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Cartridge Antique Rifles

Albini-Braendlin Beaumont Berdan Chassepot Comblain Dreyse Experimental Gras

Guedes Jarmann Krag-Joergensen Kropatschek Kynoch Lebel Lee Mosin-Nagant

Murata Peabody Podewils Roberts Schmidt Rubin Snider Tabatiere

Terssen Vetterli Wanzel Werder Werndl Whitney

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Albini-Braendlin

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Beautiful Belgian M.1853/67/80 Albini-Braendlin Light Infantry Rifle Caliber: 11.4 x 50 mm, rimmed Price: $2750 Inventory # arc_0420 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian single shot breech loading military rifle converted from the M.1853 percussion system. The rifle utilizes the breech with a locking bolt attached to the hammer-body. Two steel barrel bands configuration with a nose cap. Steel receiver. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated up to 1400 meters (resighted for the new, higher velocity M.1880 cartridge). A notch on the extended rear sight slider in conjunction with a stud on the middle band could be used for ranges up to 2100 meters. Complete with original cleaning rod. Matching serial numbers on the locking bolt, buttplate and on the rear sights. The middle barrel band displays a different number. No serial numbers are present on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. The lock plate displays a maker markings and an original production date, "JH 59". Liege proof marks are stamped on the chamber. The left side of the buttstock displays a fading cartouche (please, see pictures). Several other Belgian marks and proofs are stamped on the various parts of the rifle. Overall length: 53.50 inch. Barrel length: 34 inch. Scarce! CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique excellent+ condition. 97% of crisp blue finish is still on metal. The blue finish was most likely added when the rifle was converted to a breech loader (M.1853 percussion rifle was finished in polished steel). The rifle shows only very minor finish wear. The stock is smooth, with few handling marks and light dings. No cracks in the wood. Bore is in excellent+ condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent+ condition as well, with crisp, strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on the metal are clearly visible. No pitting. This is the nicest example of Belgian M.1853/67/80 Albini-Braendlin light infantry rifle I have ever seen! This rifle is in difficult to upgrade condition! (For a correct socket bayonet with scabbard, please add $250).
Belgian M.1867/1901 Albini-Braendlin Fortress Artillery Carbine Caliber: 11.4 x 42 mm, rimmed Price: $1975 Inventory # arc_0075 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian M.1867/1901 Albini-Braendlin single shot breech loading carbine converted from the M.1853 percussion system. In 1901 many surviving Albini-Braendlin infantry rifles were adapted by fortress artillery. Barrels and stocks were shortened, and the nose cap was discarded. The carbine is still in its original caliber, unlike many similar rural gendarmerie carbines that were smooth bored to about 13 mm. The carbine still utilizes the breech with a locking bolt attached to the hammer-body. Two steel barrel bands configuration without a nose cap. Steel receiver. Adjustable rear sights. Ramp and leaf sight graduated to 900 meters. The barrel displays a date, "1868". Overall length: 45.25 inch. Barrel length: 26.5 inch. CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique excellent condition. The barrel and barrel bands have about 82% of blue finish. Other metal parts came with polished steel finish. The blue finish was most likely added when the rifle was converted to a breech loader (M.1853 percussion rifle was finished in polished steel). The rifle shows only minor finish wear. All the internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on the metal are clearly visible. The stock is in original oil finish, with very few handling marks. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong rifling. Mechanically, the carbine is in excellent condition with crisp, strong action. Missing the cleaning rod. Matching serial numbers. Scarce, Belgian breech loading carbine in very collectible condition! Serial# 3X.
Beautiful Belgian Albini-Braendlin Musket Caliber: 9 mm (?) Price: $2975 Inventory # arc_0026 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Fantastic quality military-style musket. Possibly, a Belgian military cadet gun. Miniature of the full-size military rifle in approximately 75% scale. Rifles of similar dimensions were used by military academies all over Europe. Smoothbore. This musket would fire both 9 mm ammo and shotgun shells. Typical Albini-Braendlin trapdoor-type action. Interesting combination of brass receiver and steel trapdoor. Perfect machining and fitting of all parts! Swiss style butt plate. Military style rear sight. Complete with cleaning rod. Matching serial numbers. CONDITION: Excellent with about 95% of blue, turning to patina in some places. Bore is in excellent condition with shiny, smooth walls. The action works fine. All the internal parts of the musket are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Very smooth stock is in original finish with only some minor handling marks and dings. The wood is free of cracks. Very scarce and beautiful Albini-Braendlin musket. Impressive quality!

