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Austrian Rifles

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Belgian Rifles

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Scarce Auguste Francotte Manufactured Martini-Francotte Training Rifle Caliber: . 22 LR. Price: $975 Inventory # 22_0150 Pictures:	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.
Interesting Belgian Rolling Block Shotgun Caliber: 16 gauge Price: $1650 Inventory # arc_0318 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting and scarce Belgian made rolling block shotgun! Half round, half octagonal barrel. Shotgun style front sight. The gun was manufactured without the rear sight. Two step hammer. Shotgun style steel buttplate. There is no manufacturer's address on the receiver tang. The barrel displays following wording, "Acier Fin" (engraved and highlighted in silver). The back of the barrel shows Liege proof marks. Similar double barrel rolling block shotguns were manufactured by Nagant factory in Liege (see: "Les Revolvers Et Les Fusils Nagant", pp. 22-25). Matching serial numbers (the serial numbers are stamped on the frame of receiver and on the barrel only). The gun has blue finish, except for the hammer and rolling block that are finished in case coloring. Buttstock with the pistol grip and diamond checkering at the wrist. CONDITION: Fine to low excellent. 96% of original blue finish with occasional light patina and minor peppering. Solid stock with minor wear and some handling marks, dings and light scratches. Original finish on the stock. Nice, crisp action. Excellent, mirror like bore. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are clearly visible on metal. Overall length: 45.25 inch. Barrel length: 29.75 inch. Great gun for the advanced Remington Rolling Block collector! Antique. (Ref.: "Les Revolvers Et Les Fusils Nagant" by Claude Feys and Rene Smeets, pp. 22-25).
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! Antique.

British Rifles

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Scarce New Zealand Lee Enfield Club Pattern Range Rifle with Target Rear Sight ON HOLD Caliber: . 303 Enfield Price: $1175 Inventory # ler_0152 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: This was originally MLE Mk1 303 rifle, which was consequently converted to 'Range Rifle', or 'Club Pattern' configuration. The rifle was shortened four inches to comply with the British Commonwealth NRA rules, after the SMLE was adopted in the early 1900s. Similar rifle is pictured in 'The Lee Enfield Story" by Skennerton on page 395. The right side of the butt socket is marked, "Royal Crown, E.R., Sparkbrook, 1902, LE1*". The brass buttplate tang displays, "Broad Arrow". The right side of the butt stock displays a crisp cartouche with markings, "Crown, RM, Sparkbrook, 'Broad Arrow'", model designation markings, "I*" and some other markings. The rifle comes with target rear sight. This type of sight was developed specifically for use with the long Lee Enfield and has its proper mounting plate. The long range volley sights were removed from the rifle (just the rear sight, the front sight is still there), as they were found useless for the Commonwealth NRA range shooting. The barrel displays following markings, "HV SC" (just in front of the handguard). The cocking piece mounted safety. Complete with the receiver dust cover and magazine cut-off. The nosecap without a provision for the cleaning rod (there is no cleaning rod channel is wood). Mismatched serial number on the bolt, as it is usually a case with range rifles. Correct style brass butt plate with a trap. The rifle has an extra sling swivel installed on a Parker Hale target rifle king screw. Overall length of the rifle: 44 inch. Barrel length: 25.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 88% of blue finish remaining on metal. Some blue is turning to brown color. The receiver ring shows some tool marks. The stocks are in original finish with some handling marks, light dings and scratches. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. No import markings. Hard to find example of an early British Commonwealth NRA target rifle. Serial# 48XX. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 395).
Very Nice English Officer Grade Volunteer Pattern Snider Enfield Rifle by P. Webley & Son, Birmingham Caliber: .577, rimmed Price: $2475 Inventory # arc_0555 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Volunteer pattern officer grade Snider Enfield rifle in all original condition! Judging the quality of finish and checkering on the stock, the rifle was privately purchased by an English officer. The "volunteer pattern", or "commercial pattern" rifles were sold by many British retailers, such as the Army & Navy Stores. The rifle was manufactured by P. Webley & Son in Birmingham, as indicated by the address on the lock plate and on the barrel. The Webley trade mark, "Winged Bullet over W&S" is also stamped on the lockplate. The breech displays "B.S.A. Co." and "SNIDER PATENT" markings with "Arrow S" mark. Birmingham commercial proof marks are stamped on the breech, chamber and barrel. The stock is manufactured from a nice grade of wood. Diamond checkering on the forestock (typical for English officer grade rifles). Correct military style adjustable rear sights. Strong, improved bolted action with the latch on the left side of the breech. Steel barrel rifled with 3 grooves. Brass buttplate without a trap. Brass trigger guard. Three barrel bands. Two sling swivels. Complete with an original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. About 75-80% of original blue finish is still present on metal. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Light pitting and cleaning marks on the barrel along the stock lines. Very nice stock with some handling marks, light dings and minor scratches. There is a small hairline crack on the right side of the forestock, between the front and middle barrel bands. The checkering is nicely preserved. The stock is in original finish. All the markings and stamps are clearly visible on metal. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition with crisp, strong action. All the parts of the action are in fine condition with no visible wear. The rifle is in all original condition. Very high quality of manufacturing! Overall length is 55.25 inch. Barrel length is 36.5 inch. Difficult to find Webley manufactured Snider Enfield officer grade volunteer rifle in very collectible condition!
English Martini-Henry African Style Big Game Sporting Rifle by Thomas Barnsley Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $2475 Inventory # arc_0545 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice English Martini-Henry African style big game sporting rifle! Judging the quality of finish, and checkering on the stock, the rifle was owned by an affluent English hunter. Similar rifles were used during African Safari hunting trips at the turn of 19th and 20th centuries. Many Martini-Henry hunting rifles had seen use during the Zulu and Boer Wars in South Africa. The barrel rib displays the maker markings, "Tho-s Barnsley & Co., Grahamstown & Birmingham". The lower part of the breech displays a serial number. English commercial proof marks are stamped on the major parts of the action. The left side of the breech displays, "Arrow, WP". The breech has a beautiful floral style engraving and high polish finish (either polished steel finish, or chromium plating). The lever and trigger guard display matching floral style engraving and nice blue finish. High quality barrel is fully ribbed and matted to reduce glare. The bore has shallow and complex Henry patent 7-groove rifling. Short lever action. The steel buttplate has some light engraving around the screws. There is a safety lever on the right side of the breech. The stock is manufactured from a very nice grade of wood (walnut?). Diamond checkering at the wrist and on the forestock. The rifle is fitted with famous "African Express Sights" (combination of express rear sights calibrated for 100, 200 and 300 yards, with ramp and leaf type sights calibrated from 100 to 1000 yards). Two sporting style sling eyes. CONDITION: Fine. About 98-99% of blue finish is still present on the barrel, block, buttplate, rear sights, trigger guard and lever. Most of the blue finish wear is near the muzzle and on the buttplate. All the markings and stamps are clearly visible on metal. The buttstock is nice and solid. There is some wear to wood in the upper part of the buttstock near the breech. The forestock shows a hairline crack on its left side. The diamond checkering is somewhat worn (mostly on the forestock). Occasional light handling marks and minor dings on wood. Bore is in fine condition, with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent condition with crisp, strong action. All the parts of the action are in excellent condition with no visible wear. Very high quality of manufacturing and metal finish! Overall length is 44.25 inch. Barrel length is 27.75 inch. Difficult to find early Martini-Henry African style big game sporting rifle! Antique. Serial# 49XX.
English Volunteer Pattern Martini Henry Rifle Made by Thomas Turner Caliber: .450, rimmed Price: $1675 Inventory # arc_0535 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce English Volunteer Pattern Martini-Henry rifle! The "volunteer pattern", or "commercial pattern" rifles and carbines were sold by many British retailers, such as the Army & Navy Stores. This type of rifle was very popular with the Volunteers and the Rifle Clubs. The rifle may have been issued to either volunteer unit, or Home Guard unit, as indicated by an issue/property number on the trigger guard, "5300". Many Volunteer Pattern Martini-Henry rifles were privately purchased by English officers. The right side of the receiver displays maker's markings, "Thomas Turner, Fisher Street, Birmingham". The same maker's name is stamped on the barrel, "T. Turner", and on the right side of the buttstock, "Thomas Turner, Birmingham". The left side of the receiver does not display any markings. There is no arsenal cartouche on the buttstock, which is correct for private purchase/volunteer guns. English commercial proofs are stamped on both sides of the chamber. The barrel has shallow and complex Henry patent 7-groove rifling. Short lever action. Military style walnut stocks with two barrel bands. Correct military style ramp and leaf rear sights adjustable to 1200 yards. The front barrel band has a bayonet lug. Steel buttplate. Complete with a cleaning rod and English military style leather sling. Overall length: 49.75 inch. Barrel length: 33.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 82% of original blue finish is still on metal parts. The balance is brown patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are clearly visible on metal and wood. Stocks are in fine condition with some handling marks and light dings. No cracks in wood. An extra layer of wax, or varnish was added to wood finish. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Very crisp action. Nice example of Martini-Henry volunteer rifle! Antique. Serial# 39XX.
British Lee Enfield Mk. I Target Rifle with Parker Hale Mk.VII Rear Sight Caliber: . 303 Enfield Price: $1175 Inventory # ler_0098 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: British Lee Enfield Mk.I target rifle. The rifle comes with sophisticated Parker Hale Mk.VII target rear sights. This sight was developed specifically for use with the long Lee Enfield and has its proper mounting plate. The rifle was manufactured by Sparkbrook in 1897, as stated on the right side of the butt stock socket (antique!). The model designation is stamped below the maker name and a date on the right side of the butt stock socket: "L.E. I.". Complete with a single shot cut off and long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The right side of the butt stock displays fading cartouche and model designation markings, "I". The chamber displays a large letter "E" and issue markings, "P/N/3". All matching serial numbers. The serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. There are no 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. Ramp and leaf rear right. Original ten round magazine. Correct style brass butt plate with a trap (the brass cleaning container is still in the buttstock). Correct style bolt with safety lever. The cleaning rod and receiver dust cover are missing (or were purposely removed). Some kind of the stacking hook was inserted into the cleaning rod channel in the nosecap (please, see pictures). The barrel was shortened about an inch, most likely to restore the crown. The handguard was either purposely removed, or was lost. CONDITION: Fine. 95% of original blue finish remaining on metal. Blue is turning to brownish color in some places. Couple of spots of light pitting on the barrel, behind the rear sight (caused by moisture collected under the handguard, which is typical for these rifles). The upper part of the buttstock has a large chip just behind the socket (please, see pictures). The right side of the forestock displays a small crack, caused by the single shot cut off. Some handling marks and minor dings are also present on wood. The bore is in very good condition, with strong rifling. Very smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. Interesting long Lee Enfield target rifle! Antique. Serial# 199XX.
Scarce New Zealand Lee Enfield Club Pattern Range Rifle Caliber: . 303 Enfield Price: $975 Inventory # ler_0071 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: This was originally MLE Mk1 303 rifle, which was consequently converted to 'Range Rifle' or 'Club Pattern' configuration. The rifle was shortened four inches to comply with the British Commonwealth NRA rules, after the SMLE was adopted in the early 1900s. Similar rifle is pictured in 'The Lee Enfield Story" by Skennerton on page 395. The right side of the butt socket is marked, "Royal Crown, V.R., BSA & M Co. 1898 LE1*". Both, receiver and buttstock displays New Zealand military property markings, "N, Arrow, Z". Brass buttplate with a trapdoor and armourer's "Sale Mark", "Arrow, S, Arrow" ("Serviceable when sold"). The same mark is also present on the receiver. Heavy pattern BSA manufactured 25 inch long barrel with "Stacked Rifle Logo" stamped on the chamber. The cocking piece mounted safety. The long range volley sights were removed from the rifle (both, front and rear), as they were found useless for the Commonwealth NRA range shooting. Complete with the receiver dust cover and magazine cut-off. The nosecap does not have a provision for the cleaning rod (the cleaning rod channel is still in wood). The rifle is missing the magazine retaining link to trigger guard. Mismatched serial number on the bolt, as it is usually a case with range rifles. Overall length of the rifle: 44.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 78% of blue finish remaining on metal. Some blue is turning to brown color. The nosecap shows some light surface rust. Solid stocks in original finish with usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. One arsenal repair on the right side of the buttstock, with a block of wood nicely replaced near the socket (please, see pictures). An inch long chip has broken out of the rear volley sight housing (on the left side of the forestock, please see pictures). The handguard has a couple of hairline cracks. The bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. No import markings. Hard to find example of an early British Commonwealth NRA target rifle. Antique. Serial# 45XXJ. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 395).

