It would help to understand the foreign marking system on military
weapons
The Italian arms manufacturers used the same consecutive marking
system that the Germans used for identification, serial numbers,
manufacturing plant, etc.. It began with a three digit serial
number,
progressed through the thousand numbers. Example: 000-9999, then began
a prefix system. Example: A 111- A 9999. This progressed through the
alphabet - A-Z and AA-ZZ, etc..This system can be better understood by
looking at the serial numbers on the 100 rifles delivered to Klein's
in Feb. 1963.
See Warren - Waldman exhibit #4. It is almost certain, since there
were hundreds of rifles with the same serial numbers however, the
prefix would be different. The FBI did locate a rifle with the serial
number 2766, while the LHO rifle was C-2766.
The invoice of Empire Wholesale Sporting Goods, Limited, in
Montreal Canada, dated June 29, 1962, reflects the sale of 700 used
Italian rifles to Century Arms of St. Albens, Vermont. Exhibit D 156
was furnished by the owner of Century Arms on March 11, 1964 to the
FBI:
THE ORIGINAL LIST of serial numbers of 700 Carcano Italian carbines
received by Century Arms, Inc. from Empire: Serial number 2766 appears
on last page of numbers (Exhibit D 103) See COMM. Exhibit No. 2562 #
13 Warren Report. It is almost impossible that two Carcanos would have
identical serial numbers unless someone altered them. (which I suspect
was done in Dallas to frame LHO)
Sylvia Meagher dealt with the 2766 serial number, but at the time,
didn't understand the numbering system or the Canada connection.
By the way, all serial numbers were not on the barrel. Some were on
the receiver, and even on the stock, some on more than one place. John
in Arlington, VA has four Carcanos and two serial
numbers are on the receiver, two on the barrel.
There is so much to be explained about how and where the Carcanos
were made that it could never be done on this forum. Guns marked Terni
may not have been made there. They could have been made in a small
plant elsewhere and called the Terni rifle. Some parts were made in
small plants and assembled at Terni, thus the Terni name.
Because the guns looked alike, (the 7.35 mm and the 6.5 mm ) the
manufacturers stamped 7.35 on the stock so the Italian troops knew
what ammo to use.
I suggest the purchase of two books. Anyone interested in the rifle
should get these books. There are hundreds of ads and they can be
seen in the book, THE MARKETING OF A WEAPON. The book was produced by
Gary Nivaggi, in Dec. 1994. In the late 50's and early 60's, many
varieties, styles and calibers of the MC rifles were offered at low
prices.
The book contains questions regarding the MC, various ammo loads for
it, its clip, and other great information about the stopping and
'knockdown' capabilities of firearm projectiles. All from the pages of
American Rifleman.
Many questions being asked on the posts will all be answered if you
own THE MARKETING OF A WEAPON.
Another book that will provide valuable information that comes from a
real expert on the Carcano: Richard Hobbs, 3958 Cambridge Rd. # 162,
Cameron Park, CA 95682.
Last E-mail I had was
fuc...@innercite.com. Hobbs is a collector of Carcanos since 1945 and
may know more about the weapon than anyone in this country.
His book: THE CARCANO Italy's Military Rifle. (Was about $18.00) He
is not a JFK 'BUFF.'- but he sure knows that weapon.
If you own these two books, you will hardly ever have a serious
question about the Carcano again.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Carcano Potpourri !!!!!!!
Adam Consolidated (CRESCENT FIREARMS) :
'Three American firms entered the competition for the 91s that the
Italian Defense Ministry was selling. Adam Consolidated, in
conjunction with the Feldsott brothers, won the bidding with a total
offer of $ 1,776,OOO for the approximately 570,000 guns.'
'... Some 5300 kilos (approx. 1200 Pounds) of parts were included
in the contract price. Adam also purchased 2,608,704 rounds of
ammunition, which were picked up and paid for as items sepatate from
the surplus weapons, on three occasions.'
Aug. 8, 1960 ....................653,176 cartridges 6.5 mm
July 31, 1961.................... 1,304,352 same
June 6, 1962 ..................... 652,176 same
The price was $13.57 per thousand, or somewhat more than a penny per
bullet. '
From: THE GUN - Henry S. Bloomgarden
Apparently, thousands of these Italian rifles were sold in the US
before Cresent won the above bid. Klein's was selling the 7.35 mm as
early as the spring of 1958
In this ad of 4-58, the MANNLICHER HIGH POWER RIFLE sold for $12.95 -
Good outside, very good inside. A very good outside: Excellent inside
sold for $14.95 and an Excellent inside and outside cost $16.95. For
98 cents, a leather sling was available and a cleaning rod cost 79
cents. Military ammo in clips of six-12 for 98 cents- 48 for $2.98.
The following month - the same ad, but the sling and rod were included
free.
From 7- 58 until 10 - 60, Klein's did not advertise any MCs. Then,
in 10 - 60 appeared their ad for the CUSTOM SPORTERIZED MODEL for
$19.88.
In 3-62 the 6.5 mm was advertised for $11.88. AMERICAN RIFLEMAN .
In 1958, Congressman Morano was pleading : 'Let's find out where
some of these Carcano rifles have gone.'
Macy's and Sears Roebuck, as well as sporting supply stores,
discount stores and Army-and-Navy-surplus stores sold the weapon and
the ammo.
Some of these guns came from Finland:
'During the first winter of the war with Russia, Findland procured
from Sweden approximately 15,000 Swedish 6.5 mm M 96 Mausers and 6.5
mm ammunition which Findland decided to manufacture for these weapons
during WW II. Findland received, in addition, a supply of Italian M38,
7.35 mm carbines via Germany during WW II. Both weapons saw limited
service as they were relegated to use by the stationary troops, such
as guards on bridges, airfields, railways, waterworks, etc. Today, the
greater portion of the M 38 carbines Findland received can be traced
to the U.S. market as surplus war goods.'
FROM- BOOK OF RIFLES
- Terni Carcano Italian 1939 Xvii 7.35 Short Rifle C&R No Res - 9568922 Buyer Tip: Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the Seller before bidding. You can contact the seller by clicking on the seller's nickname.