Beaumont

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Beautiful Dutch Beaumont M. 1871/88 Infantry Rifle Caliber: 11.3 x 50 mm, rimmed Price: $1275 Inventory # arc_0406 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Dutch Beaumont M. 1871/88 infantry rifle! This is a bolt action repeater with Vitali box magazine. The rifle features a turning bolt mechanism developed by a famous Dutch gunmaker, Beaumont of Maastricht. The design may have been inspired by the French Chassepot needle rifle. The rifle has a unique V-type leaf striker spring in the hollow two piece bolt handle. Beaumont rifle was developed to replace Dutch Snider conversions. The rifle was manufactured in 1877, as indicated by markings on the chamber. The right side of the buttstock displays a cartouche with Dutch royal letter, "Crown over W, Maastricht 1878". There are also several smaller Dutch markings stamped on the stock in various places. The receiver does not display any maker's markings. The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, the bolt body, the head of the bolt, the bolt cocking piece and on the rear sight. The magazine follower displays a different number. The conversion date and number are stamped on the buttplate, "1889 4491". Mismatched conversion number, "3474" is stamped on the left side of the chamber (please, see pictures). Complete with the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent+. The rifle was manufactured with a polished steel finish. The metal was carefully cleaned, in order to return it to its original condition. Stock is in excellent condition, with original finish and some light dings, scratches and handling marks. The stock is free of cracks. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are clearly visible on both, wood and metal. This is the nicest Dutch Beaumont rifle I have ever had! Serial# 4XX. (For a correct socket bayonet, please add $195).

Berdan

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Imperial Russian Berdan M.II Infantry Rifle Caliber: 10.67 x 58 mm, rimmed Price: $1575 Inventory # arc_0384 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. The rifle was patented in USA in 1870, and was adopted as a service weapon by only two states, Russia and Bulgaria. At the time, Berdan II was among the most powerful service rifles in the World. The rifle was manufactured in Izhevsk in 1881, as indicated by markings on the barrel and receiver. Berdan rifles were still in use during the World War One, as a secondary weapon. Many Berdans were captured by Austro-Hungarians and Germans, and consequently, were reissued to their armed forces. There is a fading cartouche on the right side of the stock. The cartouche displays a date , "1881" and an Imperial Russian Double Headed Eagle. There are also some other, smaller Russian markings and stamps in the lower part of the stock. The receiver displays Imperial Russian Double Headed Eagle and Cyrillic letters, "PK". Mismatched serial numbers. Different serial numbers are stamped on the barrel, bolt and buttplate. No serial numbers are present on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model of rifle. The rifle comes with the cleaning rod, which is not original for this model. The rod does not engage properly in the stock. CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique fine condition. The stock is solid, with some usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. Original finish on the stock. The markings are fading, but still partially visible on the stock. No cracks in the wood. The forestock and buttstock show two holes for Russian style sling swivels. Metal parts have about 78% of original thin blue finish, with a balance either in white, or in brown patina. Most of the blue wear is on the trigger guard and on the barrel bands. Some scattered light patina on the buttplate. No pitting. Bore is in excellent condition, with very strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong. Nice example of Berdan rifle! Serial# 1060XX. (For a correct socket bayonet, please add $695).
Colt Tool Room Prototype Berdan M. I Rifle Caliber: .577, rimmed Price: $2975 Inventory # arc_0082 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: One of the kind Colt manufactured Berdan M.I rifle! The gun seems to be a tool room prototype manufactured only for testing of the Berdan M. I action. Perhaps, the rifle took part in the comparison trials against Snider. The rifle was most likely converted from percussion Enfield "two band" rifle to breech loading configuration in late 1860-s. Similar rifle was listed in the Enfield Pattern Room Catalog under the number RB 154. The front sights were probably never installed on the barrel, as the muzzle has still visible machining marks, and is lacking the final polish. English proof marks, "Crown over P", and "Crown over V" are stamped on the barrel. Various tool room numbers are stamped on all parts of the action. Two steel barrel bands with brass furniture (butt plate, trigger guard & nose cap). CONDITION: Condition of the rifle is fine, with finish on metal turning to pleasing light patina. Perfect, crisp action. Nice smooth stock, with few handling marks. Small, 1.75 inch hairline surface crack on the left side of the stock, between the barrel bands. Stock does not have any markings and seems to be in original finish. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong rifling. Complete with the cleaning rod. Very scarce! Overall length is 52 inch. Barrel length: 32.5 inch.