Chinese Rifles

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Czech Rifles

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Polish kbks wz.1948 Military Training Rifle with Czechoslovak Markings Caliber: .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.

Danish Rifles

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Beautiful Danish Krag Joergensen Schutzen Rifle Caliber: 8 x 58 mm, rimmed Price: $2750 Inventory # kra_0011 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Very high quality Danish Krag Joergensen Schutzen rifle! The rifle seemed to be manufactured specifically for schutzen-style, long range target shooting. It features a beautifully machined, extra long and heavy barrel. The rifle displays the maker's markings on the barrel, "P. J. Petersen Bach Aalborg". These are the markings of a gun maker who converted the rifle from military to target style. The rifle is a single shot conversion of the Danish Krag M.1889 repeating military rifle. Originally, it was manufactured by the Rifle Factory in Copenhagen in 1902. Receiver displays several Danish proofs and the following wording: "Geverfabriken Kjobenhavn 1902 M. 89". The stock does not show any markings. Sporting style brown horn butt plate. Swiss target style micro-adjustable rear sights (they can be moved on the rail, which is an integral part of the barrel). Target style front sight. Straight bolt handle. Two sling swivels. The front part of the stock and the wrist displays diamond checkering. The left side of the buttstock has a cheekpiece. The rifle was manufactured without any safety device. The rifle does not have a provision for the cleaning rod (ramrod). Overall length: 52.25 inch. Barrel length: 32.5 inch. Danish Krag sporting/target rifles are difficult to find. CONDITION: Low excellent. 96-97% of blue finish is still present on the metal. Occasional spots of light patina (mostly on the rear sights). Nice, solid stock with some handling marks and light scratches. No cracks in the wood. Minor wear to the horn buttplate. Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Action is very crisp and fully functional. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Scarce and very attractive Danish Krag Schutzen rifle! Serial# 573XX.