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Loewe, Berlin, Germany, cca.1895 | Argentine Mauser M1891 Long Rifle | 7.65x53mm | Argentine Contract Mauser, made by Loewe in Germany. Marked 'Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891' and 'Manufactura Loewe, Berlin'. Argentine crest was removed during a government change. Original 7.65mm caliber. Barrel 29', overall 49.5'. Metal finish is 98% strong bluing. Scattered light pitting, mosty at the woodline. Shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. All serial numbers match! Stock is in excellent condition. Arsenal repaired crack in the handguard. Several interesting markings and an unusual tag. Smooth action. A nice 'old world' quality German made rifle in very good overall condition. Antique, no FFL req'd to purchase. A4760 Argentine Mauser M91 Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $419 on hold for RK |
DWM Mauser, Berlin, Germany, 1897 | Argentine Mauser M1891 Engineers' Carbine | 7.65x53mm | Argentine Contract Mauser, made by DWM in Germany. The receiver is marked 'Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891' and 'Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken, Berlin'. 17.5' barrel, 37' long overall. Original 7.65mm caliber. Argentine Crest is present! Metal finish is 95% bluing. No pitting, no rust. Shiny bore with good rifling. All serial numbers match! Stock is in good condition. A soundly repaired crack at the left side of the grip. Both bayonet mounting bands are present. A very rare carbine variant, all matching, with an intact crest. Antique, no FFL req'd to purchase. C8115 Argentine Mauser M91 Engineers' Carbine For Sale - See PICTURES | $825 |
Oesterreichische Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, cca 1916 | Austrian Mannlicher M1895/30 (M.95/30) Repetierkarabiner | 8x56R | Straight pull Mannlicher bolt action carbine made by Steyr for the Austro-Hungarian Army cca 1916. Official designation: M95 Repetierkarabiner mit Stutzenring. 'Steyr M95' is faintly marked on top of the receiver. Austrian Eagle proofmarks are on the receiver and barrel. 'S'-marked for the 8x56R 'Spitzer' conversion. Barrel 19.5', overall 39.5'. Metal finish is 100% strong dark bluing, no pitting. Bright shiny bore with strong rifling. Stock is in good+ condition, no cracks. Handguard has a tiny crack. Receiver, barrel, & bolt serial numbers match. Served in both World Wars. 9911I Austrian Mannlicher M95 Repetier Carbine for sale - See PICTURES | $320 on hold for NB |
Fabrique Nationale, Herstal, Belgium, 1890 | Belgian Mauser M1889 Carbine | 7.65x53mm | Rare Belgian Mauser, made by FN, used in WW1. Marked 'Fabrique Nationale Herstal-Liege'. 22' barrel, 41' long overall. Original 7.65mm caliber. Metal finish: 75% bluing, turned brown. No rust. Bright shiny bore with good rifling. Serial numbers match except the mag floorplate. Stock is in good condition, no cracks. A small cosmetic arsenal repair sliver is missing at the right side of the receiver. A very rare Belgian Mauser. Antique, no FFL req'd to purchase. E5593 Belgian Mauser M89 Carbine for sale - See PICTURES | $948 |
Fabrica De Itajuba, Brazil, cca.1950 | Brazilian Mauser M1934 Short Rifle | .30-06 US | Brazilian Mauser, made in Brazil after their army switched from 7mm Mauser to .30-06 US. Marked 'Fabrica De Itajuba - Brasil'. Sharp large Brazilian Crest. Model number is not marked, which is unusual. Barrel 24', overall 44'. Metal finish: 75% bluing started turning brown, no rust. Shiny bore with strong rifling, dark in the grooves. Serial numbers match, except bolt. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks. Repaired hairline crack in the handguard. Popular .30-06 ammo. 6289 Brazilian Itajuba Mauser Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $375 |
Remington Arms, USA, 1916 | British Enfield Pattern 1914 (P14) No.3 Mk.I rifle | .303R British | British WW1 service rifle, manufactured by Remington for the British Contract. Receiver legend is 'RE' (Remington Arms) and the serial number. British acceptance marks are present. Original .303R British caliber. 6 round magazine. Barrel 26', overall 46'. Metal finish: 80% blue. No pitting. Mirror bright shiny bore with strong rifling. Serial numbers match. Stock is in very good to excellent condition. No cracks. Several markings on the buttstock. The original volley sight disc is present. A nice representative of the US made British WW1 rifles. Accurate rifles, still used during WW2 as snipers. 43204 P14 Enfield Rifle for sale - see PICTURES | $660 on hold for MR |
BSA Co, Great Britain, 1937 | British Short Lee Enfield (Sht.LE) No.1 Mk.III Rifle | .303R British | British WW2 service rifle, manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms Factory in the UK in 1937. Receiver has the British Crown with the legend 'GR BSA.Co 1937 Sht.LE III'. Barrel 25', overall 44' long. Several British acceptance marks are present. Original .303R British caliber. Metal finish: 75% thinning bluing. Minor old pitting at the woodline. Mirror bright bore with strong sharp rifling. All serial numbers match, bolt is unnumbered. Stock is in good condition, with several cosmetic hairline cracks. 10-round box magazine. Marked 'D.P.' (Drill Purpose). Firing pin tip was ground and extractor spring is missing. It should be an easy restoration. A good example of the British WW2 battle rifles. L25618 British Enfield No.1 Mk.III Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $365 |
Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerly, Great Britain, cca 1944 | British SMLE No.4 Mk.I Rifle | .303R British | British service rifle, manufactured during WW2 by Fazakerly in the UK. The receiver band has a faint serial number. Side of the receiver has a faint NO4 MKI ROF (F) 1, No4 MKI (F) FTR and HA20838A. Original .303R British caliber. Barrel 25', overall 44'. Metal has 100% black paint-like armory finish. No rust. Nice shiny bore, strong sharp rifling. Bolt and mag serial numbers do not match. Stock is in very good+ condition, no cracks. This is a great representative of the British WW2 battle rifles. HA20838A British Enfield No.4 Mk.I Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $595 |
Manufactura Loewe, Berlin, Germany, 1895 | Chilean M1895 Mauser Short Rifle | 7x57mm Mauser | Small ring Chilean Contract Mauser, made by Loewe in Berlin, Germany, 1895. Receiver legend: 'Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895' 'Manufactura Loewe, Berlin'. Original 7mm Mauser caliber. Faint Chilean crest on the receiver. Barrel 22', overall 42'. Metal finish: 70% bluing, with scattered pitting. Strong shiny rifling with dark grooves. All serial numbers match. Wood is in good condition, crack in the forend. Chilean 1895 dated crest on the buttstock. Smooth tight action. Original front sight protector and a cleaning rod. Rare intermediate length 'Short Rifle'. Antique, no FFL req'd to purchase. C8313 Chilean Mauser M1895 Short Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $350 |
Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, 1912 | Chilean M1912 Mauser Long Rifle | 7x57mm Mauser | M98-type large ring Chilean Contract Mauser, made by OEWG Steyr, Austria, 1912. Barrel 29', overall 49'. Receiver legend: 'Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria'. Original 7mm Mauser caliber. Marked with a sharp Chilean Crest and 'Modelo 1912'. Metal finish: 75% thinning blue. Very light pitting on the trigger guard, bands, swivels & buttplate. Receiver & bolt were never blued. Mirror bright shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Serial numbers match, except bolt-shroud. Wood is in very good condition, no cracks. Sanded forend. 1912 dated Chilean crest on the buttstock. Non-matching cleaning rod is included. Smooth action, one of the best quality Mausers ever made. B1345 Chilean Mauser M1912 Long Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $406 |
Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, 1912 | Chilean M1912/61 Mauser Short Rifle | 7.62x51mm NATO .308 | M98-type large ring Chilean Contract Mauser, made by Steyr in Austria in 1912. 23' long barrel. Receiver legend: 'Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria'. Arsenal converted from 7mm Mauser to 7.62mm NATO with a new barrel in 1961. Marked with a sharp Chilean Crest and 'Modelo 1912-61' 'NATO'. Metal finish 40% thinning blue, no rust, no pitting. Mirror shiny bore, with sharp rifling. Visible serials on receiver, stock and trigger guard match. Wood is in good condition, no cracks. 1912 dated Chilean crest on the buttstock. Smooth action, one of the best quality Mausers ever made. C3097 Chilean Mauser M1912 Short Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $385. |
Waffenwerke Mauser, Oberndorf, Germany, 1935 | Chinese M1933 Standard Modell Mauser Banner Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | Mauser Banner Standard Model large ring M98k-type short rifle manufactured for the Chinese Contract. Chinese Nationalist 12-point star Crests on the barrel and the receiver. Large Communist Chinese markings on the buttstock. Mauser Banner on top of the receiver. Serial numbers do not match. Metal finish is 75% thinning bluing, turning brown. Scattered light pitting. Good shiny rifling, dark grooves. Stock is in good condition, with a neat arsenal repair. A rare German made Chinese Contract rifle, not a more common Chinese copy 'Chiang Kai Shek' Mauser. Used during the Japanese-Chinese war and WW2. 7162e Chinese M1933 Mauser Banner Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $370 |
Oesterreichische Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, 1912 | Colombian Mauser M1912 Long Rifle | 7x57mm | Colombian Contract Mauser, a small number was manufactured by Steyr, Austria. Marked 'Modelo 1912 Steyr Austria', mostly worn off. Metal finish: 5% blue remains, turned brown. Pitted under the wood. Receiver & bolt were 'in the white' (never blued), shows brown staining. Bore has good shiny rifling, dark grooves. Serial numbers do not match. Stock is in good condition cracked by the cross bolt and in the forend. Tip of handguard is missing. A very rare Colombian model, quality made rifle. Smooth action. Most of these rifles were sequestered by Austria and used in WW1. Hard to find in any condition. A335 Colombian Mauser M1912 Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $258 |
Zbrojovka Brno, Czechoslovakia, cca 1930 | Colombian M1924/50 Mauser Rifle | U.S. .30-06 | Originally a Czech made M1924 (Vz.24) Colombian Contract short rifle in 7x57mm caliber. Arsenal converted to .30-06 in 1952. Marked 'R. FAMAGE 1952' (Reformado Fabrica de Materials de Guerra) in Bogota, Columbia. Faint Colombian crest. Marked '.30' for the .30-06. Metal finish: 75% thinning blue, turning brown. The receiver is a lightly pitted at the woodline. Mirror bright shiny bore with sharp rifling. The bolt's serial number do not match. Stock is in good+ condition with hairline crack in the handguard. Green canvas sling attached. Chambering the powerful US .30-06. F.20589 Colombian Mauser M24/50 for sale - See PICTURES | $325. |
Zbrojovka Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1923 | Czech Mauser VZ.23 Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A large ring M98-type Mauser made in Czechoslovakia in 1923, used in WWII. Receiver legend: 'CS Zavody Na Vyrobu Zbrani Brno'. No model designation. Original E-lion proof crossed out, new 'E' Lion' proof with no date added. Bolt's serial does not match. 23.5' barrel, 43' overall. Metal finish: 90% blue, no rust, no pitting. Bore has strong shiny rifling, dark in the grooves. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks. Smooth action. An early Czech made Mauser with updated VZ.24 style stock. A very rare marked rifle. 9570L3 Czechoslovakian Vz.23/Vz.24 Mauser Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $525 |
Zbrojovka Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1937 | Czech Mauser VZ.24 Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A large ring M98-type Mauser made in Czechoslovakia in 1937, used in WWII. Receiver legend: 'Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka A.S. Brno VZ.24'. No crest. Czech proofed 'E' Lion '37'. All serial numbers match except the bolt's. Barrel 23.5', overall 43'. 10% thinning bluing, nicely worn, no rust, no pitting. Dark bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock is in good to very good condition, no cracks. Nice woodgrain. Smooth action. A nice representative of the Czech proofed VZ.24 rifles. B54956 Czechoslovakian VZ.24 Mauser Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $355 |
Hembrug, The Netherlands, 1916 | Dutch Mannlicher M1895 Long Rifle | 6.5x54R | A Dutch Mannlicher Infantry Rifle, made by Hembrug in 1916. Receiver legend: 'Hembrug 1916'. Barrel 31', overall 51' long. Metal finish: 60% thinning bluing. Light pitting on the muzzle and buttplate. Strong sharp shiny rifling, dark grooves. Serial numbers match, except bolt. Wood is in good to very good condition. 1916 dated Queen Wilhelmina crest on the butt. Smooth and tight Mannlicher bolt action. Probably used by the Dutch in Europe and/or by the KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army) against the Japanese during WW2. 6577AA Dutch Mannlicher M95 Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $625 |
