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**SOLD** SMOF5485 - SWEDISH MAUSER RIFLE CALIBER 6.5X55 SWEDISH SERIAL NUMBER 478565 The Swedish Army adopted the Model 1893 Mauser rifle in 6.5 mm caliber in the 1890's. It used the earlier Mauser bolt system which omitted the rear locking lug. The first rifles were purchased from Mauser but by 1900 the Swedes had set up their own production facilities at their state arsenal, the Gustafs arsenal, and continued thereafter to build their rifles and carbines.

The Swedish Mausers were made to a high level of precision and finish, and have a reputation for accuracy, partly based on the 6.5 mm Mauser cartridge used by the Swedes.

This rifle was made in 1919 at the Swedish state arsenal. It retains about 95% of its original finish. The stock has a few minor dings. The bore has some darkening in the grooves, but lands are sharp. $275.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5612 - SMOF5612 – 20220 – ITALIAN MODEL 1938 CAVALRY OR PARATROOPER CARBINE, WITH FOLDING BAYONET, 6.5MM- MINT! - - Serial Number XS8347 matching made by FNA-Brescia. This is almost a flat brand new gun, so you won’t need to even consider upgrading for a better one later. 17.5” bbl. Markings 41- XIX indicates date of manufacture was 1941, or year XIX of Mussolini’s fascist calendar. This is in 6.5 x 52mm Italian caliber with strong rifling but dirty bore, which should probably clean out okay. The M38 cavalry carbines can be found with either the fixed sight, or the adjustable sight, the latter being almost exclusively used by Brescia. External finish is about 99% original blue on all parts except for the bolt assembly with a bright finish. Stock is light colored Italian walnut with no sanding or oiling since it was made. Sharp cartouche or maker roundel on the left side. This uses the folding spike type bayonet making it a nifty looking weapon, but probably of limited combat effectiveness, especially in the hands of the Italian troops. This was made at a time when the Italians resumed making rifles in 6.5mm caliber after a brief period 1939-40 when they attempted to switch over to 7.35mm caliber arms. Not import marked. Except for a few insignificant dings and light finish wear on some sharp edges and butt, nearly a new gun. A superb example of the Italian Mannlicher Carcano Cavalry carbine from WW2. $350.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5636 - -20197 - JAPANESE TYPE 38 6.5MM RIFLE MADE BY NAGOYA (SERIES 28) NICE! - Serial number 40526 made by the Chigusa factory of the Nagoya Arsenal. Matching numbers, using the last 3 digits of the serial number. The Type 38 was the standard rifle of the Imperial Japanese Army at the start of WW2 and continued in use throughout the war. Consequently, most examples found are pretty well used and abused.

This particular rifle is well above average condition with about 90-95% of the original blue finish and unsanded stock. Very good bore. The Imperial crest (chrysanthemum) is still mostly intact with just a few token chisel strikes defacing it. This rifle is complete with the cleaning rod. The stock is in exceptionally nice condition for a Type 38 with crisp inspectors marks, but someone, probably the soldier who brought it home, neatly marked “Louis P??” along edge of the stock at the buttplate with some sort of tool, but this is one of those things that is present but does not jump out at you screaming “ugly!”. One small chip by the buttplate tang. Like most Japanese rifles, the buttplate finish is mostly gone. One of the nicest of dozens of Type 38 rifles we have handled. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5637 - -20196 - JAPANESE TYPE 38 CARBINE, 6.5MM, MADE AT NAGOYA (SERIES 4) REALLY NICE! - - Serial number 98323 made at Chigusa factory of Nagoya Arsenal. Adopted in 1906, along with the long Type 38 6.5mm rifles, the Type 38 carbines remained in use until the end of WW2 with cavalry and other specialty troops. This one was made during WW2, but at a time when the quality of workmanship was still quite good. Complete and correct with all matching parts except missing the cleaning rod and bolt cover, which are missing from most. Metal parts retain about 95+% original blue finish, showing normal wear on high points. There are a few scattered light rust freckles that should easily clean up okay. One small dark spot on the bottom of the forend and a large ding on the left side of the forend near the upper band, but outweighed by the remainder of the condition which is exceptional for a carbine. Overall, this is one of the nicest Type 38 carbines we have ever had. Bore looks excellent. Stock is medium brown with assorted minor dents and dings, but nothing bad and never refinished or sanded in any way. These use the common Type 30 bayonet with the 16 inch blade and are a very impressive display when mounted on the carbine with a 19 inch barrel. The mum has been partially ground but is mostly visible. An excellent representative example of the Type 38 carbine as widely used by Japanese forces during WW2. $625.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5715 - 20810 - YUGOSLAVIAN MODEL 48B 8MM MAUSER RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY KRAGUJEVAC ARSENAL- MINT! - Serial number 59674 matching on the receiver, bolt, stock and floorplate, made in 1957 and C&R eligible. All in about new condition with 99.5% original arsenal blue finish. Bore is dirty, probably just dried grease which should clean out to be excellent.