Dutch Rifles

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French Rifles

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Scarce German Lebel Zimmer Schutzen (Indoor Shooting) Rifle Caliber: 4 mm Price: $1650 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.
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!

German Rifles

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Beautiful Mauser Oberndorf M.1908 Army Rifle (Mauser - Armee - Pirschbuchse C/98-08) Caliber: 7.65 mm x 53 Mauser Price: $3475 Inventory # mau _0596 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Mauser Oberndorf M.1908 Army repeating rifle in 7.65mm x 53 mm caliber. Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf am Neckar, as indicated by markings on the receiver rail, "Waffenfabrik Mauser - Oberndorf A/N", as well as by the markings on the receiver ring, "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.-G. - Oberndorf A/N 1908". The left side of the receiver displays German commercial proof marks, "Crown over U", "Crown over B" and "2,7g G.B.P./St.m.g.". The bolt also displays German commercial proof marks. This is a very scarce rifle manufactured only in limited numbers! The design is based on the best features Gew. 1898. The Model 1908 Army rifles were manufactured at the Oberndorf factory from 1908 to 1915. Army-type rifles have stepped cylinder barrels, instead of the continuously tapering sporting patterns. Military style, five rounds Mauser internal box magazine loaded from a stripper clip. Military style magazine floorplate and steel buttplate. Military style stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Military style regimental disc on the right side of the buttstock. Ramp and leaf rear sights graduated from 50 to 1000 meter. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style half-stock with pistol grip and checkering at the wrist. Two sporting style sling swivels. All matching serial numbers. The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, the bolt body, the bolt cocking piece, the bolt safety lever, the bolt release lever, extractor, rear sights, the stock crossbolt, trigger guard and magazine floor plate. 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 factory original and they were not restamped. Overall length: 43.75 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. The rifle shows 96-97% of beautiful, original blue finish. The only significant blue wear is on the sharp edges of the receiver and trigger guard, on the buttplate and on the bolt release lever. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle in excellent condition, as well. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! 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. Very nice stock with only minor handling marks. An extra layer of wax may have been added to the wood finish. No cracks in wood. The diamond checkering at the wrist is slightly worn (mainly on the left side of the stock). No import markings. Beautiful Mauser Oberndorf M.1908 Army rifle! Serial# 31XX.
Beautiful Christoph Funk Drilling Caliber: 2 x 20 gauge + 9.3 x 72mm, rimmed Price: $4750 Inventory # wnr_0012 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful German hammerless drilling (double shotgun over rifle) manufactured by Christoph Funk Gewehrfabrik in Suhl. Christoph Funk Gewehrfabrik, Suhl, was founded in 1835. The company was famous for the top quality hunting guns. Funk's highest quality drillings were manufactured only in very limited numbers. The maker's markings are beautifully engraved on the rib, "Christoph Funk, Suhl". The rib is matted on its entire length. The barrels display several markings, located mainly under the forestock, "German Eagle, Nitro, Crown over S, PW (in a circle), Flussstahl - Krupp - Essen, German Eagle, Crown K.m.G. N 11gr., Krupp - Essen, Crown over G, Crown over E, Crown over U, 8,8 mm 72". Hair trigger. Greener bolt. Cocking indicators. Fixed European sporting style front sight. Express-style rear sight operated on the lever located on the breech tang. Steel trigger guard. Black hardened rubber buttplate. Half-stock with semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. There is a cheek-piece on the left side of the buttstock. A safety lever is located on the left side of the stock. Sporting style sling swivels. Full engraving with hunting scenes and/or floral style decor (breech, barrel, tang, trigger guard, etc.). High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrels length is 26.5 inch. A beautiful drilling from the best period in German gunmaking! CONDITION: Excellent+. 99%+ of crisp blue finish is still on metal. Excellent shiny bores. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the gun is in excellent condition. All the internal parts are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Beautiful stock shows only minor handling marks. There is a small hairline crack on the right side of the stock, just behind the breech (please, see pictures). Beautiful German drilling by one of the best German gun makers! Christoph Funk was the Mercedes-Benz among German gunmakers.
German "Geha" Mauser Shotgun Caliber: 16 gauge Price: $475 Inventory # mau_0591 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: German 16 gauge "Geha" Mauser shotgun. "Geha" shotguns were converted from Gew. 98 Mauser rifles after the World War One. Similar shotguns were made from surplus Mausers by several German makers that could not manufacture military rifles at the time, because of the Versailles Treaty restrictions. Several parts of the shotgun came from Gew. 98 (receiver, bolt, trigger guard, magazine floor plate etc.). The walnut stock also came from Gew.98, but it was shortened to the sporting style half-stock configuration. Both sides of the buttstock display "Geha" medallions. 26 inch long round barrel. The two-shot shotgun utilizes strong 1898 action with a new bolt head. Several German commercial proof and maker marks are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. Matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver and bolt only). Internal box magazine for one shell. Fixed European shotgun style front and rear sights. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original Gew.98 sling swivel is still under the buttstock. Overall length is 45 inch. The barrel length is 26 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 92% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. The buttplate shows some brown patina. Excellent, mirror like bore. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the shotgun is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. No cracks in wood. Some wear to wood near the buttplate. The buttplate may have been replaced long time ago, as it does not fit the stock perfectly. Nice example of German Mauser shotgun. Serial# 15XX.
German "Geha" Mauser Shotgun Caliber: 14 gauge Price: $475 Inventory # mau_0590 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: German 14 gauge "Geha" Mauser shotgun. "Geha" shotguns were converted from Gew. 98 Mauser rifles after the World War One. Similar shotguns were made from surplus Mausers by several German makers that could not manufacture military rifles at the time, because of the Versailles Treaty restrictions. Several parts of the shotgun came from Gew. 98 (receiver, bolt, trigger guard, magazine floor plate etc.). The walnut stock also came from Gew.98, but it was shortened to the sporting style half-stock configuration. Both sides of the buttstock display "Geha" medallions. 26.5 inch long round barrel. The two-shot shotgun utilizes strong 1898 action with a new bolt head. Several German commercial proof and maker marks are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. The bolt displays a mismatched serial number. Internal box magazine for one shell. Fixed European shotgun style front and rear sights. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Original Gew.98 sling swivel is still under the buttstock. Overall length is 46.5 inch. The barrel length is 26.5 inch. CONDITION: Fine+. 92% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. The buttplate shows some gray patina. Excellent, mirror like bore. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the shotgun is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks. No cracks in wood. Very nice example of German Mauser shotgun. Serial# 75XX.
Beautiful Nazi/Hungarian G.98/40 Sporting Rifle Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser Price: $1475 Inventory # mlr_0109 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Nazi/Hungarian G.98/40 sporting rifle. This is a custom built rifle based on scarce Nazi contract World War Two production G.98/40. The rifle was originally manufactured in Budapest, Hungary in 1944, as indicated by markings on the receiver, "jhv 44". During the World War Two, Hungary was allied with Nazi Germany, and consequently G.98/40 rifles were built as a part of a Wehrmacht contract in German 7.92 mm caliber. The rifle features modified M.1893 Mannlicher/GEW 88 turned bolt action, and Mauser M.98 style magazine. The model designation is stamped on the left side of the receiver, "G.98/40". The left side of chamber and receiver shows the "Nazi Eagle with Swastika in the Circle". Matching serial numbers on steel parts (stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, rear sight, magazine floorplate and on trigger guard; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle). All the parts of the bolt display matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. Metal parts of the rifle are in unmodified condition, as found on the military issue G.98/40. Beautiful, custom built sporting style walnut half-stock with semi-pistol grip and cheek-piece on the left side of the buttstock. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. The stock does not have any markings/numbers. Steel buttplate with diamond checkering. Turned down bolt handle. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 1200 to 2000 meter. Fixed front sight. Complete with the front sight hood.Very smooth action comparable with many high end commercial Mannlicher rifles. High quality of machining and metal finish! CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the trigger guard and magazine floorplate. Beautiful, smooth stock with only very minor handling marks. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Crisp action. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. The internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition as well, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Overall length: 44 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. No import markings.Very attractive Nazi/Hungarian G.98/40 sporting rifle! Serial# 69XXL.
Beautiful German Mauser Sporting Rifle by H. Burgsmüller & Söhne in Kreiensen Caliber: 9 x 57 mm Price: $1750 Inventory # mau_0574 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful German Mauser sporting rifle manufactured by H. Burgsmüller & Söhne in Kreiensen (Saxony) in 9 x 57 mm caliber. Half-round, half-octagonal fully ribbed barrel. The maker's markings are beautifully engraved on the barrel, "H. Burgsmüller & Söhne, Kreiensen". The rib is matted on its entire length. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. No other markings are present on the rifle. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed European sporting style front sight. Express-style rear sight. Lyman sights are installed on the back of the receiver. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Double set trigger. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. The rifle was probably restocked and refurbished in the USA (high quality job!). In its present condition, the rifle has a beautiful, American walnut sporting style half-stock with semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivels. Some metal parts of the rifle show nice floral, or geometrical style engravings (receiver, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, etc.). High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 43.5 inch. The barrel length is 23 inch. CONDITION: Excellent+ to near mint. 99%+ of crisp blue finish is still on metal. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. 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. Beautiful stock shows only a couple of very small handling marks. Beautiful Mauser sporting rifle in 9 x 57 mm caliber!
German Mauser Sporting Rifle Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $1175 Inventory # mau_0573 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 x 57 mm caliber. Round barrel. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. No markings are present on the rifle. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed European sporting style front and rear sights. Double set trigger. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Steel trigger guard. Brown color horn buttplate. Walnut sporting style half-stock with cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Another safety device is located on the left side of the stock, above the triggers. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivels. High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 44.25 inch. The barrel length is 24 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on the bolt release lever, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. The horn buttplate shows minor wear. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks and light dings. Wood was probably lightly cleaned long time ago. The right side of the buttstock has one inch long hairline crack (just next to the buttplate). Nice example of German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 mm caliber.
