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Description
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Scarce Nanking Made Chinese "Hanyang" Type Mannlicher
Rifle 
Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless (.318) M 88.
Price: $1475
Inventory # man_0119
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DESCRIPTION: Interesting
Chinese rifle influenced by German Commission Gewehr 1888 and
Austro-Hungarian pre-1914 Mannlichers. These guns are often
referred to as "Hanyang rifles", although they
were made in several different arsenals, Hanyang being just one
of them. This example was manufactured at the Nanking (Nanjing)
arsenal, and was accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver
ring with its logo, "a Star"(just behind the
serial number). Little is known about this rifle, but it is assumed
that it was put in the production around the turn of the century.
The rifle was issued to the Nationalist Revolutionary Army
during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Hanyang rifles
were also heavily used in the World War Two, as well as
in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The rifle display
several Chinese characters stamped, or carved on the buttstock.
The right side of the buttstock displays a large cartouche
with several Chinese characters. All matching serial numbers
(the matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel,
bolt and on the bayonet lug; there are no serial numbers stamped
on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for
this model). All the parts of the bolt display the same number.
All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped.
Straight bolt handle. Mannlicher style magazine. Ramp and leaf
rear sight calibrated from 200 to 2000 meter. Bayonet lug is
an integral part of the nosecap. Complete with the cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Fine+, with 90-92% of original blue finish
still on the metal. The blue is turning to brownish color
in some places. The rear sight shows some gray patina. Very nice
stock and handguard, without any cracks. The stock is much nicer
than usually found on such rifles, with some usual handling marks
and scratches. Original finish on the wood. Very good bore, with
strong rifling, but with some darkness in the grooves. All the
internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible
wear. Crisp, smooth action. No import markings. Much nicer
Hanyang rifle than usually seen! One of the very few Hanyang
rifles I have seen with all matching serial numbers! The rifle
comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please,
pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial#
F83XX. |
Scarce Greek Mannlicher Schoenauer M.1903/14 - 1930 Short
Rifle
ON HOLD
Caliber: 6.5 mm x 54, rimless.
Price: $1750
Inventory # mans_0013
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Greek World
War II era Mannlicher Schoenauer M.1903/14 - 1930 short rifle
in 6.5 mm caliber. Manufactured by Steyr in Austria in
1930-s, as indicated by markings on the receiver rail, "Mannlicher
- Schoenauer 1930 System, Steyr". The rifle was a part
of the last Greek government contract for Mannlicher-Schoenauers.
Greece purchased from Steyr Werke AG (SWAG), 25.000 M1904/14-1930
Mannlicher Schoenauer short rifles in 1930. These rifles were
"the last of the last" of the military Mannlicher-Schoenauers
(commercial model was in production for a long time). The receiver
ring displays a crest of Greece, "Shield with a Cross"
and a model designation, "Y: 1903/14". A Greek
army property mark, "Saint George Fighting the Dragon"
is stamped on the upper part of the buttstock (just behind the
receiver tang), on the left side of the receiver, and on the
bolt handle. The left side of the buttstock displays a cartouche
with a Greek Cross and Greek lettering inside, "Ellenica
Democratia" (please, see pictures). The right side of
the buttstock displays a serial number and hand carved
Greek letter, "GE" (Greek soldier's initials?
- please, see pictures). All matching serial numbers. The
same numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt, stock and barrel.
There are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts
of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the
serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Correct
bolt with turned down bolt handle. Adjustable rear sight is calibrated
from 200 to 1800 meter. The front barrel band with an integral
bayonet lug. Complete with a cleaning rod and a muzzle cap/front
sight protector. CONDITION: Fine. 90-93% of
original blue finish is still on metal. The condition rating
of the rifle would be higher, if not for metal roughness and
some surface rust on the barrel, near the muzzle, and on the
nosecap. Fine bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action.
Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition. The internal
parts of the rifle are in fine to excellent condition with no
obvious wear. All the markings on metal and wood are clearly
visible. Very nice and smooth stock with some handling marks,
light dings and small scratches. No cracks in wood. No import
markings. Overall length: 39.50 inch. Barrel length: 20 inch.