Prior to WW2 Yugoslavia had purchased a number of Model 1924 short rifles and a full set of machinery to make them from FN in Belgium. Then they made more rifles in their own Kragujevac Arsenal, later known as Factory 44 (PREDUZECE 44). The Model 1924 rifles had an “intermediate length” action about ¼ inch shorter than the standard Model 98 Mauser actions used in the Gew 98 and K98 series rifles, but were otherwise very similar to the K98k and all used the standard 7.92 x 57mm ammunition popularly called 8mm Mauser in the U.S.

During the post- WW2 rearming of Yugoslavian forces under Marshall Tito and the Communists virtually all old Mauser rifles on hand (including various Model 1924 and Model 98 and Kar98k types on hand) were refurbished, and remarked with the communist crest (two sheaves of wheat bordering a torch, with the commie star above) and given new model designations.

While reworking older rifles, the Yugos also adopted a design for newly made rifles based on the 1924 action and K98k style stocks, and designated this the Model 48 which was produced 1950-1953. A simplified stamped floorplate version was designated as the Model 48A, produced 1953-56. Further improvements in stamping resulted in a stamped trigger guard assembly (with detachable stamped floorplate) designated the Model 48B, made only in 1957, although retaining the M48A designation on the receiver ring. These were pretty much the final versions of the venerable 98 Mausers made anywhere in the world for military use, although refurbishments continued in some places for a few more years before bolt action rifles were totally replaced by semi auto or select fire weapons. An interesting and inexpensive collecting niche would be “End of an era- Bolt Action military rifles of the 1950s”- with the Yugo Mausers, the Danish Madsen, some Lee Enfields, some FN Mausers for the Congo, and perhaps one or two others to track down. This example is about mint unissued and is a superb example of one of the last military bolt action rifles.

This is just one of many interesting variants of the classic 98 Mauser family made by the Yugoslavians. Collecting Yugoslavian Mauser variations would be a fun and inexpensive specialty. See Robert Ball’s superb Mauser Military Rifles of the World for more on any type of Mauser rifle, and the comprehensive North Cape “Serbian and Yugoslav Mauser Rifles” by Branko Bogdanovic, devoted exclusively to all the Yugo rifle types. $425.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5716 - 20812 - BRITISH NO. 4 MARK 1/2 .303 BRITISH SMLE MADE BY ROF MALTBY IN 1943 AND UPDATED IN 1952 - Serial number AV17708, made in 1943 at Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) Maltby as a standard No. 4 Mark I rifle. In 1949 the No. 4 Mark 2 rifle was adopted with the trigger located on lugs on the butt socket, not the trigger guard as in the earlier models. This gave much better accuracy, and many of the WW2 produced rifles were updated, and the fine adjustment rear sights were installed if the rifles had the earlier flip type battle sights. These were designated the “No. 4 Mark 1 / 2” and about 350,000 were updated by ROF Fazakerly, including this one done in 1952, as shown by the electric penciled marking “/52 [serial number] No4MK1/2 (F) FTR” with FTR meaning Factory Thorough Repair, or overhaul in American speak. At some point a former owner added his name and a number on the blank area of the receiver, but this could be smoothed out or simply painted over. When overhauled the rifle’s metal parts were given a coat of black paint, which is chipping, flaking and worn. The wood has been lightly refinished, probably by the guy who scratched his name on the receiver. Five groove bore is dirty but should clean to G-VG and maybe better. Bolt number matches but the magazine is mismatched. A good representative example of the WW2 Enfield updated to the less common No 4 Mark 1 / 2 configuration. $325.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF5717 - 20813 - NICE 1920 DATED AUSTRALIAN NO. 1 MARK III* .303 SMLE RIFLE MADE BY LITHGOW - - Serial number A77786 matching on receiver and bolt, other parts not numbered. Matching small assembly number A9794 stamped on the underside of the bolt and on the adjacent receiver flat. This is the No. 1 Mark III* model made starting late in WW1 without provisions for the magazine cutoff (intended to permit use as a single loader keeping a full magazine in reserve). This rifle was overhauled, probably in July 1947 as there is 7-47 stamped on the left side of the Knox form of the barrel. About 95% of the arsenal refinish light gray parkerized finish remains with normal wear and some thinning. Bore appears G-VG but dirty and will probably clean better. The butt and forend assemblies look like typical Australian coachwood and are nearly new condition, matching the metal finish. Small J. Jovino import marks on the right side of the receiver.