German Mauser Sporting Rifle Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $975 Inventory # mau_0572 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 x 57 mm caliber. This seems to be a custom conversion of Kar. 98AZ. Several parts of the rifle came from Kar.98AZ (bolt, trigger guard, etc.). The stock, most likely, also came from Kar.98AZ, as indicated by wood plugs on the right side of the buttstock. Three step round barrel. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. No markings are present on the rifle. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed European sporting style front sight. Express style rear sights. Steel trigger guard and buttplate. Walnut sporting style half-stock with flat sideplates, cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style sling swivel under the buttstock. The front sling swivel is missing. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 24 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Occasional spots of light patina on the trigger guard and magazine floorplate. The buttplate shows some brown patina. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. No cracks in wood. Nice example of German Mauser sporting rifle in 7.92 mm caliber.
Interesting Mauser Sporting Rifle by A. Schurk in Munich in Swiss 7.5 mm Caliber Caliber: 7.5 x 55 mm, rimless Price: $1475 Inventory # mau_0571 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Mauser sporting rifle by A. Schurk in Munich in Swiss 7.5 mm Schmidt Rubin caliber! Half-round, half-octagonal fully ribbed barrel. The maker's markings are beautifully engraved on the barrel rib, "A. Schurk, München". The rib is matted on its entire length. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. The left side of the receiver ring displays German proof marks, "Crown, Crown over N, St. m. G. 11.5 gr". The lower part of the barrel (under the stock) displays following markings, "Double M" (in a circle), "261", "Crown, Crown over N, 7,5m/m, 830, 497". No other markings are present on the rifle. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed front and rear sights. Double set trigger. Steel trigger guard. Walnut sporting style half-stock with cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Brown color horn buttplate. Two sporting style sling swivels. High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 45 inch. The barrel length is 24.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on bolt release lever, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Occasional spots of very light patina on the receiver, trigger guard and magazine floorplate. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. 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. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. There is a small stress crack in the upper/left part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (please, see pictures). There is also a small chip of wood missing in the front/right part of the stock. The horn buttplate shows minor wear and some handling marks. Interesting German Mauser sporting rifle in Swiss caliber!
Very Nice Mauser Oberndorf Es340B Target Rifle Caliber: .22 LR. Price: $1475 Inventory # 22_0149 Pictures:	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, stock, rear sights 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.
Beautiful and Very Scarce German Amberg Factory Mauser M.1898 Sporting Carbine Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Price: $3975 Inventory # mau_0570 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and very scarce German Amberg factory Mauser M.1898 sporting carbine in 7.92 x 57 mm caliber. Manufactured by Amberg Gewehrfabrik in 1918, as indicated by markings on the receiver ring. Sporting carbines of this pattern were manufactured in very limited numbers by the Amberg factory in Bavaria shortly after the end of the Great War. The lack of the military orders forced the Amberg factory to manufacture guns for the civilian market. The Amberg sporters utilized strong Gew. 98 action, which was manufactured in large numbers for the Imperial German military during the Great War. Since Amberg sporters were arsenal made, they bear no commercial proofs, but Imperial German Military acceptance stamp, "Crown over Gothic D" (stamped on the right side of the receiver ring, as well as on the bolt, trigger guard and magazine floorplate). Today, Amberg sporters are very difficult to find on the collector market, as very few were manufactured originally, and even less survived to these days. The right side of the receiver ring displays maker's markings, "GWF Amberg". The right side of the buttstock also displays maker's markings, "Gwf A" (in a triangle). The receiver rail displays wording, "Gew. 98". Bavarian Crowned Rampant Lion is stamped on the left side of the receiver ring and on the barrel, just in front of the serial number. The bolt also displays Bavarian Crowned Rampant Lion. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Military style stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed front and rear sights. Steel trigger guard. Full length, Mannlicher style carbine walnut stock with cheek-piece and semi- pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Military style steel buttplate. Two sporting style sling swivels. Manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. Low, three digit serial number indicates a very limited production. All matching serial numbers (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the bolt only; all the remaining parts do not display any numbers). Overall length is 42.25 inch. The barrel length is 22 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of crisp, original blue finish is still on metal. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the carbine is in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very attractive stock with couple of minor handling marks and light scratches. Fantastic quality of machining and metal finish! Beautiful and very scarce Amberg factory sporting carbine for a discriminating collector! Serial# 3XX.
Very Nice Mauser Oberndorf Es340B Target Rifle Caliber: .22 LR. Price: $1175 Inventory # 22_0142 Pictures:	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, stock, rear sights 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.
Very Scarce DWM Factory Sporting Rifle (Boers' "Plezier Geweer") Caliber: 7 x 57 mm, rimless. Price: $1875 Inventory # mau_0495 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce, early DWM factory sporting rifle with double set triggers. Early Mauser M.1893/1896 two lugs action similar to those used in Spanish and South African (Z.A.R - Zuid Afrikaanische Republiek) military contract rifles. This may be one of the "pleasure rifles" (Plezier Geweer) sold commercially to Boers, for both private and government use, in 1890-s. After the Boer War, the British confiscated many Boer Mausers and ship them to different colonies. The German commercial proofs are stamped on the left side on the receiver, "2.75 d G.B.P." over "Crown, Crown over N, St.m.G.". The only serial number is stamped on the right side of the receiver ring. Correct for the Boer "pleasure rifles" blank receiver. Made by DWM, Berlin, Germany, and accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver. Half length, sporting style walnut stock. The lower part of the buttstock displays a caliber designation, "7 x 57" (just behind the trigger guard). High gloss, quality commercial bluing. Turned down bolt handle. Square bottom of the bolt. No countersink hole. Two sporting type sling swivels. Steel buttplate without any markings. Express rear sights. Fixed front sight. No import markings. Overall length is 43.25 inch. The barrel length is 23.75 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. 94-95% of original blue finish on metal parts. The blue is worn mostly on the lower part of the barrel, on the trigger guard and on the magazine cover. Some peppering and/or patina and occasional metal roughness are visible on the barrel. Nice stock with few handling marks. There are two hairline cracks in the stock. The first hairline crack is on the right side of the forestock (1.75 inch long). The second hairline crack is in the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (0.75 inch long). The wood may have been refinished long time ago. Bore is in excellent condition with very strong rifling. Action is strong and smooth. The double set triggers work fine. 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! The front sight blade seems to be a replacement. Very scarce early Mauser rifle from the time of the Boer War! Antique. Serial# 7XX.
Scarce German Lebel Zimmer Schutzen (Indoor Shooting) Rifle Caliber: 4 mm Price: $1650 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.
Beautiful and Very Scarce German C.G. Haenel M.1912 Carbine (A Prototype?) Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless (.318) M 88 Price: $4500 Inventory # mau_0492 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and very scarce German C.G. Haenel carbine in 8 x 57 J caliber. Manufactured by C.G. Haenel in Suhl in 1912, as indicated by markings on the receiver. The design of the action was undoubtedly influenced by Mauser M.1898. Haenel might have tried to bypass Mauser patent rights, designing the action along the same principles, and yet somewhat different in details. The carbine is strong enough to be a military weapon, so perhaps Haenel created it with the military market in mind. The receiver displays following markings, "2,5g G.B.P./St.m.g". Military style stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Internal box magazine with Haenel's 1906 patent pivoting floorplate. Military style rear sights calibrated from 100 to 1500 meter. Fixed, military carbine style front sights. Steel trigger guard. Full length, Mannlicher style carbine walnut stock. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. Semi- pistol grip with black plastic grip cap. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Military style steel buttplate. Two military style sling swivels. Complete with the cleaning rod. No serial number is stamped on the receiver, which may indicate a very limited production. Overall length is 42.75 inch. The barrel length is 23 inch. This particular carbine was featured in the story published in the "Rifle" magazine in July 2006 (with several pictures of this carbine!). CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of crisp, original blue on metal. The receiver, bolt and buttplate have polished steel finish. Some light patina on the buttplate. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically in perfect condition. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal and wood. Very attractive stock with couple of minor handling marks. Fantastic quality of machining and metal finish! Beautiful and very scarce Haenel carbine for a discriminating collector! Serial# N/N.
Scarce German Gew. 98 "Wehrmann Gewehr" Mauser Rifle Caliber: 8.15 x 46.5 mm, rimmed Price: $1575 Inventory # mau_0469 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice German Gew. 98 "Wehrmanngewehr" Mauser rifle in 8,15 x 46.5 mm caliber. The barrel displays the maker markings, "Ed Kraetschmann Stendal". The receiver displays "Crown over B" and "Crown over U" proof marks. This type of rifle is known under several names, "Wehrmanngewehr", "Wehrsportgewehr", "Wehrmannbuchse und Einheitsgewehr". John Walter calls it a "Militia and Universal Model". The design of the rifle loosely follows military issue Gew. 98, the major difference being "civilian" caliber and commercial proof marks. The rifle was manufactured as a repeater, with a fully functional magazine. Military style bayonet lug. Gew. 98 - style, adjustable rear sights calibrated from 400 to 2000 meter. Complete with the cleaning rod. Majority of the parts of the rifle came from surplus military issue Gew. 98 rifle. The rifle does not display any serial numbers, which is not unusual for this model. Some parts display small assembly numbers. The buttplate shows following markings, "8M" and "839". All steel furniture. The stock does not display any markings. The stock was manufactured with the finger groove. The right side of the buttstock has a steel regimental disc inlaid in the wood, without any markings. Very high quality of manufacturing! CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. 96% of crisp blue finish is still on metal. Some light peppering is present on the trigger guard and one the magazine floor plate. The receiver has correct polished steel finish. The stock shows some handling marks, small dings and minor scratches. The stock has expertly repaired a duffel bag cut between the nosecap and the barrel band (please, see pictures). There is one hairline crack in the front part of the handguard. 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. No import markings. Nice example of Wehrmann Gewehr!
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!