Scarce Greek Mannlicher Schoenauer M.1903/14 - 1930 short
rifle in very collectible condition! The rifle comes from my
family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by
check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial#
4XXA. |
Scarce Pre-World War II French MAS 36 Short Rifle
Caliber: 7.5 x 54 mm
Price: $850
Inventory # mlr_0125
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French
pre-war production MAS 36 short rifle. The pre-war production
MAS 36 rifles are getting difficult to find. They can be identified
by open front sights (replaced by closed front sights
on the post-WWII rifles), different metal finish and different
serial number series. MAS 36 features a very short, modified
Mauser type action. Interestingly enough, the rifle was designed
and manufactured without a safety. It was the last bolt action
rifle adopted by any major European power. Mauser style magazine.
Correct style bolt with turned down handle. Adjustable rear sights
calibrated from 200 to 1200 meter. The right side of the buttstock
displays a fading cartouche with a production date, "MA
... 1940". The left side of the receiver displays following
maker/model markings, "MAS M-le 1936". The upper
part of the receiver displays some small French markings and
a letter, "E". All matching serial numbers,
including the bayonet (!). The matching serial numbers are
stamped on the receiver, bolt, buttstock, forestock, bayonet,
trigger guard and on the magazine floor plate. The other parts
of the rifle do not show any serial numbers, which is correct
for this model. All the serial numbers are factory original and
they were not restamped. Baked black enamel over the phosphate
finish on most of the parts of rifle. Phosphate finish on the
bolt (correct for the pre-war late production rifles of this
model). Complete with a bayonet and an original French army leather
sling. The latter shows a typical French black round stamp
and an old style pencil number, "167". The rifle
was manufactured by the ManuFrance (Manufacture Francaise
d'Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne) shortly before the Nazi
invasion of France. The "K" prefix MAS 36-s were
the last rifles manufactured by ManuFrance before the German
invasion. The "K" prefix production stopped in June
1940 at approximately K 30.000. CONDITION: Fine. 72-75% of
original baked black enamel finish is still remaining on metal.
The stocks show some handling marks, light dings and scratches.
No cracks in wood. An extra layer of orange color wax, or varnish
may have been added to the wood finish during the war, or shortly
after. The bore is in fine+ to low excellent condition, with
strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically,
the rifle is in excellent condition. All the internal
parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible
wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. The stacking
hook was removed from the nosecap. The leather sling is in fine
to excellent condition. No import stamps. Scarce French World
War Two issue MAS 36 rifle! The rifle comes from my family member
collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money
order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# K20XX. |
Indonesian M.1895 (ex-Dutch East Indies Colonial Army KNIL)
Mannlicher Short Rifle
Caliber: 303 Enfield.
Price: $750
Inventory # mand_0037
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
and exotic Indonesian M. 1895 Mannlicher short rifle. Originally,
the Dutch East Indies Colonial Army (KNIL) rifle, transferred
to Armed Forces of Indonesia after the latter declared independence
in 1949. In early 1950-s, Indonesia decided to rebuild all the
Dutch Mannlichers in its possession to .303 Enfield caliber,
in order to take advantage of the inexpensive British surplus
ammo flooding the world market at the time. There is a number
of variations of M.95 Indonesian short rifle (the Indonesian
arsenals were a little bit unpredictable at the time....). This
rifle has the Enfield Jungle Carbine style rubber pad on the
buttplate, and bayonet lug located on the nosecap. The rifle
was converted to its current configuration in Indonesia in
1954, as indicated by markings on the receiver rail. The
latter also displays metric caliber designation, "CAL
7.7" and a Star of Indonesia (most of them were
ground off, before the exportation!). Matching serial numbers
(stamped on the receiver, bolt, trigger guard, barrel band,
nosecap and on the buttplate). Turned down bolt handle. Two position
rear sights. Fixed front sights with protective wings. Two gas
escape holes in the receiver ring. Sling swivels are located
underneath the buttstock and front part of the stock. The rifle
was manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. CONDITION:
Fine, as refurbished by Indonesian arsenal. 96% of arsenal
blue finish is still present on the gun. Smooth action.
Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. The stock
shows the usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Small gauges
and crack in the handguard, just behind the rear sight (please,
see pictures). Solid stock with no cracks. All thee internal
parts of the rifle are in fine condition. The Indonesian markings
and serial numbers on metal are clearly visible. All the original
Dutch arsenal markings on the stock and metal were ground off
during the conversion to .303 caliber. Rubber pad is somewhat
worn but still complete, with no cracks and in good condition.
No import markings. Scarce Indonesian Mannlicher M.95 short
rifle! The rifle comes from my family member collection
of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank
wire transfer only). Serial# 4-0032XX. |
Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M.1895 Cavalry Carbine with Italian
East Africa Markings
Caliber: 8 x 50 mm rimmed.