Chassepot

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Scarce Prussian Issue Chassepot M.1871 Carbine (Aptierter Chassepot-Karabiner M/71) Caliber: 11 x 60 mm Mauser Price: $2795 Inventory # arc_0510 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Prussian military issue Chassepot M.1871 carbine. The gun was made originally as a Chassepot M.1866 needle rifle by the St. Etienne arsenal, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. Chassepot rifles gave an excellent performance to the French troops during the Franco-Prussian War. Yet, the war was lost to the French and hundreds of thousands of Chassepot rifles ended up in hands of Prussian military and its allies. Consequently, the Chassepot rifles were reworked by Prussian arsenals to cavalry style carbines. The needle mechanism was abandoned and the guns were converted to fire 11 mm Mauser ammunition, which, at the time, was standard in Prussian army. The French markings and proof marks are still present on the receiver. The left side of the chamber displays Prussian Crown over "FW" (Frederick Wilhelm, King of Prussia). The same markings are stamped on the right side of the buttstock. The right side of the chamber displays several Prussian proof marks (Gothic letters under the crown, please see pictures). Several other Prussian proof marks are stamped on the receiver and bolt. Matching Prussian serial numbers (stamped on the buttstock, nosecap, barrel band, rear sight, chamber, bolt body and on the bolt cocking piece). Some parts are still displaying fading French serial, or assembly numbers. "Holy Water" plug is still in the buttstock, but it was over stamped with Prussian property marks (Gothic letter under the crown). The lower part of the buttstock also displays many German marks. The steel buttplate displays regimental markings, "L.C.X.243" and a number, "13". Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated to 1500 meter. Full length cavalry style stock with no handguard. The carbine was manufactured with no provision for the bayonet. Complete with the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique fine condition. 85% of blue finish turning to brownish color. Occasional light patina. The receiver and bolt are finished in white (polished steel), as they should be, and now show some scattered patina. Scattered brown patina and/or light surface rust on the buttplate. The stock shows the usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Some wear to the wood near the buttplate and in front of the trigger guard (please, see pictures). Small hairline crack in front of the barrel band spring, on the right side of the forestock. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. The action works fine. The internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition with no obvious wear. Scarce Prussian issue Chassepot carbine with many interesting markings! Antique. Serial# H897XX.
Scarce English Made Chassepot M.1866 Infantry Rifle with Bayonet Caliber: 11mm, combustible cartridge Price: $2675 Inventory # arc_0508 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very early French needle rifle made by Potts & Hunts in London in 1868, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. English made Chassepot rifles in original condition are very scarce! The Chassepot rifle was a French response to the Prussian Dreyse needle rifle. The major improvement over the Dreyse mechanism, was Chassepot's gas-tight breech. This was achieved by adding