Hembrug, The Netherlands, 1915 | Dutch Mannlicher M1895 Carbine No.3 OM | 6.5x54R | A Dutch Mannlicher Carbine Number 3 Old Model, made by Hembrug in 1915. Receiver legend: 'Hembrug 1915'. Barrel 18', overall 36.5' long. Metal finish: 95% bluing, started to turn brown.. No pitting. Dark bore with strong sharp rifling. Serial numbers match. Wood is in good to very good condition, no cracks. Arsenal repaired butt. 1939 dated Queen Wilhelmina crest on the butt. Smooth and tight Mannlicher bolt action. Used by the Dutch in Europe during WW2. 5808V Dutch Mannlicher M95 Carbine for Sale - See PICTURES | $595 |
Tikka, Finland, 1941 | Finnish Mosin Nagant M1891 Rifle | 7.62x54r | Finnish built WW2 battle rifle with a 1941 Finnish Tikka made barrel with a mirror bright bore with strong sharp rifling. Assembled on a Russian M1891 Ishevsk Arsenal 1905 dated hex receiver. Barrel 31', overall 51.5'. Metal finish is 70% thinning bluing. No rust. Old paint on the buttplate. Rounded finger-jointed 2-piece stock is in excellent condition, no cracks. All serialized parts match, including the bolt. Imperial Russian Eagle Crest is intact on the receiver. 1-piece Finnish style front sight. Barrel is marked with 'SA' (Suomen Armeija). Cleaning rod included. Hard to find collectible rifle. 21489 Finnish Tikka Mosin Nagant M1891 Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $535 |
R.E. Terni, Italy, 1939 | Finnish issued Italian M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle (Fucile Corto) | 7.35x51mm Carcano | Unusual Finnish used WWII rifle, made by Italy and supplied to Finland against the Soviet invaders. Dated '1939 XVII' (17th year of Mussolini's rule). Terni's crown crest on the barrel shank. 'SA' Suomien Armi. Finnish property marked, This is the same model, better caliber rifle Oswald allegedly used to shot JFK. Barrel 21', overall 40'. Metal finish 95% strong bluing, no pitting. Bright shiny bore with sharp rifling. Only the barrel is serialized, so no mismatched parts. Stock is in excellent condition. Cracked at the tang. The fixed rear sight is marked 'Cal. 7.35'. Several proofmarks are visible on the metal parts. Not a common find. F2713 Finnish Mannlicher-Carcano Short Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $330 |
Tulle, France, 1868 | French Le Fusil Chassepot Mle 1866 Infantry Rifle | 11x59Rmm French | Early single shot bolt action Chassepot Needle Fire Rifle used by France. The 1st bolt action rifle adapted by any military. The receiver legend: 'Manufacture Imperiale Tulle Mle 1866' and various French proofmarks. Original 11x59R caliber. Barrel 32', overall 52'. Bolt's serial number does not match. Metal finish: mostly bright, with some stains. No rust. Still has the rubber washers in the bolt head, they are brittle. Shiny bore with strong sharp rifling, some dark spots in the grooves. Swivels are stiff. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks. Cleaning rod attached. A very good representative of the early large bore French rifles. It is hard to find in any condition. Tulle is an uncommon manufacturer. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. R52150 French Chassepot M1866 Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $590 |
St. Etienne, France, 1881 | French Gras Mle 1874 M80 Infantry Rifle | 11x59Rmm French | Early single shot bolt action rifle, an improved version of the Chassepot Needle Rifles, used by the French Military. The receiver legend: 'Manufacture D'Armes St. Etienne Mle 1874 M80' and various French proofmarks. Year of manufacture: '1881'. Barrel 32', overall 51.5'. Original 11x59R caliber. Serial numbers do not match. Metal finish: 50% bluing turned brown, some pitting at the woodline. Bright shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock is in good condition, with cracks at the tang. Cosmetic repair in the forend. Rear swivel loop cracked. Still has the 'holy water' plug. A good representative of the early large bore French rifles. It is hard to find a rifle this old with a great bore. Fairly smooth action. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 62717 French Gras M1874 M80 Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $472 |
Chatellerault, France, 1916 | French Mannlicher-Berthier Mle 1907-15/M16 Infantry Rifle | 8x50Rmm French | 5-round magazine bolt action rifle, an improved version of the 3-shot Mle 1907/15 Rifle, used by the French Infantry in WW1. Marked 'Chatellerault Mle 1907-15' and various French proofmarks. Year of manufacture: '1916'. Barrel 31.5', overall 51.5'. Original 8x50R caliber. Serial numbers do not match. Metal finish: 95% bluing. Some light pitting, mostly at the barrel woodline. Strong sharp rifling, dark grooves. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks, staining on the forend. A very nice representative of the WW1 French rifles. 45440 French Berthier M16 (M1916) Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $465 |
St. Etienne, France, 1946 | French MAS Mle 1936 Short Rifle | 7.5x54mm French | This is a beautiful representative of the French WW2 era guns, manufactured by Manufacture d'Armes St. Etienne, France 1936-55. These were also used by the French Foreign Legion in Africa and in French Indo-China. Barrel 22', overall 40'. Metal finish is 99% grayish parkerizing. Mirror bright shiny bore with sharp rifling. The stock is in excellent condition showing a couple minor storage dings. All serials match except the butt. Internally stored Spike Bayonet is included. M75577 French MAS 1936 Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $465 on hold for KH |
Waffenfabrik Mauser, Amberg, Germany, 1887 | German Mauser Mod. Gew.71/84 Jaeger Rifle | 11.15x60Rmm (11mm Mauser) | Early German bolt action military rifle. The receiver legend is partially worn, 'I. G. Mod.71/84 Amberg 1887' and various Imperial German proofmarks. Original 11.15x60R caliber. 31.5' barrel, 51' overall length. Metal finish: 10% thinning bluing. Minor scattered pitting at the woodline. Extractor, follower & its spring are missing. Bright bore with strong sharp rifling. Serial numbers do not match. Stock is in good condition, no cracks. No Turkish markings. Cartridge lifter functions fine. Bolt closes very tight. Unit marked on the buttplate: G.R.J. 4.91.'. A good representative of the famous early large bore Mausers. A rare Jaeger variant with the post mounted rear sling swivel. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 40267 German Mauser Gew.71/84 Jaeger Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $430 |
