50%. Bore condition: good. Matching: no. Markings: standard Isapore 1919 markings are sharp, 1928 FTR stamp, import marked and serial numbered 14368 b. FFL.
British No.1 Mk.3 Grenade Launching Rifle
Lot # 140 (Sale Order: 143 of 258)
Re-enforced with wire wrappings and a cup launcher on the end, these early Enfield rifles were taken from poor condition battle weary rifles and transformed into Mills Grenade launchers. Cup is removable and very hard to find. It is in good condition. Caliber: 303. Metal finish: 80%. Stock finish: 80%. Bore condition: good. Matching: yes. Markings: GRI Arsenal, serial number # 47259k. FFL.
British No.1 Mk.III* Rifle
Lot # 141 (Sale Order: 144 of 258)
This is an early 1918 British WWI rifle was the main Commonwealth battle rifle in the trenches and is in very good condition. Caliber: 303. Metal finish: 90%. Stock finish: 90%. Bore condition: very good. Markings: standard Enfield proofs, serial number # m757. FFL.
British Enfield .22 Training Rifle
Lot # 142 (Sale Order: 145 of 258)
This is a rare early British WWI MK.III rifle that was converted into a single shot 22 caliber training rifle by replacing the barrel and bolt head. It is 1918 dated and is in very good condition. Caliber: 22 LR. Metal finish: 90%. Stock finish: 90%. Bore condition: very good. Markings: standard British Enfield, dated 1918, serial number # M1279. FFL.
Romanian Cugir Target Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 143 (Sale Order: 146 of 258)
This heavy barrel Romanian military single shot bolt action was used for training and competition and was imported briefly in the 1990s. It is a very accurate shooter in very good condition with precision adjustable sights. Caliber: 22 LR. Single shot. Stock finish: 90%. Metal finish: 85%. Bore condition: near mint. Matching: no. Markings: standard Romanian military “UMC CUGIR”, serial number 1957-16286.FFL.
Romanian SAR 3 Ak-74 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 144 (Sale Order: 147 of 258)
This folding stock Romanian military style semi-auto version of the AK-74 rifle is in good shape with 3 original bakelite magazine and sling. Get them before Obama does! Caliber: 5.56/223. Stock finish: 95%. Metal finish: 95%. Bore condition: very good. Matching: yes, as rebuilt in US. Markings: etched Romanian and CAI import, serial # S3-01573-2000. FFL.
Czech VZ-58 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 145 (Sale Order: 148 of 258)
This rarely seen Czech military semi-auto version of the VZ-58 is in near mint condition complete with 30 rd magazine and bayonet. Bid now, or never get one if the current administration has its way. Caliber: 7. 62x39. Stock finish: 98. Metal finish: 99% bore condition: very good. Matching: yes, as rebuilt to US standards. Markings: “she” 1969 codes.FFL.
Dutch M-1895 Hemburg Mannlicher Carbine
Lot # 146 (Sale Order: 149 of 258)
This very nice Dutch carbine has the rare wood sided magazine used by cycle troops and is in very good condition with sling. Caliber: 6.5x53mm. Stock finish: 85%. Metal finish: 95% bore condition: very good/bright. Matching: no, bolt mis-matched. Markings: Hemburg 1918, great stock cartouche, “0-540614” scratched lightly in stock and receiver, no import marks.Serial # 3884L. FFL.
French Lebel Bolt Action Carbine
Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 150 of 258)
This rare WWI-WWII era conversion Lebel carbine is in good condition. Metal finish: 70% - black enamel is scratched and chipped. Caliber 8mm Lebel. Stock condition: 70%. Bore condition: very good. Matching: unlike most French rifles, this matches. Markings: Culle Arsenal, 1921 dated Mle. 1889 M93 b35. Non-import, serial numbered #75486. Antique.