the rubber seal to the front part of the bolt. Chassepot gave an excellent performance to the French troops during the Franco-Prussian War. The manufacturer legend in French language is stamped on the left side of the receiver rail, "Potts et Hunts a Londres". The model designation is also stamped on the left side of the receiver rail, "M-le 1866". The French proof marks are stamped on the chamber. The left side of the chamber displays, "Crown over M". Matching serial numbers, except for the cleaning rod (the same serial numbers are stamped on the chamber, bolt, bayonet lug and stock; the cleaning rod displays a mismatched serial number). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. Two steel barrel bands configuration. The buttplate displays some issue markings, "4" and "13". Complete with the cleaning rod and bayonet. The bayonet and scabbard have matching serial numbers (different than the number on the rifle). Overall length: 51.5 inch. Barrel length: 32 inch. CONDITION: Low excellent. The rifle has original polished steel finish mixed with some scattered light patina. No pitting. Solid stock with some small dings and light scratches. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition, with crisp, strong action. The bolt needle is missing. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. The bayonet is in overall very good condition. The scabbard has a couple of dents. The blade is nice and clean. Scarce English made Chassepot M.1866 infantry rifle in very collectible condition! Antique. Serial# 182XX.
German Chassepot Sporting Rifle Caliber: 9 mm (?) Price: $1795 Inventory # arc_0124 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: French Chassepot M.1866 needle rifle made in St.Etienne in 1869, converted to unknown 9 mm center fire caliber. The quality and style of the rifle indicates that the conversion was done in Southern part of Germany. The rifle was most likely captured during the Franco-Prussian War, and consequently sold on the commercial market in Germany. The barrel has a high quality 9 mm liner. The bolt head was replaced to accommodate for the new caliber ammunition. Double set trigger. Swiss style rear sight. Very fancy Schutzen style trigger guard with floral engraving. The same style of engraving can also be found on the receiver, bolt and butt plate. The barrel is finished in blue, while the receiver, bolt, trigger guard, rear sight and butt plate has very nice case coloring finish. Nice diamond checkering on both sides of bolt handle. The stock also displays diamond checkering at the wrist. The butt plate displays initials, "SL" (German gunsmith?). The stock was shortened to the half-stock configuration. Complete with old style commercial cleaning rod. CONDITION: Low excellent. The blue finish on the barrel is nice and crisp, and it was preserved in about 96%. The condition of the case coloring finish on the other steel parts is very much the same, except for the butt plate, that is slightly worn. Bore is in fine+ condition with a strong rifling. Strong and crisp action. The original military stock was reworked and refinished during the conversion works. The butt stock has some handling marks, that may be a result of an attempt to replace a firing pin in the bolt long time ago (please, see pictures). Small horizontal hairline crack on the left side of the front part of the half-stock (please, see pictures). Fading serial number on the stock. Antique. Very attractive, high quality sporting rifle!