Hungarian Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Hungarian FEG SA-85M Semi-Automatic Rifle Caliber: 7.62 x 39 mm Price: $825 Inventory # msr _0081 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Hungarian FEG SA-85M semi-automatic rifle in a "New, in the Box" condition. Manufactured by the FEG factory in Budapest, Hungary in the early 1990-s and imported by KBI. The rifle has 100% Hungarian manufactured parts. This is not one of the later "hybrids", with US and Hungarian parts. Hungarian SA-85M are among the highest quality AK47 available on the collector market today! Post-ban version with a gorgeous, blonde steamed Elk thumbhole stock. The elegant steamed Hungarian Elk hardwood on AK47 rifles is a trademark of FEG factory. These are probably the nicest stocks ever manufactured for AK47 rifles! The stock does not display any markings (correct for this model). Hungarian thumbhole stock are very comfortable to use (in a sharp contrast to Chinese thumbhole stocks...). Black, military-spec baked enamel finish. High quality stamped receiver. Complete with the original factory box, 10 round magazine, cleaning rod, two bore brushes, green web sling and the KBI warranty (long expired...). CONDITION: New, in the box. The rifle is in all original, unfired condition. 100% of black finish on metal. Beautiful stock without any handling marks. Like new bore with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle is in like new condition. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Beautiful, high quality SA-85M in new condition! Not for sale to California. Please, check if this model is legal in your state and county (or I will do it for you!). Serial# SM101XX.
Beautiful Nazi/Hungarian G.98/40 Sporting Rifle Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser Price: $1475 Inventory # mlr_0109 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Nazi/Hungarian G.98/40 sporting rifle. This is a custom built rifle based on scarce Nazi contract World War Two production G.98/40. The rifle was originally manufactured in Budapest, Hungary in 1944, as indicated by markings on the receiver, "jhv 44". During the World War Two, Hungary was allied with Nazi Germany, and consequently G.98/40 rifles were built as a part of a Wehrmacht contract in German 7.92 mm caliber. The rifle features modified M.1893 Mannlicher/GEW 88 turned bolt action, and Mauser M.98 style magazine. The model designation is stamped on the left side of the receiver, "G.98/40". The left side of chamber and receiver shows the "Nazi Eagle with Swastika in the Circle". Matching serial numbers on steel parts (stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt, rear sight, magazine floorplate and on trigger guard; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle). All the parts of the bolt display matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers are original, and they were not restamped. Metal parts of the rifle are in unmodified condition, as found on the military issue G.98/40. Beautiful, custom built sporting style walnut half-stock with semi-pistol grip and cheek-piece on the left side of the buttstock. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock and in the middle of the length of the forestock. The stock does not have any markings/numbers. Steel buttplate with diamond checkering. Turned down bolt handle. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 1200 to 2000 meter. Fixed front sight. Complete with the front sight hood.Very smooth action comparable with many high end commercial Mannlicher rifles. High quality of machining and metal finish! CONDITION: Excellent. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the trigger guard and magazine floorplate. Beautiful, smooth stock with only very minor handling marks. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Crisp action. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. The internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition as well, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Overall length: 44 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. No import markings.Very attractive Nazi/Hungarian G.98/40 sporting rifle! Serial# 69XXL.