Price: $475
Inventory # man_0172
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DESCRIPTION: Austro-Hungarian
M.1895 Mannlicher cavalry carbine (Repetier-Carabiner M.95)
in its original caliber, 8 x 50 mm. The right side
of the buttstock displays Italian colonial issue markings,
"AOI" (Africa Orientale Italiana - Italian East
Africa), as well as some numerals, "8 - 3 - 3".
This is the "true" cavalry carbine with a single
set of sling swivels located on the left side of the stock. The
carbine was manufactured in 1915, as indicated by following
markings stamped on the chamber, "W-n, Austro-Hungarian
Eagle, 15". The receiver ring displays a model designation,
"M.95", and the factory location, "Budapest".
The right side of the receiver and chamber displays small Austro-Hungarian
double head eagles. Matching serial numbers are stamped on
the receiver and barrel. Mismatched serial number on the stock.
No serial numbers are stamped on the remaining parts of the
carbine. The serial numbers are factory original, and they were
not restamped. Original military configuration cavalry carbine
(this is not a cut-down from a long rifle). Correct carbine
style rear sights. The nosecap has a bayonet lug and a a stacking
hook. The lower part of the stock displays several small markings
(please, see pictures). CONDITION: Low fine. 65-70%
of blue finish is still on metal. Some blue is turning to brownish
color. Solid stock with the usual handling marks, scratches and
dings. No cracks in wood. The stock was probably lightly cleaned
long time ago. All the markings and numbers on metal are still
visible. All the internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition,
with no visible wear. The bore is in fine condition, with
strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action.
No import markings. Austro-Hungarian M.1895 Mannlicher
cavalry carbine with interesting Italian East Africa markings!
The carbine comes from my family member collection of military
firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer
only). Serial# 11XXM. |
Yugoslavian Mannlicher M.1895 M Short Rifle
Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser.
Price: $575
Inventory # man_0171
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DESCRIPTION:
Scarce Yugoslavian Mannlicher M.1895 M short rifle (ex-Austro-Hungarian
M.1895). In 1920-s, many countries started conversion program
of long World War One style rifles to short rifle configuration.
It was commonly believed at the time, that next war would be
much more mobile than the WWI, and thus would require shorter
rifles. Yugoslavia followed the pattern by shortening almost
the entire inventory of its Mannlicher M.1895 rifles at the VTZ
factory (Military Technology Factory, Kraguyevac). Furthermore,
the rifle was arsenally converted from 8 x 50 Mannlicher to 7.92
x 57 Mauser caliber in 1920/1930, as indicated by a model
designation "M.95 M" stamped on the receiver.
This was a caliber of choice of Yugoslavian army at the time.
The chamber and the bolt head were converted to the 7.92 mm Mauser
ammunition. Mauser style rear sight. The magazine has a solid
floorplate without a hole for the removal of the clip (unlike
in the standard Austro-Hungarian M.1895). Made by the Steyr
arsenal as indicated by markings on the receiver. The right side
of the buttstock displays a slightly fading Yugoslavian arsenal
cartouche, "VTZ" (in the triangle). The Serbian
alphabet abbreviation stands for "Military Technology
Factory, Kraguyevac". The matching serial numbers
are stamped on the receiver, bolt, stock, trigger guard and magazine
cover. Complete with a leather sling. There is a controversy
among collectors if the straight pull action is strong enough
to withstand a pressure caused by the 7.92 mm Mauser ammo. Because
of that, the rifle is offered as a collector item only and not
for shooting. CONDITION: Excellent. 97% of blue finish
is still on metal. Solid and smooth stock with only minor handling
marks. Wood has an extra coat of wax, or varnish added. The right
side of the handguard displays a repair, with three small blocks
of wood replaced (please, see pictures). All the internal parts
of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear.
Strong action. The bore is in fine condition, with strong
rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. All the markings
and numbers on metal and stock are still visible. No import markings.
Interesting Yugoslavian rework of M.1895 rifle! The
rifle comes from my family member collection of military firearms
(please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only).
Serial# 300XX. |
Imperial German Gew. 88 S Commission Rifle
Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless.