Comblain

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Scarce Belgian M.1882 Comblain Infantry Rifle Caliber: 11.4 x 50 mm, rimmed Price: $1875 Inventory # arc_0415 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian single shot, breech loading Comblain M.1882 military rifle (Fusil d'Infanterie de la Garde Civique Mle 1882). This is most likely an export version of M.1882, as there are no Belgian government property markings stamped on the rifle. At least two countries, Greece and Peru, had purchased small quantities of M.1882 Comblain rifles (Brazil and Chile purchased slightly different Comblain rifles). The rifle utilizes the breech with a locking block that moves up and down. The locking block is activated by a lever, which also serves as a trigger guard. Two steel barrel bands configuration with a nose cap. Steel receiver. Adjustable rear sights. Ramp and leaf sight graduated to 1200 meters (sighted for the new, higher velocity M.1880 cartridge). The cleaning rod is missing. Matching contract serial numbers on the receiver and on the lever mechanism. No contract serial numbers are stamped on all the remaining parts. The right side of the receiver displays wording, "Comblain Brevete", over a serial number (the receiver displays both, a serial number and a contract serial number). The Liege proof marks are stamped on major steel parts of the rifle. A "Crown over JC" is stamped on the upper part of the octagonal part of the barrel. The maker's markings, "A. Francotte a Liege" are stamped on the left side of the octagonal part of the barrel. The right side of the buttstock displays a fading cartouche with unrecognizable wording and letters "JO" in the circle. Several other Belgian marks and proofs are stamped on the various parts of the rifle. The bayonet lug for the saber type bayonet is located on the right side of the front barrel band. Overall length: 49.50 inch. Barrel length: 34.50 inch. CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique very good+ condition. 50% of original blue is still on metal, turning to brown patina in some places. There is scattered light surface rust and/or peppering on the blue. Some cleaning marks on the barrel. The blue on the barrel bands is almost gone. The buttplate has some brown patina. The stocks are in original finish, with usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Two small hairline cracks in the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (0.75 inch long, please, see pictures). There are two places in the forestock where some holes, or dings were covered with some kind of the wood filling material. Bore is in fine condition, with shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in very good condition with crisp, strong action. Scarce Belgian military rifle! Serial# 760XX.
Scarce Belgian M.1882 Comblain Infantry Rifle Caliber: 11.4 x 50 mm, rimmed Price: $1475 Inventory # arc_0414 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Belgian single shot, breech loading Comblain M.1882 military rifle (Fusil d'Infanterie de la Garde Civique Mle 1882). This is most likely an export version of M.1882, as there are no Belgian government property markings stamped on the rifle. At least two countries, Greece and Peru, had purchased small quantities of M.1882 Comblain rifles (Brazil and Chile purchased slightly different Comblain rifles). The rifle utilizes the breech with a locking block that moves up and down. The locking block is activated by a lever, which also serves as a trigger guard. Two steel barrel bands configuration with a nose cap. Steel receiver. Adjustable rear sights. Ramp and leaf sight graduated to 1200 meters (sighted for the new, higher velocity M.1880 cartridge). Complete with a cleaning, which may not be original to the rifle. Matching contract serial numbers on the receiver and on the lever mechanism. No contract serial numbers are stamped on all the remaining parts. The right side of the receiver displays wording, "Comblain Brevete", over a serial number (the receiver displays both, a serial number and a contract serial number). The Liege proof marks are stamped on major steel parts of the rifle. A "Crown over JC" is stamped on the upper part of the octagonal part of the barrel. The maker's markings, "A. Francotte a Liege" are stamped on the left side of the octagonal part of the barrel. The right side of the buttstock displays letters "JO" in the circle, along with some other unrecognizable markings. Several other Belgian marks and proofs are stamped on the various parts of the rifle. The bayonet lug for the saber type bayonet is located on the right side of the front barrel band. Overall length: 49.50 inch. Barrel length: 34.50 inch. CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique good+ to very good- condition. The finish is mostly in white. Some scattered gray/brown patina. Some cleaning marks on the barrel and receiver. The buttplate has some brown patina. The stocks show usual handling marks, dings and scratches. One small hairline crack in the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (0.5 inch long, please, see pictures). Some small age cracks in the buttstock. Some wear to the forestock, just in front the receiver. Wood is partially covered with varnish. Bore is in fine condition, with shiny rifling. The rear sling swivel is missing. Mechanically, the rifle is in very good condition with crisp, strong action. Scarce Belgian military rifle! Serial# 771XX.

