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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Auguste Francotte manufactured Martini-Francotte lever action single shot training rifle. Auguste Francotte was a gun maker located in Liège, Belgium. The company started manufacturing guns in 1805, and is still in business today. Francotte guns were famous for their excellent quality. The rifle is similar to Australian military issue Martini "Cadet" training rifle. The major difference is the rifle caliber, .22LR, versus Australian Martini "Cadet" .310 caliber (also known as the .310 Greener). Francotte sold similar rifles made for training purposes in several countries all over the world. The Martini-Francotte patent system was developed in 1878 and utilizes a detachable mechanism for quick disassembly. Although the English military never embraced this improvement, the rifles with Francotte patent system were sold and used all over the world. This particular rifle features a small frame Martini-Francotte action with a cocking indicator. Fixed front sights. Military style ramp and leaf rear sights are calibrated from 100 to 500 meter. Steel buttplate. Two sling swivels. Blue finish on all metal parts. Full length military style stocks. The rifle was manufactured without a safety. The upper part of the barrel displays following maker's markings, "A. Francotte". The left side of the breech block displays, "Francotte's Patent" (in a circle) and a serial number. Complete with a cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. 70% of blue finish is still remaining on metal. The balance is in white mixed with light patina. Most of the finish is wear is on barrel bands, trigger guard and lever. The front part of the barrel shows some patina and/or peppering. The stocks show some handling marks and dings. There is some wood wear near the cleaning rod channel, just behind the front barrel band. There is also a hairline crack on the right side of the forestock (just in front of the breech block, please, see pictures). Original finish on wood and metal. The bore is in very good condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Overall length: 41.25 inch. Barrel length: 27.5 inch. No import stamps. Scarce Auguste Francotte manufactured Martini training rifle! Serial# 29XX. Antique. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Mauser Es340B target rifle in .22 LR caliber. The rifle was manufactured by Mauser factory in Oberndorf in the 1930-s. The rifle features a strong DSM-34 type action. The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Mauser - Werke A. G. - Oberndorf a.N.", "Crown over B" and "Crown over U". The left side of the chamber shows following markings, "Crown over B", "Crown over U", "Crown over G" and "459". The receiver ring displays a beautiful "Mauser" banner. A very nice Mauser cartouche is present on the right side of the stock. Matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. German style, scope and sight rails are factory-machined into the receiver. The rifle is fitted with a standard, Mauser manufactured 200 meter adjustable rear sight. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Steel trigger guard with diamond checkering. Half length, sporting style walnut stock with pistol grip. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original steel buttplate with "Mauser" banner. Two sporting style sling swivels. Overall length is 45.50 inch. The barrel length is 26.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of crisp, original blue on metal. The bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! Very nice stock with some minor handling marks and light dings. Original finish on the stock. No cracks in wood. No import stamps. Very nice Mauser target rifle! Serial# 1828XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Daisy Legacy Model 2203 semi-automatic sporting rifle. Daisy manufactured this model in .22 LR for a very limited time and had to cease production as the company did not have the necessary permits to produce firearms. M.2203 semi-automatic rifle with hardwood stock is the rarest. Maker's name is present on the right side of the receiver, "DAISY MFG. CO, INC. ROGERS, AR USA". The left side of the receiver displays a model an caliber, "MODEL 2203, CAL .22 L.R. ONLY". Buttstock with a pistol grip and original black plastic buttplate with markings, "LEGACY BY DAISY". Safety push-button is located in the front part of the trigger guard. Two sling loops. Removable magazine. CONDITION: Excellent+. 99% of original finish is still present on metal. The finish is worn only on some sharp edges of steel parts. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. The stock has a couple of minor handling marks. Original finish on the stock. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Serial# AC00192XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French Mannlicher Berthier M.1916 single shot trainer. The gun was originally manufactured as an 8 mm M.1916 Mannlicher Berthier carbine, and later converted to military trainer configuration. .22 caliber insert was installed in the standard Berthier barrel. The three shot Mannlicher style magazine was plugged, and the bolt face was converted to handle .22LR. The new style magazine cover was added. The front sight was modified accordingly. Military style rear sights. The stock is still in original configuration. Metal has phosphate type finish. The carbine was manufactured by St. Etienne arsenal, as indicated by markings on the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked, "St. Etienne M-le M.16". The right side of the back of the barrel displays following markings, "MA C 1918". The chamber shows Balle "N" proof. Matching serial numbers (the serial numbers are stamped on the chamber, bolt body and bolt head only; other parts do not have serial numbers, which is correct for this model). The old serial number on the left side of the buttstock is still partially visible. Turned down bolt handle. Two sling swivels. One barrel band and a nosecap with a stacking hook. These trainers were manufactured in a very limited quantity (all of them have three digit serial numbers). Overall length: 37.25 inch. Barrel length: 18 inch.CONDITION: Low fine. 92% of phosphate finish is still remaining on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the barrel, barrel bands and on the sharp edges of other metal parts. Stock has numerous handling marks, light dings and scratches. No cracks to the stock. The back of the handguard has a hairline crack. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically, the carbine is in fine condition. The bolt still shows some French military cosmoline. All the internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Import markings on the muzzle, near the barrel. Serial# 8XX. Scarce French military training rifle in all original condition! |
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Polish kbks wz.1948 Military Training Rifle with Czechoslovak MarkingsCaliber: .22 LR. Price: $495 Inventory # 22_0145 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Polish post World War Two trainer with the Warsaw Pact factory code "11", stamped on the top of the receiver. The rifles with such markings were manufactured by Radom factory to conform with Soviet Bloc arms industry codes. This rifle was manufactured in 1956, as indicated by a date on the receiver ring. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the chamber, buttplate and bolt; other parts of the rifle do not have serial numbers, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. Military style front sight with a hood. Military style, adjustable rear sight calibrated from 25 to 100 meter. Steel buttplate and trigger guard. Russian style sling slots on the stock. Some Polish military proofs are stamped on the receiver. The left side of the receiver ring and chamber displays Czechoslovak markings, "ZB 67, Rampant Lion, 91". The right side of the buttstock shows, "OW" (in a diamond). The rifle was manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of blue finish still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the sharp edges of steel parts. Some light scratches are visible on the left side of the receiver ring. Some scattered light peppering on the barrel. Some patina on the buttplate. Solid and smooth stock with only minor handling marks. No cracks in wood. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Very smooth action. Original condition with no alteration. Import markings are stamped on the lower part of the barrel. Polish kbks wz.1948 military training rifle with Czechoslovak markings! Serial# RK61XX. |
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Early Production Polish kbks wz.1948 Military Training Rifle (with "Archer")Caliber: .22 LR. Price: $595 Inventory # 22_0143 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Very early Polish post World War Two training rifle with an "Archer" on the receiver ring, instead of Warsaw Pact factory code "11". The rifles with such markings were manufactured only for two years before Soviets forced Radom factory to conform with Soviet Bloc arms industry codes. This rifle was manufactured in 1949, as indicated by a date on receiver ring. The left side of the receiver rail displays model markings, "kbk.S. wz.48". The rifle displays only one serial number, stamped on the left side of the receiver ring. The bolt never had a serial number! The bolt does not have a usual "flat" for the number on the handle, which may indicate that it is an arsenal replacement bolt, manufactured without a serial number. The bolt has a polished steel finish, rather than a blue finish usually found on bolts of Polish trainers. The serial number on the buttplate was overstamped with several "X-s". Military style front sight with a hood. Military style, adjustable rear sight calibrated from 25 to 100 meter. Steel buttplate and trigger guard. Russian style sling slots on the stock. Some Polish military proofs are stamped on the receiver. The rifle was manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Low excellent. 87% of blue finish still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the sharp edges of steel parts, as well as on the front part of the barrel. Solid stock with some light handling marks and scratches. No cracks in wood. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Very smooth action. Original condition with no alteration. Import markings are stamped on the lower part of the barrel. Scarce, early production Polish kbks wz.1948 military training rifle! Serial# A32XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Mauser Es340B target rifle in .22 LR caliber. The rifle was manufactured by Mauser factory in Oberndorf in the 1930-s. The rifle features a strong DSM-34 type action. The left side of the receiver displays following markings, "Mauser - Werke A. G. - Oberndorf a.N.", "Crown over B" and "Crown over U". The left side of the chamber shows following markings, "Crown over B", "Crown over U", "Crown over G" and "459". The receiver ring displays a beautiful "Mauser" banner. A very nice Mauser cartouche is present on the right side of the stock. Matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. German style, scope and sight rails are factory-machined into the receiver. The rifle is fitted with a standard, Mauser manufactured 200 meter adjustable rear sight. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Steel trigger guard with diamond checkering. Half length, sporting style walnut stock with pistol grip. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original steel buttplate with "Mauser" banner. Two sporting style sling swivels. Overall length is 45.50 inch. The barrel length is 26.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 98% of crisp, original blue on metal. The bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. The extractor is missing. Mechanically the rifle is in excellent condition as well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! Very nice stock with some minor handling marks and light dings. Original finish on the stock. No cracks in wood. No import stamps. Very nice Mauser target rifle! Serial# 1646XX. |
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Scarce German Lebel Zimmer Schutzen (Indoor Shooting) RifleCaliber: 4 mm Price: $1750 Inventory # leb_0019 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: French Lebel M.1886/93 military rifle made in Chatellerault, converted to 4 mm caliber for indoor target shooting. The quality and style of the rifle indicates that the conversion was done in Germany after the World War One. The rifle was most likely captured during the Great War, and consequently sold on the commercial market in Germany. The barrel has a high quality 4 mm conversion unit. The bolt head was replaced to accommodate for the conversion unit. Simple, fixed rear sight. European style, sporting front sight. German style, turned down "spoon" bolt handle. Very fancy diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. All the steel parts are finished in blue. The forestock was shortened to the half-stock configuration. The model designation is stamped on the left side of the receiver, "M-le 1886 M.93". The name of the arsenal which manufactured the rifle, "Manufacture d'Armes Chatellerault", is also stamped on the left side of the receiver. All these markings are fading and difficult to recognize, which is a good indicator that the metal was refinished during the conversion to 4 mm. There are also some small French markings and numbers on the receiver and barrel. CONDITION: Fine+. The blue finish is nice and crisp, and it was preserved in about 96%. The buttplate shows some brown patina. Bore is in fine condition. Strong and crisp action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The original military stocks were reworked and refinished during the conversion works. They show some handling marks, small dings and scratches. No cracks in the wood. The buttstock sling swivel was removed and replaced with a block of wood (please, see pictures). Antique. Very attractive, high quality German indoor target shooting rifle! Serial# 192XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce, Beretta made Italian Vetterli training rifle in .22 LR caliber. There are only very few Vetterli .22 caliber training rifles on the market. The conversion was most likely done in 1945, as indicated by a date stamped on the right side of the chamber. There is also a smaller date stamped on the receiver, "1946". Single shot configuration. The bolt was modified to fire .22 LR cartridge. The rifle was rebarreled, with the new .22 caliber barrel replacing the old one in 10.35 mm. The new extractor system was installed. The receiver's dust cover was removed during the conversion. The magazine housing in the stock was covered by a steel plate. The new rear sights were installed. Matching serial numbers on the chamber, buttplate and on the bolt. (the buttstock shows fading, unrecognizable old number; no numbers are stamped on other parts). The chamber displays maker's markings, "Beretta Gardone". The receiver and chamber displays small Italian proof marks, "Crown over PSF" and "Crown over Two Crossed Rifles in the Shield" (Gardone black powder, or smokeless proof of guns with rifled barrels). All steel furniture. Fixed front sight. Turned down bolt handle. Two military style sling swivels, the first one is located in the lower part of the barrel band, and the second one is located under the buttstock. Solid, steel buttplate with no trap. Missing the cleaning rod. Complete with Italian military leather sling. CONDITION: Fine. The metal shows about 85% of blue turning to patina in some places. The buttplate is covered by a layer of uniform brown patina. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action (bolt moves very tightly!). Solid stock with minor handling marks, dings and light scratches. No cracks to the stock. The stock was refurbished during the conversion. No import markings. Overall length: 37 inch. Barrel length: 17.75 inch. Antique. Very scarce Italian Vetterli training rifle made by Beretta! Serial# C111XX. |