Waffenfabrik Mauser, Loewe Berlin, Germany, 1890 | German Mannlicher Gew.88 Commission Infantry Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8x57S Mauser) | The classic German Military Commission designed rifle, with mostly Mannlicher features. Receiver legend is 'Loewe Berlin 1890' and 'Gew.88.'. S-marked chamber. Original Mannlicher en-block clip loading. No Turkish markings. Barrel 29.5', overall 49'. Metal finish: 20% thinning bluing turned brown. Light pitting mostly on the barrel jacket at the woodline. Bolthead is present. Shiny bore with worn rifling. Serial numbers do not match. Stock is in good condition, no cracks, graffity on the butt. Lots of Imperial proofmarks are present. German unit marked 'R.I.5.36' x-ed out. A good representative of the famous Imperial German WW1 rifles in original configuration. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 4552r German Commission Gew.88 Rifle for sale - see PICTURES | $295 |
Waffenfabrik Mauser, Loewe Berlin, Germany, 1891 | German Mannlicher Gew.88/05 Commission Infantry Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8x57S Mauser) | The classic German Military Commission designed rifle, with mostly Mannlicher features. Receiver legend is 'Loewe Berlin 1891' and 'Gew.88.'. Converted to S-patrone & stripper clip loading, the '/05' conversion by Germany. Post WW1 Turkish marked bolt and rear sight. Barrel 29.5', overall 49'. Metal finish: 80% thinning bluing turning brown. Light pitting on the buttplate. Bolthead is present. Dark bore with strong rifling. Serial numbers do not match. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks, arsenal repaired forend. Thin sliver of wood are missing at the front band. Lots of Imperial proofmarks are present. German unit marked '9.R.J.4.217'. A good representative of the Imperial German WW1 rifles. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 6387b German Commission Gew.88/05 Rifle for sale - see PICTURES | $335 |
Erfurt, Germany, 1917 | German Mauser Kar.98a Carbine | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | The classic small ring WW1 Kar.98a Mauser made by Erfurt, Germany in 1917.. Barrel 23', overall 43' long. Metal finish is 85% thinning bluing, turning brown. No rust. Shiny bore with strong rifling. Matching serial numbers, except bolt & mag-floorplate. Most metal parts are Imperial German marked, no Turkish markings. Stock is in good condition, no cracks. Handguard is cracked. Probably served in both WW1 and WW2. Hard to find with the original bayonet lug / stacking hook configuration. 3375y German Mauser Kar.98 Carbine for sale - See PICTURES | $695 |
Waffenfabrik Mauser AG Oberndorf, Germany, 1944 | German Mauser Mod.98k code byf Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8x57 Mauser) | Standard issue WW2 German Army rifle. 'byf' code = Oberndorf, Germany. Czech Brno arsenal reworked and restocked. Receiver is dated 1944. Serial numbers do not match. WaffenAmts were peened on the receiver and barrel, the others were left intact. Barrel 24', overall 44'. Metal finish is 50% thinning bluing, no rust, no pitting. Bore has a somewhat shiny strong sharp rifling and dark grooves. Stock is in good+ condition, no cracks. A nice 1944 wartime manufactured short rifle. 28165d German Mauser M98k Short Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $448 |
Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria / Germany, 1944 | German M98k bnz 4 Mauser | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | Standard issue WW2 German Army rifle. 'bnz 4' code Steyr manufacture, 1944 Type 2 variant. All major parts' serial numbers match, the bolt is electropenciled. Some small parts do not match. WaffenAmts are present. Barrel 24', overall 44'. Metal finish is 99% strong blue, no rust, no pitting. Some parts were never blued. Bore is bright with strong sharp rifling, a bit dark in the grooves. Stock is laminated wood, in very good condition. No cracks, no separation, nice woodgrain. Smooth tight action. A great representative of the WW2 used German Mod.98 battle rifles. Steyr made 98k rifles are great quality and hard to find. 3452F German Steyr bnz 4 code M98k Mauser for Sale - See PICTURES | $750 |
Fabbrica di Armas Terni, Italy, 1887 | Italian Vetterli-Carcano M1871/87/15 Rifle | 6.5x52mm Carcano | An early Italian bolt action Vetterli-Carcano Rifle with a 6-round magazine. Originally made as an M1871 single shot rifle, then with the /87 conversion a 4-round Vitali box magazine was added. Converted during WW1 to 6.5mm and a 6-round Mannlicher-Carcano magazine was installed. 33.5' barrell, 53' overall. Marked 'Terni 1887'. Metal finish is 98% bluing. Some light pitting, mostly on the buttplate. Shiny bore with strong rifling, some crud. The stock is in very good condition, no cracks. All serial numbers match. Cleaning rod is attached. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. KI9427 Italian Vetterli Carcano Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $320 |
R.E. Terni, Italy, 1939 | Italian Mannlicher Carcano M1938 Short Rifle (Fucile Corto) | 7.35x51mm Carcano | A WW2 used Italian bolt action short rifle with a 6-round magazine. This is the same model (different caliber) rifle Oswald allegedly used to shot JFK. 'RE Terni' crown crest and '1939' date. Also stamped with 'XVII' indicating the 17th year of Mussolini's rule. 'CAL 7,35' marked fixed rear sight. Metal finish: 75% bluing, thinning at the mag and buttplate. No pitting, no rust. Shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock's serial number does not match. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks. Several proofmarks on the metal parts. Good 1939 dated Italian crest on the buttstock. O3702 Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Short Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $320 |
R.E. Terni, Italy, 1940 | Italian Mannlicher Carcano M1938 Short Rifle (Fucile Corto) | 6.5x52mm Carcano | A WW2 used Italian bolt action short rifle with a 6-round magazine. This is the same model rifle Oswald allegedly used to shot JFK. 'RE Terni' crown crest and '1940' date. Marked with 'XVII' indicating the 17th year of Mussolini's rule. 'CAL 6,5' marked fixed rear sight. Barrel 21', overall 40'. Metal finish: 70% thinning bluing. No pitting, no rust. Shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock's serial number does not match. Stock is in very good+ condition, a surface crack at the butt. Several Italan proofmarks. Sharp Terni crest on the buttstock. G4345 Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Short Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $320 |
Fabrica di Armas Terni, Italy, 1941 | Italian Mannlicher-Carcano M1941 Rifle | 6.5x52mm Carcano | A WW2 used Italian bolt action rifle with a 6-round magazine. Marked with a Crown and 'FAT 41'. (FAT = Fabrica di Armas Terni). Barrel 27', overall 46'. Metal surface is 98% strong bluing, no pitting. Bore has somewhat shiny strong sharp rifing, dark grooves. Stock is in very good to excellent condition, no cracks. Stock's serial number does not match. Cleaning rod attached. A great example of Italian WW2 rifles. D8116 Italian Carcano M41 Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $330 |
Cremona, Italy, cca.1944 | Italian Mannlicher-Carcano M1938/43 Truppe Speciale Carbine | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | Italian made WW2 carbine, chambering 7.92x57, believed to be used by German troops serving in Italy. Also referred to as 'M1938 S' Carcano. The fixed rear sight is marked 'CAL 7.92'. The bolt is marked with an 'S' to indicate the 7.92mm caliber. Barrel 18', overall 36'. Metal finish is 80% bluing. Mirror bright shiny bore with sharp rifling. Stock is in very good condition, with 2 cracks on the left side, crack in the handguard. All serial numbers match. A rare German used Carcano variant. 80325 Italian Carcano M38/43 TS Carbine for sale - See PICTURES | $375 |
Fabrica di Armas Terni / Beretta, Italy, 1939 | Japanese Arisaka Tipo I Rifle | 6.5x50mmSR Japanese | A Japanese Navy Contract Rifle made by Fabrica di Armas, Terni, Italy. It is a combination of Carcano, Mauser & Arisaka features. 31' barrel, 51' overall. Referred to as 'Type I' or 'Tipo I'. No markings, except the serial number on the barrel shank. Metal finish: 95% strong bluing started to turn brown. Light pitting on the buttplate. Bore has strong sharp shiny rifing, a bit dark grooves. 2-piece Japanese-style buttstock is in very good condition. No cracks. Japanese made Bushnell Magnum Phantom 2.5X scope in excellent condition is attached to the rear sight base. It would need a new rear sight and a front sight blade to restore the original military configuration. Leather sling included. A nice example of the rare Japanese Navy WW2 rifles. H9995 Japanese Navy Arisaka Tipo I Rifle for Sale - See PICTURES | $294 |
Koishikawa Tokyo, Japan, cca. 1900 | Japanese Arisaka Type 30 Training Rifle | 6.5mm training cartridge | Japanese made full size Type 30 Training Rifle. An interesting Arisaka design with both Mauser and Mannlicher features. Smooth bore barrel, designed to fire blank training ammo. Metal finish: 95% black paint, holding strong. Mirror bright bore. Wood is in very good condition, chipped by the buttplate, crack in the handguard. Koishikawa Factory marked. Type 30 Arisakas are scarce, and the training rifle versions are even more harder to find. While trainers are typically well used, this one is a very fine exemption, a nice 117 year old trainer. No license is required to purchase. 2998 Japanese Type 30 Training Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $305 |
Koishikawa Tokyo, Japan, cca. 1915 | Japanese Arisaka Type 38 Training Rifle | 6.5mm training cartridge | Japanese made full size Type 38 Training Rifle. An interesting Arisaka design with Mauser features. Smooth bore barrel, designed to fire blank training ammo. Overal length 50', barrel 31.5'. Metal finish is 98% bluing, turning brown. Some scattered very lightl pitting. Shiny smooth bore with powder residue. Buttstock is in very good condition, no cracks, Cracked handguard. Loose boltstop. This is a good quality training rifle with a unique bolt design. No FFL is required to purchase. 14282 Japanese Type 38 Training Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $200 |
FN, Herstal Belgium, cca.1935 | Peruvian Mauser M1935 Short Rifle | 7.65x53mm Arg. | Peruvian Contract Mauser, made by FN in Belgium. The receivers are marked: 'Modelo 1935' and 'Fab. Nat. D'ArmesDe Guerre Herstal - Belgique'. A large sharp Peruvian crest is on the receiver with 'Republica Peruana'. Barrel 23.5', overall 43'. Metal finish: 30% thinning bluing. Some pitting on the receiver at the woodline. Shiny bore with strong rifling. Serial numbers match, except bolt. Stock is in very good- condition. No cracks. Tight smooth action. A nice quality made rifle in very good overall condition. Peruvian crested rifles are a very rare find. 20746 Peruvian Mauser M1935 Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $647 on hold for CP |
Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austria, 1886 | Portugese M1886 Kropatschek Contract Rifle | 8x60R | Portugese Contract Rifle designed by Alfred Kropatschek, manufactured by Steyr, Austria. Very smooth bolt action. One of the highest quality rifles built at that time. Marked with the crest of Portugal, 'OEWFG STEYR 1886' and M1886. 32' barrel, 52' long overall. Metal finish: 85% bluing, started to turn brown, no rust. Serial numbers match, except bolt. Bright shiny bore with strong rifling. Wood in very good condition, 2 tiny 1/4' cracks by the tang. A lightly pitted cleaning rod is included. Turning bolt action, 8-round internal tube magazine rifle. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. GG927 Portuguese Kropatschek M1886 Rifle - See PICTURES | $558 |
DWM, Berlin, Germany, cca.1904 | Portuguese M1904/39 Vergueiro Mauser Short Rifle | 7.92x57 (8mm Mauser) | German made Portugese 1904 Contract Mauser, an unusual Mauser variant. The receiver is marked 'Espingarda Portugueza 6.5 Mod.1904 Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Berlin'. German arsenal converted to 8mm Mauser in 1939. Barrel 24', overall 43'. Metal finish: 95% brownish blue. No rust. All visible serial numbers match. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Stock is in near excellent condition, no cracks. Handguard has a 5' hairline crack. Rare hinged floor plate. Smooth action. Cleaning rod and leather sling are included. C9775 Portuguese Vergueiro Mauser M04/39 Short Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $425 |
DWM, Berlin, Germany, cca.1904 | Portuguese M1904/39 Vergueiro Mauser Short Rifle | 7.92x57 (8mm Mauser) | German made Portugese 1904 Contract Mauser, an unusual Mauser variant. The receiver is marked 'Espingarda Portugueza 6.5 Mod.1904 Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Berlin'. German arsenal converted to 8mm Mauser in 1939. Barrel 24', overall 43'. Metal finish: 95% strong brownish blue. Light pitting at the woodline and some under the handguard. All visible serial numbers match, except on the safety. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Stock is in near excellent condition, no cracks. Handguard tip is cracked. Rare hinged floor plate. Smooth action. Correct cleaning rod included (not shown on the photos). D3388 Portuguese Vergueiro Mauser M04/39 Short Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $365 |
Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka Brno, Czechoslovakia, cca. 1938 | Romanian Mauser VZ.24 Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A large ring M98-type Mauser made in Czechoslovakia for the Romanian Contract. Receiver legend: 'Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka A.S., Brno VZ.24'. Several Romanian 'CM' acceptance marks are visible. Partial Romanian Crest. 23.5' barrel, 43' overall. Tight smooth action. 60% thinning bluing, nicely worn, no rust, no pitting. Strong sharp shiny rifling, dark grooves. Stock is in good to very good condition. Handguard has a hairline crack. Serial numbers do not match. Romanian WW2 used rifle. GR24965 Romanian VZ.24 Mauser Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $325. |
Uzinele Mecanice Cugir, Transylvania, Romania, 1958 | Romanian M1956 SKS Carbine | 7.62x39mm | A very nice example of a Cold War era Romanian made Simonov (SKS) semi automatic rifle. Marked with the Romanian Cugir Factory 'Arrow in Triangle' symbol. Dated 1958. Comes with the original 10-round stripper clip loadable magazine, accepts after-market banana clips without an alteration. Barrel 20', overall 40'. Metal finish is 90% bluing. Chrome lined mirror bright bore with sharp rifling. Stock is in very good to excellent condition. All Serial numbers match. Comes with a correct folding blade bayonet attached. DE3256 Romanian SKS Carbine For Sale - See PICTURES | $585 |
Ishevsk, Soviet Union, 1923 | Soviet Mosin Nagant M1891 (M91/30) Ex-Dragoon Rifle | 7.62x54r | Rare 3' shorter Ex-Dragoon Version of the Russian M1891 Mosin Nagant 3-Line Infantry Rifle, made by the Soviet Ishevsk Arsenal in 1923.. Sharp Soviet Communist Hammer & Sickle Crest and Ishevsk triangle on the barrel shank. Marked in Cyrillic: Ishevskiy Oruzheyniy Zavod'. Barrel 29', overall 48.5'. Updated to the 91/30-style handguard and rear sight. All matching serial numbers. Bright bore with strong sharp rifling, a bit dark in the grooves. Metal finish: 99% strong blue. No rust, no pitting. Stock is in excellent condition, no cracks. Cleaning rod included. Soviet Red Army used WWII rifle. A 1923 ex-Dragoon not the common M91/30 rifle. 65681 Russian Mosin Nagant M91 Dragoon for sale - See PICTURES | $345 |
Tula, Soviet Union, 1928 | Soviet Mosin Nagant M1891 (M91) Dragoon Rifle | 7.62x54r | Rare 3' shorter Dragoon Version of the Russian M1891 Mosin Nagant 3-Line Infantry Rifle, made by the Soviet Tula Arsenal in 1928. A faint Soviet Communist Hammer & Sickle Crest on the receiver. A sharp Tula Star on the barrel shank. Marked in Cyrillic: 'Pervie Oruzheynie Zavody CCCP v Tule'Barrel 29', overall 48.5'. Original Dragoon barrel and sights. Serial numbers match except bolt. Bore with strong sharp shiny rifling, dark in the grooves. Metal finish: 20% thinning blue. Scattered old inactive pitting. Stock is in good condition, no cracks. Soviet Red Army used WWII rifle. A very rare 1928 Tula Dragoon rifle, hard to find in any condition. N6469 Russian Mosin Nagant M91 Dragoon for sale - See PICTURES | $575 |
Fabrica De Armas, Oviedo, Spain, 1926 | Spanish M1893 Mauser Rifle | 7x57mm (7mm Mauser) | Spanish made version of the famous German M1893 Mauser action. Used extensively by all sides during the Spanish Civil War. Barrel 29.5', overall 48.5'. Original 7x57mm caliber. Sharp Spanish crest with the 'Fabrica De Armas Oviedo 1926' legend. Metal finish is 98% bluing, started turning brown. No rust. All matching serial numbers, Shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock is in excellent condition with a beautiful woodgrain. No cracks. Neat arsenal repairs. Unusual push button mag-plate latch. A non-matching cleaning rod is included. A really nice example of the Spanish M93 rifles. 2U1113 Spanish M93 Mauser Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $450 |
Fabrica De Armas, Oviedo, Spain, cca. 1930 | Spanish M1916 Mauser Carbine 2nd Pattern | 7x57mm (7mm Mauser) | Spanish Mauser Carbine based on the successful M1893 Mauser action. The 2nd Pattern Carbines used tangent rear sights. Used extensively by all sides during the Spanish Civil War. Original 7x57 cartridge. Bolt's serial does not match. Barrel 22', overall 41' long. Metal finish is 95% bluing, turning brown. No rust. Minor old pitting on the buttplate. Dark bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock is in good condition. No cracks. Cleaning rod attached. D3383 Spanish Mauser Carbine M16 for sale - See PICTURES | $235 |
Fabrica de Armas, La Coruna, Spain, 1951 | Spanish Mauser M1943 Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A Falangist marked large ring M98-type Mauser made in Spain for Franco's Army in 1951. Sharp Crest of Spain. Legend: 'Fabrica de Armas' 'La Coruna' and the manufacturing date '1951'. 'Cal. 7.92' and proofmarks. Barrel 24', overall 43.5'. Metal finish: 98% strong dark bluing, no rust. Bright shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Serial numbers match. Stock is in near excellent condition, 1/2' crack at the tang. It has the Spanish bayonet lug extension. Cleaning rod included. A rare Falangista Guardia Civil crest (the former Spanish fascist party's paramilitary police force) is on the stock. T7270 Spanish Mauser M43 Short Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $450 |
Waffenfabrik Bern, Switzerland, 1874 | Swiss Vetterli M1871 Rifle | 10.35x38mm | An early Swiss bolt action rifle with a 12-round tube magazine, probably the most advanced military rifle of its time. Receiver marked 'Soc. Ind. Suisse Syst. Vetterlin', the predesessor of SIG. Barrel 33', overall 51' long. Metal finish: 90% thinning bluing, turning brown, with some scattered light pitting. Bright shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock is in very good condition, no cracks. Serial numbers match. Bear stamp above the chamber. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 82771 Swiss Vetterli M1871 Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $385 |
Waffenfabrik Bern, Switzerland, 1879 | Swiss Vetterli M1878 Rifle | 10.35x38mm | A Swiss bolt action rifle with a 12-round tube magazine, the improved version of the M1871. Marked 'Waffenfabrik Bern' 'M.78'. Barrel 33', overall 52'. Metal finish: 90% strong bluing, no rust. Mirror bright shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Stock is in very good condition, hairline crack in the forend. Follower is stuck 5' inside the mag-tube. All serial numbers match. Swiss quality workmanship. A rare model, it was made for 3 years only. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 169027 Swiss Vetterli M1878 Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $350 |