Dreyse

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Experimental

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Gras

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French Gras M.1866-74 Infantry Rifle with Bayonet Caliber: 11 mm Gras Price: $1475 Inventory # arc_0509 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: French single shot Gras M.1866-74 infantry rifle. Manufactured as a Chassepot M.1866 needle-rifle by St. Etienne Arsenal in 1874. The rifle was consequently converted to fire a metallic cartridge as "Gras M.1866-74" by the same arsenal in 1880, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. The model designation is stamped on the left side of the receiver, "M-le 1866-74". The name of the arsenal which manufactured the rifle, "Manufacture d'Armes St. Etienne", is also stamped on the left side of the receiver. French proof marks are present on the chamber and receiver. All matching serial numbers, including the cleaning rod! The matching serial numbers are stamped on the chamber, bolt, buttstock, bayonet lug and on the cleaning rod. The right side of the buttstock displays a very nice St.Etienne arsenal cartouche with the "1875" date (please, see pictures). The "Holy Water" plug is missing. The left side of the buttstock displays a very nice St.Etienne arsenal conversion cartouche with the "1880" date (please, see pictures). There are also some other arsenal and military markings on the buttstock. Two steel barrel bands configuration. Buttplate does not display any regimental markings. Overall length: 51.5 inch. Barrel length: 32 inch. Complete with an original cleaning rod, leather sling and bayonet. The bayonet and scabbard have matching serial numbers (different than the number on the rifle). CONDITION: Low excellent. 95% of crisp blue on the barrel, rear sight and receiver. Fading finish on the barrel bands, trigger guard and buttplate. Solid stock with some dings and light scratches. Stock is free of cracks. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition, with crisp, strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. The bayonet is in overall very good condition. The tip of the scabbard and the quillon shows some pitting. The blade is nice and clean. The leather sling is in very good condition. This is the nicest French Gras infantry rifle with all matching serial numbers I have ever seen! Antique. Serial# FH368XX.
French Gras M.1874/80 Infantry Rifle ON HOLD Caliber: 11 mm Gras Price: $875 Inventory # arc_0427 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: French single shot Gras M.1874/80 infantry rifle. Made by St. Etienne Arsenal in 1876, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. The model designation is stamped on the left side of the receiver, "M-le 1874 M.80". The name of the arsenal which manufactured the rifle, "Manufacture d'Armes St. Etienne", is also stamped on the left side of the receiver. French proof marks are present on the chamber and receiver. Matching serial numbers on the barrel and receiver. Mismatched serial numbers on the bolt and stock. The left side of the buttstock displays a fading cartouche (please, see pictures). There are also some other, fading markings on the buttstock. Two steel barrel bands configuration. The cleaning rod is missing. Buttplate does not display any regimental markings. Overall length: 51.5 inch. Barrel length: 32 inch. CONDITION: Fine+, as refurbished by a French arsenal. 96% of crisp blue on the barrel, rear sight and receiver. Some light pitting under the blue on the right side of the barrel, along the stock lines. Polished steel finish on the barrel bands, trigger guard and buttplate. Solid stock with some dings and light scratches. The stock was refinished, most likely when the rifle was refurbished by a French arsenal. A "holy water plug" is a replacement. There are two small nail holes in the lower part of the buttstock, just in front of the buttplate (from a plate that was removed?). Stock is free of cracks. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition, with crisp, strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Nice example of French Gras infantry rifle! Antique. Serial# 454XX. (For a correct bayonet with scabbard, please add $145).

Guedes

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Jarmann

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Beautiful Swedish Navy M.1881 Jarmann Rifle Caliber: 10.15 mm x 61R (Jarmann) Price: $4500 Inventory # arc_0425 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Swedish Navy M.1881 Jarmann rifle! The rifle was manufactured by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori in 1883, as indicated by markings on the barrel and receiver. Jarmann was among the first bolt action repeating rifles to be adopted in the world. It was designed by a Norwegian engineer Jacob Smith Jarmann. Several thousand of Jarmanns were manufactured to equip both, Norwegian and Swedish forces in the 1880-s (30,000 were manufactured for the Norwegian armed forces and 1,500 were manufactured for the Swedish Navy). The Jarmann rifle was a remarkably accurate rifle for its time. The rifle utilizes a bolt action and a Kropatschek-style 8-round tubular magazine under the barrel. Two steel barrel bands configuration with a nose cap. Ramp and leaf rear sight. A notch on the extended rear sight slider in conjunction with a stud on the middle band could be used for long distance ranges. Complete with original cleaning rod with a brass tip. All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, buttplate, nosecap and on both barrel bands). No serial numbers are present on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. The left side of the receiver displays the maker markings, "Swedish Royal Crown over C", production date, "1883", and Swedish military inspectors acceptance markings, "J.P" and "J.G.". The chamber also displays, "Swedish Royal Crown over C" and a production date, "1883". The lower part of the forestock has a brass regimental plate (with no markings). Overall length: 53.25 inch. Barrel length: 32 inch. Very scarce! CONDITION: Overall, in NRA antique excellent+ condition. 96% of crisp blue finish is still on metal. The rifle shows only very minor finish wear. Some light brown patina on the barrel bands, nosecap, buttplate and on the bolt. The stock is smooth, with only very few handling marks and dings. No cracks in the wood. Bore is in excellent+ condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent+ condition as well, with crisp, strong action. 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. Beautiful example of Swedish M.1881 Jarmann rifle! This rifle is in difficult to upgrade condition! Serial# 7XX.