Price: $850
Inventory # man_0167
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial German
M.1888 S "Commission" rifle in 8 mm caliber. Made
by Spandau arsenal in Germany in 1890, and accordingly
marked on the receiver. The receiver displays a letter "S"
(the rifle was converted to fire S-ammunition). Beginning in
1905 many M.1888 rifles and carbines were converted to fire Spitzen
ammo, and were accordingly stamped with "S" on the
chamber. The rifles of this type were superseded by Gew.98 by
1910. They were reissued to military units again in 1914. Mannlicher
style magazine. The matching numbers are stamped on the
receiver, barrel jacket, stock, bolt handle, bolt cocking piece
and on the bolt safety lever. The mismatched serial numbers are
stamped on the trigger guard/magazine assembly, barrel band,
nosecap and on the rear sights. The barrel band displays crossed
over Imperial German regimental markings. The stock of
the rifle displays fading German markings and cartouches.
The rear sight is graduated to 2050 m. This rifle was manufactured
without a handguard. Complete with an original cleaning rod.
The rifle does not have any Turkish markings. CONDITION: Low
fine. 70-75% of original blue finish is still present on
metal. Some finish is starting to turn to brownish color. Some
occasional light patina and/or light peppering. The receiver
has a polished steel finish (correct for this model), with some
light patina. There is a dent in the front part of the barrel
jacket. Solid stock with some handling marks, light scratches
and small dings. No cracks in wood. The bore is in fine condition,
with strong and shiny rifling. The bolt head is missing.
All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with
no visible wear. This type of German rifle is increasingly
difficult to find in collectible condition. No import markings.
Serial# 48XXx. Antique. |
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Very Scarce Polish kbks M.1931 Military Training Rifle
Caliber: .22 LR.
Price: $2575
Inventory # 22_0155
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Polish
pre-World War Two M. 1931 single shot military trainer! The
rifle displays following markings on the receiver: "Polish
Eagle, F.B. Radom 1932"("F.B." = Fabryka Broni
= The Arms Factory at Radom, Poland). The left side of the
receiver rail displays model markings, "M.31" (only
very early production rifles of this pattern were marked, "M.31",
and not "kbk.S. wz.31"!). Wz. 1931 rifle was
a standard Polish military trainer in the 1930-s. "Kbk.S"
is a Polish language abbreviation that stands for, "karabinek
sportowy" (sporting carbine). Accordingly, "wz"
(wzor) will translate to "model", or "pattern".
Despite such a sporting nomenclature, kbks was used mostly as
a military trainer for Polish recruits. Many such rifles were
also given to various level schools and universities for student
military training. Externally, the rifle is very similar to wz.1929
Mauser rifle, as it was meant to be a trainer for Polish army
recruits. The dimensions and weight are also almost identical
to those of wz.1929 rifle. Matching serial numbers, except
for the extractor (the matching serial numbers are stamped
on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, rear sights and bolt; the
extractor displays a mismatched serial number; other parts of
the rifle do not have serial numbers). The stock does not display
a serial number (the stock may have been refurbished long time
ago). All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were
not restamped. The rifle has an original black baked enamel over
phosphate finish on metal. Military style front sight with protective
wings. Military style, adjustable rear sight calibrated from
20 to 100 meter. The rifle was manufactured with a short finger
groove in the forestock. Steel buttplate and trigger guard. Polish
Mauser style sling swivels (correct). Some fading Polish arsenal
markings are stamped on the right side of the buttstock: "WB"
(in a circle). The lower part of the buttstock displays fading
"D" (in an octagon - stamped just behind the
trigger guard, please, see pictures). Correct bolt with straight
handle. The cleaning rod is missing. Overall length is 43.25
inch. The barrel length is 24.50 inch. This rifle comes from
my personal collection of Polish military firearms. CONDITION:
Fine. 80-82% of original finish is still on metal. The black
baked enamel on the receiver is mostly gone, the phosphate finish
is still there. Nice, solid stock with some handling marks. Wood
may have been refurbished long time ago (there is no serial number
visible on the stock, and all the markings are fading). Excellent
bore 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. No import markings. Very scarce, early production Polish
kbks M.1931 military training rifle! Serial# 7XX. |
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Very Scarce Polish kbks wz.1931 Military Training Rifle
Caliber: .22 LR.
Price: $2575
Inventory # 22_0153
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Polish
pre-World War Two wz. 1931 single shot military trainer!
The rifle displays following markings on the receiver: "Polish
Eagle, F.B. Radom 1935"("F.B." = Fabryka Broni
= The Arms Factory at Radom, Poland). The left side of the
receiver rail displays model markings, "kbk.S. wz.31".