Italian Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Very Scarce Italian Vetterli Training Rifle (made by Beretta) Caliber: 22 LR. Price: $1575 Inventory # arc_0324 Pictures:	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. Antique. Overall length: 37 inch. Barrel length: 17.75 inch. Very scarce Italian Vetterli training rifle made by Beretta! Serial# C111XX.
Very Scarce Ministry of War Shooting Competition Prize Mannlicher Carcano M.1891 Rifle Caliber: 6.5 mm x 52, rimless. Price: $1275 Inventory # man_0031 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Mannlicher Carcano M.1891 'prize' rifle with a brass plate attached to the right side of the butt stock with the following wording: "VIII GARA GENERALE DI TIRO A SEGNO PREMIO DEL MINISTERO DELLA GUERRA" ("8th General Target Shooting Competition - Prize of the Ministry of War"). At the end of 19th Century Italian government established a system of hundreds of gun ranges with a sole purpose to promote marksmanship and prepare civilian population for national emergency. Participation was encouraged and the best shooters received 'prize' rifles, initially Vetterlis, and later, Carcanos. This is one of such 'prize' rifles. Similar rifles were described by Ron Azzi in his article, "Italian 'Prize' Rifles" published in The Military Rifle Journal in October 1999 (posted on gunboards.com). The rifle displays a nice cartouche on the left side of the butt stock with Crest of Savoy and following wording, "FABB. D'ARMI....TERNI 1934 XII". Matching serial numbers. The serial number on the stock seemed to be restamped at one point to match the number on the receiver, in the typical Italian manner. The receiver was made in Rome, while the stock has Terni markings. Complete with cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, with 90% blue on metal. Fine bore with strong rifling. Strong action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Solid stock with numerous handling marks. No cracks in the wood. No import markings. Historically important Mannlicher Carcano for the advanced collector of Italian rifles. Serial# ORK9XX.

Japanese Rifles

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Description & Condition

Interesting Japanese Rolling Block Shotgun Caliber: 36 gauge Price: $875 Inventory # arc_0412 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Interesting and scarce Japanese made rolling block shotgun. The shape of the shotgun may provide hints as to its origins. In fact, the shotgun does not follow the lines of American and European manufactured Rolling Blocks. The buttstock creates almost a straight line with the barrel. The shotgun features a round barrel with the last few inches near the receiver turning to octagonal shape. Simple non-adjustable front and rear sights. Two step hammer. The buttstock was made without the buttplate. Two sling swivels. There is no manufacturer's address on the receiver tang. No markings can be found on the receiver/barrel assembly. Buttstock has a diamond checkering at the wrist. The shotgun was manufactured without a handguard. The receiver and the trigger guard are nicely engraved in floral motifs. CONDITION: Very good. 70% of original finish with occasional light patina and minor peppering. Most of the finish is turning to uniform brown color. Solid buttstock with minor wear and some handling marks, dings and light scratches. The forestock has a crack on its right side (please, see pictures). There is a piece of wood missing in the front/right part of the forestock. Original finish on the stocks. Very good bore. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in very good condition, with no visible wear. The receiver screws' heads show screwdriver's marks. The firing pin needs either repair, or just an adjustment, as it seems to be stuck in the rolling block. Overall length: 36.50 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. Interesting gun for the Remington Rolling Block collector! Antique.

Norwegian Rifles

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Description & Condition

Scarce Norwegian Breech Loading Percussion Rifle M.1860 ("Kammerlader M.1860") Caliber: 14 mm Price: $1975 Inventory # arp_0011 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Scarce Norwegian breech loading percussion rifle manufactured by Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk in 1863, as indicated by markings on several parts. This is a commercial rifle manufactured for civilian market for target practice ("Kammerlader for Skytterlag M.1860"). Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the Lobnitz and Scheel patents. The breech is locked by turning of the radial lever on the right side of the rifle. The lever lifts the hollow tube-like chamber for loading. Under-hammer ignition system in front of the trigger guard. Steel butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands. Military style bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel (for the yataghan style saber bayonet similar to French patterns). Two barrel bands configuration. The left side of the chamber displays following markings, "Model 1860__4'''", which may indicate that the rifle was originally manufactured in 11.77 mm caliber (4 linjer), and only later converted to smoothbore configuration. The upper part of the chamber displays following date and maker's markings, "Crown over K 1863". Similar markings are stamped on some other steel parts of the rifle. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: very good+. The lock works fine. Some light pitting and patina on steel parts. Original finish on the stock. The stock is in excellent condition with just few handling marks. Very good bore. Matching numbers. Overall length: 126.4 cm (49.75 inch). Barrel length: 77cm (30.25 inch). Very scarce early breech loading rifle! Antique.

Polish Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Polish kbks wz.1948 Military Training Rifle with Czechoslovak Markings Caliber: .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.
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.

Swedish Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Pre-War Production Husqvarna Sporting Rifle Caliber: 9.3 mm x 57 Price: $1475 Inventory # mau _0597 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful pre-war production Husqvarna sporting rifle in 9.3 mm x 57 mm caliber. Manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks A. B., as indicated by markings on the barrel. The caliber, "9.3 mm" is also stamped on the barrel. Several parts of the rifle displays "Swedish Crown" (bolt, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, bolt release lever, follower, etc.) The design of the action is based on the best features of Mauser M.1896. Five rounds Mauser internal box magazine loaded from a stripper clip. Stripper clip guides are machined into the back of the receiver. Fixed rear sights. Fixed, European sporting style front sights. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Sporting style half-stock with pistol grip and checkering at the wrist. Two sporting style sling swivels. Black, hardened rubber buttplate with "Crown over H". Overall length: 45.75 inch. Barrel length: 24.25 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. The rifle shows 97-98% of beautiful, original blue finish. The only blue wear is on the bolt release lever. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. The action is strong and smooth. Mechanically, the rifle in excellent condition, as well. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! 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. Very nice stock with only minor handling marks. No cracks in wood. The diamond checkering at the wrist is well preserved. No import markings. Beautiful Swedish sporting rifle! Serial# 89XX.
Swedish Remington Rolling Block M.1867/89 Sporting Rifle Caliber: 8 x 58 mm Krag Jorgensen Price: $695 Inventory # arc_0396 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Swedish Remington Rolling Block sporting rifle in 8 mm Krag Jorgensen caliber. These sporters were converted from military rifles M.1867/89, when the latter became obsolete and were released on the surplus market. Manufactured by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori in 1872, and converted to 8 mm caliber in 1893, as indicated by markings on the stock and receiver. The chamber displays, "Crown over C". The barrel displays letters, "JB" and "JG". The tang does not display any markings. The right side of the buttstock displays a Swedish retailer metal plate with wording, "Vapen Depoten Falun". All matching serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttstock, buttplate, forestock, hammer and rolling block; no numbers are stamped on other parts, which is correct for this model). The conversion number is stamped on the right side of the chamber. The conversion date, "1893" is also stamped on the chamber. Express style rear sight. Fixed, European style front sight. Sporting style sling swivels. The rifle was manufactured without a handguard. Overall length: 49 inch. Barrel length: 33 inch. CONDITION: Overall in fine+ to low excellent condition. Barrel has 96-97% of original blue. The receiver and trigger guard have 86% of slightly fading case coloring. Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Mechanically perfect. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Nice stocks with some handling marks, dings and light scratches. Small hairline crack in the front part of the forestock. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Nice Swedish sporting sporting rifle. Serial# 205XX. Antique.

Swiss Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Interesting Mauser Sporting Rifle by A. Schurk in Munich in Swiss 7.5 mm Caliber Caliber: 7.5 x 55 mm, rimless Price: $1475 Inventory # mau_0571 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Mauser sporting rifle by A. Schurk in Munich in Swiss 7.5 mm Schmidt Rubin caliber! Half-round, half-octagonal fully ribbed barrel. The maker's markings are beautifully engraved on the barrel rib, "A. Schurk, München". The rib is matted on its entire length. The rifle utilizes strong 1898 action. The left side of the receiver ring displays German proof marks, "Crown, Crown over N, St. m. G. 11.5 gr". The lower part of the barrel (under the stock) displays following markings, "Double M" (in a circle), "261", "Crown, Crown over N, 7,5m/m, 830, 497". No other markings are present on the rifle. The receiver has German style scope mounts. Internal box Mauser-style magazine. Fixed front and rear sights. Double set trigger. Steel trigger guard. Walnut sporting style half-stock with cheek-piece and semi-pistol grip. Diamond checkering at the wrist of the buttstock. Schnable forend. Mauser style safety lever is located on the back of the bolt. Turned down bolt handle. Brown color horn buttplate. Two sporting style sling swivels. High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 45 inch. The barrel length is 24.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine. 96% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the wear is on bolt release lever, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, as well as on sharp edges of some other steel parts. Occasional spots of very light patina on the receiver, trigger guard and magazine floorplate. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong and smooth action. The double set trigger is very sensitive. Mechanically the rifle is in perfect condition. 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. The stock shows some handling marks and light scratches. There is a small stress crack in the upper/left part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (please, see pictures). There is also a small chip of wood missing in the front/right part of the stock. The horn buttplate shows minor wear and some handling marks. Interesting German Mauser sporting rifle in Swiss caliber!
Swiss Martini Schutzen Rifle by J. Gysi in Interlaken Caliber: 10.4 x 38 mm, rimfire (Swiss .41) Price: $1750 Inventory # arc_0537 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice Swiss Martini Schutzen rifle! The rifle features an extra long and heavy half-round, half-octagonal barrel. It was manufactured specifically for Swiss-style long range target shooting. The rifle displays the maker's markings on the left side of the receiver, "Joh. Gysi Interlaken". Several Swiss markings, numbers and proofs are stamped on various metal parts of the rifle. The stocks do not show any markings. Set trigger mechanism. Swiss style butt plate. Swiss target style rear sights. Target style front sight. Two sling swivels. All steel furniture. There is a bayonet lug on the right side of the nosecap. Complete with an original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel has 98% of crisp blue finish. Fading case coloring on the receiver with some scattered patina and peppering. The blue on the buttplate, nosecap, rear sight, sling swivels and lever is turning to brownish color. Nice stocks with some handling marks and light scratches. There are no cracks in wood. The finish on the stocks is original. Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Action is very crisp and fully functional. The set trigger mechanism works very well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Very high quality of machining and metal finish. Overall length: 49 inches. Barrel length: 32.25 inches. Antique. Scarce and very attractive Swiss Martini Schutzen rifle! (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $40 for this item only).
Swiss Milbank-Amsler Schutzen Rifle Caliber: 10.4 x 38 mm, rimfire (Swiss .41) Price: $2475 Inventory # arc_0362 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Swiss Milbank-Amsler Schutzen rifle! The rifle features an extra long and very heavy octagonal barrel. It was manufactured specifically for Swiss-style long range target shooting. The rifle is a conversion of the M. 1851 Federal Percussion Stutzer. This type of the swinging-block mechanism conversion was approved for the Swiss army issue in December 1863. Originally, the system was patented in the USA by Isaac Milbank, and later it was modified by Rudolf Amsler. Twenty gun makers took part in the Swiss army conversion program. The rifle displays the maker's markings on the barrel, "Widmer Ettiswil". These are the markings of a gun maker who converted the rifle from military to target style. The back of the barrel displays the wording, "Acier Fondu". The lock plate displays a letter, "S". Several Swiss markings and proofs are stamped on various metal parts of the rifle. The stock does not show any markings. Double set trigger mechanism. Swiss style butt plate. Swiss target style micro-adjustable rear sights (they can be moved on the rail, which is an integral part of the barrel). Target style front sight. Two sling swivels. All steel furniture. The rifle does not have a provision for the cleaning rod (ramrod). CONDITION: Low excellent. 92% of the finish is still present on the metal. Some finish is turning to brown color. Nice stock with few handling marks and light scratches. There is a small crack on the left side of the stock near the counter screw. A small block of wood was nicely replaced on the right side of the stock, just below the breech block. There is also a small chip on the right side of the stock just in front the the breech block (please, see pictures). Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Action is very crisp and fully functional. The double set trigger mechanism works very well. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Overall length: 54 inches. Barrel length: 34 inches. Antique. Scarce and very attractive Swiss breech loading Schutzen rifle! (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $45 for this item only).
Very Early Swiss M.1869 Vetterli Rifle (a Prototype?) Caliber: 10.4 x 38R, Rimfire. Price: $3475 Inventory # arc_0306 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Unusual and one of a kind Swiss Vetterli M.1869 rifle! The rifle was made by Weber-Ruesch in Zurich, and is accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver. This maker was not awarded a Swiss army contract, so perhaps the rifle is one of the prototypes made for trials, or a sample presented to Swiss army for consideration. The other possibility is that the rifle was simply offered on the commercial market. The rifle is virtually identical with early military model 1869 trial rifle described in "Die Repetiergewehre der Schweiz" , p. 30. The M.1863 rear sights are similar to those found on Milbank Amsler and Peabody military rifles, as well as on some Swiss sporting and target rifles. I have also seen similar sights installed on Swiss Martini target rifles. Some early Vetterli M.1867, 1868 and M.1869 prototype rifles have also used this type of rear sights (see: "Die Repetiergewehre der Schweiz" , p.19, p.22, pp.25-30). The rifle has all the early features of M.1869 series. Some parts of the rifle are crudely manufactured, especially when compared to military M.69/71 (rear sling swivel!). High capacity tubular magazine under the barrel (12+1 rounds). The rifle does not show the usual Swiss Cross stamped on the receiver and buttstock. There is no serial number. Some parts are stamped with assembly numbers that should not be confused with the serial numbers. Right side of the buttstock displays a German silver shield inlaid in the wood (with no markings). The left side of the chamber displays a letter "K" and a small cantonal (?) crest (unrecognizable). The barrel displays following markings under the forestock, "C.W.& C. 3752". The metal displays also a couple of smaller marks. The lower part of the buttstock displays a museum, or a collection number black painted on the white background, "C111". The rifle still has a scarce loading gate cover and the magazine cut off lever, that were removed from most of the early Vetterli rifles. The receiver dust cover was removed from the rifle. The forestock has original checkering. Complete with commercial style, period cleaning rod, which is most likely not correct for this type of rifle. CONDITION: Fine+. The rifle has polished steel finish with traces of brown patina. The buttplate shows some darker patina. The stocks are in original finish. Some handling marks, dings and minor scratches are visible on the stocks. No cracks to the stocks. Very good bore with strong, shiny rifling (counter bored couple of inches from the muzzle). Action works fine. Antique. Very early and one of the kind Swiss M.1869/71 Vetterli rifle, that is worth further research! Serial# NN.
Swiss Military Style Breech Loading Percussion Schutzen Rifle Caliber: 10.4 mm Price: $3500 Inventory # arc_0119 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss military style breech loading percussion Schutzen rifle. Interesting percussion breech loading mechanism, similar to the Mont Storm patent, and later cartridge rifles, Milbank-Amsler and Albini-Braendlin. The breech is locked by a massive steel rod operated by "Monkey Tail" style lever located on the receiver tang, above the butt stock. Swiss style butt plate, trigger guard and rear sight. Swiss style bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel (Swiss style target shooting requires the military style rifle with a bayonet lug). Two barrel bands configuration. All steel furniture. The right side of the chamber displays following maker's markings, "RAMEAU" (Swiss gun maker who built the schutzen rifle?). The left side of the chamber displays following maker's markings, "Crown over P&C" (Belgian gun maker who supplied the lock mechanism?). The rear sight is installed on the rail and can be adjusted forward and backward on the barrel. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent. The lock works fine. Some light patina on steel parts. Original finish on the stock. Overall length: 46 inch. Barrel length: 26.25 inch. Antique. Scarce! This is the only rifle utilizing such breech loading mechanism, I have ever seen!

US Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Daisy Legacy Model 2203 Semi-Automatic Rifle ON HOLD Caliber: .22 LR Price: $250 Inventory # 22_0147 Pictures:	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.
Very Nice Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle Caliber: 30-30 Winchester Price: $2950 Inventory # mlr_0101 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice Marlin Model 1893 lever action rifle. This model was manufactured from 1893 to 1936. 26 inch long octagonal barrel. Tube magazine. Visible hammer. Adjustable buck horn style rear sights. Straight grip stock. Crescent shape steel buttplate. Standard nine inch long forearm. Case coloring on the receiver and lever. Blue finish on the octagonal barrel and on the tubular magazine. The Marlin address is stamped on the upper part of barrel, along with the caliber designation, "30-30". The left side of the barrel displays wording, "Special Smokeless Steel". The receiver tang displays following wording, "Marlin Model 93". The upper part of the receiver displays wording, "Marlin Safety". Excellent quality of machining and wood/metal finish! Overall length of the rifle: 44.50 inch. CONDITION: Excellent. About 92% of nice case coloring is still on the receiver and lever. The balance is light brown patina. 94% of blue finish is still on the barrel and tubular magazine. Very nice stocks with only minor handling marks and light dings. There is a very small chip in the lower part of the buttstock, just in front of the buttplate (please, see pictures). The right side of the buttstock has 1.5 inch long hairline cracks next to the buttplate (please, see pictures). Excellent bore with sharp and shiny rifling. Action is very crisp and fully functional. 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 and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. Very nice Marlin Model 1893 rifle! Very low, three digit serial number! Serial# 1XX.
Scarce Whitney-Laidley Rolling Block Infantry Rifle Caliber: .44, rimfire (?). Price: $1650 Inventory # arc_0320 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Whitney-Laidley Rolling Block infantry rifle in all original condition! Only about 30.000 of such rifles were ever manufactured. They were mostly made for some Latin American countries. Few of these rifles ended up in US collections, usually in well worn condition. Three-lines Whitney address on the tang with all the patent dates, "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CO. PATENTED OCT 17 '65, RE-IS'D JUNE 25, '72, DEC 26, '65, RE-IS'D OCT 1, '67, MAY 15 '66, JULY 16 '72". I am not sure about the exact caliber of this rifle. Whitney rifle was manufactured in this configuration in several similar rimfire calibers,.43, .44, .45, so most likely it is one of them. Three barrel bands. Round barrel. Ramp-and-leaf rear sight graduated to 1,100 yards. Black walnut stock with oil finish. Concave butt plate. The rifle was manufactured without the bayonet lug. The upper part of the buttstock displays a brass ring with property/unit (?) markings, "18". The same number is stamped on the wood and on the buttplate (please, see pictures). Overall length: 50.25 inch. Barrel length: 34.5 inch. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Fine bore with strong and shiny rifling. The finish on the metal has turned to uniform brown color patina with occasional peppering. Stocks are in original finish. There are some dings, scratches and handling marks visible on the wood. The buttstock has couple of age surface cracks. Action works fine. The rear sight spring is cracked. The sling swivels on the front barrel band and on the front part of the trigger guard are missing. Complete with original cleaning rod. Antique. Scarce rifle for the advanced rolling block collector! Serial# 184XX.
Remington Percussion Bench Target Rifle Caliber: 13 mm (?) Price: $2500 Inventory # rmr_0001 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Target bench rifle with a very heavy half-round half-octagonal barrel stamped "Remington". Very early and scarce target bench rifle. Manufactured in the very early period of the gun maker activity, before the mass production of Remington rifles began. There is no indication if Remington manufactured just the barrel, which is signed with his name, or the entire rifle. The caliber of the rifle seems to be about 13 mm (based on the internal diameter of the barrel). The overall length of the rifle is 43.5 inch. The barrel length is 28 inch. The diameter of the front of the barrel is 30 mm. The diameter of the barrel just before the octagon starts is 37 mm. The diameter of the barrel at the octagon is 41 mm. The thickness of the barrel walls at the muzzle is 8.5 mm. CONDITION: Fine, with metal covered by smooth patina. No pitting. Stock has couple of surface cracks. The finish on the stock seems to be original. The back of the barrel is predrilled for some type of target scope. Very impressive early American target bench rifle! Antique. (Oversize shipping and insurance rate is $45 for this item only).

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