Loewe? Germany, cca.1890 | Turkish Converted German Gew.88/35 Mannlicher Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A rare Turkish converted German Gew.88 Mannlicher Commission Rifle. Receiver legend: 'TC ASFA ANKARA' with the Turkish Crescent Moon crest, 1935 Ankara Arsenal rework. 'T.C' (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti) = Republic of Turkey, 'ASFA' (Askari Fabrika) = Military Factory, 'ANKARA' = Capital city of Turkey. Note the spelling of 'Ankara': the 'N' is backwards! Some of the original German Imperial markings are still intact. Metal finish 90% strong bluing, no pitting. Dark bore with strong somewhat shiny rifling. Non-matching serials. Wood stock is in excellent condition, with 2 cracks and an arsenal repair. No mag bottom cover. Cleaning rod included. A good quality German made rifle in much better than average condition. Extremely rare with the misspelled legend. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 1181 Turkish Gew.88/35 Mannlicher Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $395 |
Wafffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf, Germany, 1895 | M1893 Turkish Mauser Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A rare M1893 Turkish Contract Mauser, originally made in 1895 by Oberndorf, Germany. 1939 Ankara arsenal conversion from 7.65mm to 7.92 (8mm Mauser). Small-type receiver legend: 'TC ASFA ANKARA' with Crescent Moon Turkish crest. 'T.C' (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti) = Republic of Turkey, 'ASFA' (Askari Fabrika) = Military Factory, 'ANKARA' = Capital city of Turkey. Overall 49', barrel 29'. Metal finish 95% bluing, turning brown. Shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Some serials do not match, as typical. Wood is in very good condition, with cracks by the receiver. Plenty of Turkish writings and numbers. Cleaning rod is included. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 40355 Turkish M1893 Mauser for sale - See PICTURES | $325 |
Oberndorf, Germany, cca.1904 | Turkish M1903/35 Mauser rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A rare M1903 Turkish Contract Mauser, made in 1904 by Oberndorf, Germany. It has a unique elevated stripper clip loader in the receiver. Receiver legend: 'TC ASFA ANKARA' with Crescent Moon Turkish crest. 1937 Ankara arsenal conversion from 7.65mm to 7.92 (8mm Mauser) per Turkish 1935 standards. Barrel 29', overall 49'. Metal finish: 75% turning brown with light pitting. Bright bore with strong sharp rifling, dark grooves. Matching numbers on receiver and rear sight parts. Wood is very good, cracks at the crossbolt and forend. Comes with a cleaning rod and a leather sling. Quality German manufacture. 27871 Turkish Mauser Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $265 on hold for WG |
Oberndorf?, Germany?, cca 1916 | Turkish M1938 Mauser Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A Turkish made or converted German Gew.98-type large ring Mauser. Import marked 'German 8mm'. Nosecap/bayonet lug accepts standard Turkish bayonets, German markings, if any, were replaced by Turkish ones. Receiver legend: 'T.C ASFA ANKARA K-KALE' with Crescent Moon crest, 1941 arsenal date. 'T.C' (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti) = Republic of Turkey, 'ASFA' (Askari Fabrika) = Military Factory, 'ANKARA' = Capital of Turkey, 'K. Kale' (Kirikkale Tufek Fabrikast) = Kirikkale Rifle Factory. Barrel 29', overall 49'. Metal finish: 70% thinning blue, turning brown. Bore has strong sharp rifling, shiny and dark areas. Bolt serial do not match, as typical. Stock is in very good to excellent condition with few bruises, hairline crack in the handguard. Loopless cleaning rod and canvas sling attached. Above average condition. 59807 German/Turkish M1938 Mauser Rifle for sale - See PICTURES | $265 |
Spandau?, Germany, 1877 | Uruguayian Daudeteau Dovitiis Mauser K1871/94 Carbine | 6.5x53.5 SR Daudeteau | Originally a German made single shot K. Mod. 1871 Mauser Carbine. Sold to Uruguay circa 1879-80. Military contractor Dovitiis arranged these rifles to be converted by St Denis, near Paris, France. The conversion and the 6.5mm cartridge was designed by French Major Louis d'Audeteau. Often referred to as Daudeteau Mauser or Dovitis Mauser. Both German and French markings are intact and sharp. Overall 41', barrel 22'. Metal finish 80% thinning bluing, turning brown, no rust. Nice bore with strong bright rifling, slightly dark grooves. Serial numbers match except buttplate and screw heads. Missing extractor. Stock is in very good condition. Buttplate is unit marked 'G.K.2.100.'. Daudeteau Carbines are extremely rare. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. 2263 Daudeteau K71/94 Carbine For Sale, See PICTURES | $926 |
Springfield Armory, USA, cca 1873 | USA Military Trapdoor M1873 Rifle | .45-70 US | Early US Springfield Trapdoor rifle, no serial number. Side plate is marked 'U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1873'. The trapdoor is marked 'U.S. Model 1873'. Overall length 52', barrel 33'. Metal finish 33% thinning bluing, turning brown. Pitted mostly on the side plate, hammer and buttplate. No active rust. Poor dark bore. Missing rear sight slide. Stock is in very good condition. Antique, no license is needed to purchase. NVS US Springfield M1873 Trapdoor Rifle For Sale - See PICTURES | $580 |
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Kragujevac, Yugoslavia, cca.1930 | Yugoslavian M1924 Mauser Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | One of the 1st Mausers made in Yugoslavia, copy of the Belgian FN M1924. Has a nice crest of 'Kralevina Jugoslavija' (Kingdom of Yugoslavia). Marked in Cyrillic 'Model 1924', 'Vojnotek Zavod - Kragujevac' (Military Factory), now called Zastava. Metal finish: 90% bluing, no rust. Bore has shiny, strong sharp rifling, dark grooves. Serial numbers match, except the bolt's and floorplate's. Stock is in excellent condition, except for several, mostly arsenal repaired cosmetic cracks. Rare Yugoslavian WW2 used rifle with the sharp original crest and legend. 256304 Yugoslavian Mauser M1924 For Sale - See PICTURES | $405 |
Kragujevac, Yugoslavia, cca.1930 | Yugoslavian M1924/47 Mauser Short Rifle | 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) | A Yugoslavian used WW2 rifle which was reworked for the Cold War in 1947. Possibly originally made by FN, Herstal, Belgium for Yugoslavia. Receiver has a sharp crest of Tito's Communist Yugoslavia. It is marked 'M 24/47 Preduzece 44' (Factory #44, Kragujevac, later named Zastava). Faint original Yugoslavian Crown is visible. Barrel 23', overall 43'. Metal finish: 90% bluing, no pitting. Mirror bright shiny bore with strong sharp rifling. Bolt is stiff, needs cleaning of dry cosmoline. Serial numbers match, except bolt. Stock is in excellent condition, no cracks. Good quality rifle in great condition. A3154 Yugoslavian Mauser M1924/47 for Sale - See PICTURES | $325 on hold for SB in VA |
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