Wz. 1931 rifle was a standard Polish military trainer in the
1930-s. "Kbk.S" is a Polish language abbreviation that
stands for, "karabinek sportowy" (sporting carbine).
Accordingly, "wz" (wzor) will translate to "model",
or "pattern". Despite such a sporting nomenclature,
kbks was used mostly as a military trainer for Polish recruits.
Many such rifles were also given to various level schools and
universities for student military training. Externally, the rifle
is very similar to wz.1929 Mauser rifle, as it was meant to be
a trainer for Polish army recruits. The dimensions and weight
are also almost identical to those of wz.1929 rifle. All matching
serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on
the receiver, barrel, stock, buttplate, rear sights, extractor
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. The rifle has
an original black baked enamel over phosphate finish on metal.
Military style front sight with protective wings. Military style,
adjustable rear sight calibrated from 20 to 100 meter. The rifle
was manufactured with a short finger groove in the forestock.
Steel buttplate and trigger guard. Polish Mauser style sling
swivels (correct). Some Polish arsenal markings are stamped on
the right side of the buttstock: "WB" (in a
circle). The lower part of the buttstock displays, "Polish
Eagle" and "D 2" (in a oval - stamped
just behind the trigger guard, please, see pictures). Correct
bolt with straight handle. The cleaning rod is missing. Overall
length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 24.50 inch. This
rifle comes from my personal collection of Polish military firearms.
CONDITION: Fine. 82-85% of original finish is still on metal.
Nice stock with some handling marks, light dings and small scratches.
The right side of the stock has a small horizontal hairline crack
(just below the receiver ring, please, see pictures). The rear
part of the handguard also has a hairline crack (please, see
pictures). Wood is in original finish. Excellent bore 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. No import markings. Very scarce Polish kbks wz.1931
military training rifle! Serial# 134XX. |
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Very Scarce Polish kbks wz.1931 Military Training Rifle
Caliber: .22 LR.
Price: $2275
Inventory # 22_0152
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Polish
pre-World War Two wz. 1931 single shot military trainer!
The rifle displays following markings on the receiver: "Polish
Eagle, F.B. Radom 1932"("F.B." = Fabryka Broni
= The Arms Factory at Radom, Poland). The left side of the
receiver rail displays model markings, "kbk.S. wz.31".
Wz. 1931 rifle was a standard Polish military trainer in the
1930-s. "Kbk.s" is a Polish language abbreviation that
stands for, "karabinek sportowy" (sporting carbine).
Accordingly, "wz" (wzor) will translate to "model",
or "pattern". Despite such a sporting nomenclature,
kbks was used mostly as a military trainer for Polish recruits.
Many such rifles were also given to various level schools and
universities for student military training. Externally, the rifle
is very similar to wz.1929 Mauser rifle, as it was meant to be
a trainer for Polish army recruits. The dimensions and weight
are also almost identical to those of wz.1929 rifle. All matching
serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on
the receiver, barrel, stock, buttplate, rear sights and bolt;
other parts of the rifle do not have serial numbers, which is
correct for this model). The serial number on the stock is fading,
but still recognizable. All the serial numbers are factory original,
and they were not restamped. The rifle has an original black
baked enamel over phosphate finish on metal. Military style front
sight with protective wings. Military style, adjustable rear
sight calibrated from 20 to 100 meter. The rifle was manufactured
with a short finger groove in the forestock. Steel buttplate
and trigger guard. Polish Mauser style sling swivels (correct).
Some Polish arsenal markings are stamped on the right side of
the buttstock: "D" (in an octagon), "WB"
(in a circle). The lower part of the buttstock also displays,
"D" (in an octagon - stamped just behind the
trigger guard). The bolt handle was bend down in German style,
which may indicate that the rifle was used as a trainer by German
military during the war. The cleaning rod and extractor are missing.
Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 24.50 inch.
CONDITION: Fine. 94-95% of original finish is still on
metal. Most of the finish wear is on the sharp edges of steel
parts. Solid stock with some handling marks, light dings and
small scratches. No cracks in wood. Wood has some kind of wax,
or varnish finish, which is partially worn, most likely as a
result of over cleaning. Excellent bore 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. No import markings.
Very scarce Polish kbks wz.1931 military training rifle!