Krag-Joergensen

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Kropatschek

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Portuguese M.1886 Kropatschek Infantry Rifle Caliber: 8 x 60mm, rimmed Price: $750 Inventory # arc_0430 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 infantry rifle made by Steyr in Austro-Hungary in 1886, as indicated by markings on the receiver and on the buttstock. Kropatschek rifles are difficult to find in collectible condition. Most of these rifle were refurbished by Portuguese arsenals, with both, metal and wood refinished. This rifle is in all original condition, and it was never refurbished. The Kropatschek system was adopted by Portugal to replace the single-shot Guedes, which by then was considered obsolete. Many Kropatschek rifles were fitted with handguards in the Arsenal do Exercite in Lisbon in 1889. These rifles are known as "Mo. 86/89". Some sources indicate that such modified rifles were issued to colonial troops, in order to reduce the adverse effect of the radiated barrel-heat on the sight picture. This rifle was not modified to Mo.86/89 configuration. Great majority of the Kropatschek rifles were altered again in 1896 to fire more powerful ammunition. This specimen was also modified, as indicated by rear sights graduated to 2,200 meter (originally, they were graduated only to 2000 meter). Kropatscheks had a very long service life, with the last guns withdrawn from the Portuguese colonial forces in 1961. The left side of the receiver of the rifle displays a Portuguese Royal Crown over "L I" (cipher of King Luiz I, who reigned from 1861 to 1889). The markings and cartouches on the stock are still visible. The right side of the buttstock displays a Steyr cartouche with the following markings, "M. 1886, OEWG, Steyr 1886". The left side of the buttstock displays a Portuguese Royal Crown over "L I". Several smaller markings and numbers are stamped on the lower part of the buttstock. Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the stock; bolt displays different serial numbers; no numbers are stamped on all other parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Correct style, straight bolt handle. Only about 49,000 of Kropatschek infantry rifles were ever manufactured. Complete with original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. 80% of original blue remaining on the receiver, barrel and barrel bands. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Uniform brown patina on the trigger guard and on the buttplate. Some light pitting on the barrel and receiver, along the stock lines (typical for these rifles, as their stocks were salt treated). The cleaning rod also shows some corrosion (the same reason). Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks, dings and light scratches. There is a hairline crack in the upper part of the buttstock, just in front of the buttplate (please, see pictures). Original finish on both, wood and metal. Overall length: 52 inch. Barrel length: 32 inch. Nice example of Portuguese Kropatschek rifle! Serial# MM2XX. (For a correct bayonet with scabbard, please add $175).

Kynoch

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Lebel

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
French Lebel M.1886/93 Infantry Rifle Caliber: 8mm Lebel Price: $795 Inventory # leb_0022 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: World War One issue French Lebel M.1886/93 infantry rifle. The rifle is in original condition and was not refurbished by a French arsenal. 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 St. Etienne", is also stamped on the left side of the receiver. All these markings are sharp, which usually is a good indicator that the metal was not refinished. The right side of the chamber displays following markings, "MAS 1888". Matching serial numbers on the chamber, bolt, forestock and on the buttstock. Mismatched serial number on the trigger guard. There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. The serial number on the bolt was over stamped to match the number on the chamber. The old number was crossed with a single line (please, see pictures). There is no "Balle N" proof mark stamped on the receiver and barrel. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated up to 2400 meter. One barrel band and a nosecap with a stacking hook. The rear bayonet lug was removed from the barrel (possibly by Germans, for the use of the Ersatz bayonet?). CONDITION: Very good+. 70% of blue finish mixed with brown patina is still on metal. The blue finish is worn mostly on the trigger guard, barrel band, nosecap and on the upper part of the barrel. The buttplate shows some brown patina. Stocks show usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on the metal are clearly visible. Action works fine. Difficult to find World War One issue M.1886/93 Lebel rifle! French classic from the time of the Great War! Antique. Serial# 593XX.
Scarce German Lebel Zimmer Schutzen (Indoor Shooting) Rifle Caliber: 4 mm Price: $1795 Inventory # leb_0019 Pictures: