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93a. First of a lot of 5: Swiss Model 1871 Vetterli. Serial # 69082. .41 Swiss RF caliber bolt action rifle with a 33” barrel. The bore is poor with heavy rust. Designed by Swiss rifle maker Johann-Friedrich Vetterli, the M1871 was the third in a long series of Vetterli rifles that were in Swiss service from 1876 until 1889. The metal finish on the barrel, receiver, bolt, trigger guard, barrel bands and butt plate are covered with heavy rust. Original military sights which show heavy rust. The checkered walnut forearm and plain butt stock is in fair condition showing scattered dings and scratches from along with finish wear. There are cracks on either side of the wrist. The cleaning rod is missing. The stock markings are generally visible. The action works, but is stiff die to rust. The bolt shroud is cracked on the right side.
93b. Second of a lot of 5: Dutch Mannlicher Model 1895. Serial # NSN. 6.5x53R caliber bolt action rifle with a 31” barrel. The bore is poor, dark with rust. Made in 1897. Similar in design to the 1888 Commission rifle. The metal finish on the barrel, receiver, barrel bands, magazine housing/floorplate, bolt and the butt plate has a covering of moderate to heavy surface rust. The walnut stock and handguard are in fair to good condition showing dents and dings with finish wear. No cracks, but the stock is dried out. The stock has a faint cartouche on the right side of the butt. Original rusty military sights. The action works OK, but is sluggish due to rust. Made from 1895-1940.
93c. Third of a lot of 5: Steyr Model 1886 Mauser-Kropatschek Short Rifle. Serial # C780. 8mmx60R caliber bolt action repeating rifle with a 26-1/2” barrel. The bore is very good to excellent, clean with strong rifling. The receiver is dated 1886. 1871 Mauser style magazine tube with cartridge lifter. The barrel, receiver, barrel bands, trigger guard and butt plate are covered with heavy rust. Most markings are visible. The full-length walnut stock is in fair military condition showing scattered light dings and scratches with scattered stress cracks and rust streaks. There is a small arsenal repair at the rear barre4l band. The stock has faint cartouches on the left side of the butt. The action works, but it is sluggish due to all parts being rusted. Includes the side mounted cleaning rod. Many of these were converted to 8mmx56R caliber so this gun should be checked before firing.
93d. Fourth of a lot of 5: Amberg Model GEW 88 Commission Rifle. Serial # 3039. 8mm Mauser caliber bolt action rifle with a 28” barrel. The bore is poor, dark with rust and corrosion. The receiver date is very faint, but appears to be 1891. The rifle does not appear to have the 1905 or1915 modifications, so the bore may still be the smaller .318 “J” bore. The rifle is also missing the barrel jacket. The barrel appears to have been shortened slightly. The front sight has been re-located. Possibly a Turkish or Chinese re-work. The metal finish on the barrel, receiver, barrel bands, floor plate and butt plater are covered with moderate to heavy rust. The walnut stock and hand guard are in good military condition showing dings, scratches and finish wear. The mid-band retainer spring is broken. The action works OK, but is sluggish. Includes the cleaning rod and a heavily worn leather sling. Made from 1888 to 1898.
93e. Fifth of a lot of 5: Italian Carcano Model M91/24 Moschetto. Serial # EWF3949. 6.5x52mm Carcano caliber bolt actio17-1/2” barrel. The bore is good, mostly clean with some light rust in the grooves. Converted to carbine configuration from a full-sized military rifle that was made in 1897. Requires a loading clip for firing which is NOT included. The metal finish on the barrel, receiver magazine housing, barrel bands, bolt and butt plate are in poor to fair condition showing moderate to heavy surface rust. The plain walnut stock and hand guard are in good military condition with light dings and scratches with rust streaks. The stock is mis-matched to the receiver. There is a faint cartouche on the left side. The action works OK, but is a little sluggish due to rust. Includes the cleaning rod and a canvas web sling.
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