Serial# 43XX. |
Savage Experimental Rifle (made in the US M.1903 Springfield
Style, Serial # 001)
Caliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless
Price: $9500
Inventory # mlr_0117
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DESCRIPTION: One of the kind
Savage experimental bolt action rifle! Serial# 001! There
is no information on this rifle available in known to me Savage
reference literature. The rifle was, most likely, manufactured
during the World War One. The style of the rifle copies the
lines of US M.1903 Springfield rifles. Walnut stock with
finger grooves and without a pistol grip. Full length handguard.
The caliber seems to be 7 x 57 mm, rimless (7 mm Mauser). The
left side of the buttstock displays a brass disc with following
markings, "Savage Arms Co., 7 m-m". The serial
number ("001") is stamped only on the left side
of the receiver ring. There are some proof marks stamped near
the serial number ("Two Crossed Lances", somewhat
similar to British military acceptance markings). No other
markings are present on the rifle. This may lead to the conclusion
that the rifle was offered to the British military during the
Great War, or at least, was indented for some kind of British
military trials. On the other hand, the choice of the caliber,
may indicate that the rifle was offered for sale in Latin America.
The bolt and nosecap are missing from the rifle. The rifle
features very sturdy, military style bolt action. In fact, the
latter is very similar to the action utilized in Savage Model
1920 rifle, just the bolt seems to be slightly longer. This
rifle may be a predecessor of Savage Model 1920! Complete
with a bit unusual cleaning rod, which seems to be original to
the rifle. The rear sight ladder displays following wording,
"Marked for Yards Meters or Paces as Desired".
Two sling swivels. One barrel band. Steel buttplate with horizontal
grooves. Overall length: 43.75 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch.
CONDITION: The rifle would be in excellent condition, if not
for missing parts. 98% of original blue finish is still remaining
on metal. Some finish is turning to brownish color (mainly on
the barrel band). There is a few spots of light patina on the
buttplate. Nice, smooth stock in original finish, with some handling
marks, scratches and light dings. No cracks in wood. All the
markings on metal are clearly visible. Excellent+ bore with
strong and shiny rifling. All the internal parts of the rifle
are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. One of the
kind Savage experimental bolt action rifle from the time of the
Great War! Serial# 001. |
Savage Experimental Rifle (made in the British SMLE Style)
Caliber: . 303 Enfield
Price: $9500
Inventory # mlr_0116
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DESCRIPTION: One
of the kind Savage experimental bolt action rifle! There
is no information on this rifle available in known to me Savage
reference literature. The rifle was, most likely, manufactured
during the World War One. The style of the rifle copies the
lines of British military Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifles. One
piece (!) SMLE style walnut stock with a pistol grip and a full
length handguard. The front sight/nosecap assembly, rear sights,
brass buttplate and magazine are taken from standard SMLE rifle
and they show British markings (and old serial numbers on the
magazine and nosecap only). The caliber is standard British military
.303 Enfield. This may lead to the conclusion that the rifle
was offered to the British military during the Great War, or
at least, was intended for some kind of British military trials.
The rifle features very sturdy, military style bolt action.
In fact, the latter is very similar to the action utilized in
Savage Model 1920 rifle, just the bolt seems to be slightly longer.
This rifle may be a predecessor of Savage Model 1920! The
trigger guard and a single shot cut off are missing from the
rifle, and there is no sign that they were ever installed. Perhaps,
the rifle was never completed by the Savage factory. The left
side of the buttstock displays a brass disc with following markings,
"Made by Savage Arms Co., Utica, N.Y., U.S.A.".
The serial number is stamped only on the right side of the receiver
ring. No other markings are present on the rifle. Complete with
a long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The bolt
cocking piece is also a safety device. It can be turned left
and right and is marked accordingly, "Safe"
and "Fire". Two sling swivels. Bayonet lug on
the nosecap. One barrel band. Brass buttplate with a trap. Overall
length: 46 inch. Barrel length: 25.5 inch. CONDITION: The
rifle would be in excellent condition, if not for missing (uninstalled)
parts. 96% of original blue finish is still remaining on
metal. The balance is in white mixed with some light patina.
Some finish is turning to brownish color. Most of the wear is
on the magazine, barrel band and nosecap. The SMLE magazine shows
some roughness and some handling marks. The SMLE nosecap shows
two small spots of pitting. Nice, smooth stock in original finish,
with some handling marks and light dings. No cracks in wood.
All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Excellent+
bore with strong and shiny rifling. Crisp action.
All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition,
with no visible wear. One of the kind Savage experimental
bolt action rifle from the time of the Great War! Serial#
97XX. |