Lithgow only made about 640,000 No. 1 Mark III/III* SMLE rifles compared to more than 2 million each from Enfield and BSA, and more than 1.4 million from Ishapore, and only 430,000 from LSA. Most of the Lithgow production was during WW2, and this is a great example of a WW1 style rifle that got overhauled to near new condition. Nice gun! $425.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5646 - – 20187 – SCARCE NORINCO “SKS-D” PRE-BAN FACTORY MADE TO USE AK-47 MAGAZINES - SERIAL NUMBER 8800686. This is a true “SKS-D” with the straight (not thumbhole) stock, standard 20 inch barrel, folding spike bayonet intact, stripper clip guide on the bolt, and special wide stock with steel insert made specifically to use AK-47 30 round magazines. Import of these was banned in 1989 as part of the silly “assault weapons ban” and it is basically illegal to modify other SKS rifles into this configuration. All matching numbers, and about 99% original blue finish and maybe a couple of minor handling blemishes on the stock, but essentially unfired since new, from an estate collection. Collecting SKS rifles has become a respectable niche and there is quite a variety to choose from, including various countries, and even if just within the NORINCO made Chinese rifles, many variations made to comply with (or evade) shifting BATFE bureaucratic dictates. This is one of the harder variations to find. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5620 - – 20212 - BRITISH NO. 5 MARK I "JUNGLE CARBINE" .303 BRITISH CALIBER - Serial number T594 made at ROF Fazakerly. Left side of receiver electric pencil marked "No 5 Mk I ROF(F) 11/45 T594". Back of bolt handle has matching serial number. Jungle carbines were made from September 1944 through May 1947, and 1944-45 dated examples are pretty scarce, especially in good cognition. Not import marked, but does have the usual export proof markings on the barrel. About 95-97% original black paint finish, except right side of magazine has some splotchy whitish deterioration which might clean up, or may need a repaint of the magazine. The bolt body has the dark gray phosphate finish, and now has streaks from bolt manipulation. This is one of the mint unissued (then) examples sold in the early 1960s for about $39.95, not one of the battered and abused relics dumped on the surplus market in recent years. It has been used some, but well cared for. Wooden parts have brown tone and old oil finish and were likely lightly sanded at some time. Just some minor handling/storage blemishes on the wood. Excellent bright and sharp bore. Rubber recoil pad in excellent condition, not squashed or nicked, just a bit of flattening from being stood vertically. These are very handy little rifles, and fun to play with, but they are brutal, abusive, un-fun to shoot monsters if you ever shoot one. The flash hider partially tames the horrendous muzzle blast, but the light weight results in ferocious recoil that the rubber butt pad fails to reduce to acceptable levels. An important milestone in the British Lee Enfield story, as well as being among the very last military bolt action rifles made this is a good collector item. (In fact, a collection of post 1945 bolt action military rifles would be an interesting and relatively small and inexpensive collecting niche- A few Mausers, the Jungle Carbine, the Madsen, a few Mosin Nagants, and a few sniper rifles are about all I can think of.) $575.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5631 - SMOF5631 – 20202 - CANADIAN LONG BRANCH NO. 4 MARK I* .303 BRITISH LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE - Serial number 32L8667 matching except for the magazine. The Canadian arsenal at Long Branch is considered to have made the best quality No. 4 Mark I series Enfields in terms of materials, fit and finish. This example has been arsenal refinished with typical British black paint finish, and the walnut stock lightly sanded and given a dull oil finish. Some parts are from other makers became mixed with Long Branch parts during overhaul. The two groove bore is mirror bright, and this has the desirable milled adjustable rear sight, not the common “flip” sight for 300/600 yards. The magazine is in lesser condition and a repaint with black paint would make this look a lot nicer. There is a chipped area around the butt plate tang and a couple of other storage and handling gouges, but nothing too bad. The stock would look a lot better with a bit of stripping and refinish with suitable oil finish. Good mechanics. A reasonably priced example of the main British battle rifle of WW2 which continued in use through Korea as well. British export proofs on the exposed portion of the barrel, but no import marks noted. $425.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5700 - BRITISH SMLE RIFLE NO 2, MK IV SERIAL 84151 MADE BY BSA CALIBER 22 LONG RIFLE Numbers of SMLE rifles were converted to .22 calibre training rifles, in order to teach cadets and new recruits the various aspects of shooting, firearms safety, and marksmanship at a markedly reduced cost per round. Initially rifles were converted from obsolete Magazine Lee-Metford and Magazine Lee-Enfield rifles[47] but from the First World War onwards SMLE rifles were used instead. These were known as .22 Pattern 1914 Short Rifles during The First World War and Rifle, No 2 Mk IV from 1921 onwards.[48] They were generally single-shot affairs, although some were later modified with special adaptors to enable magazine loading.[49] No. 2 Mk IV rifles are externally identical to a .303 calibre SMLE Mk III* rifle, the only difference being the .22 calibre barrel, and bolt head and extractor which have been modified to fire .22 calibre rimfire cartridges.[50]

This Short Magazine Lee Enfield (abbreviated SMLE) 22 caliber training rifle looks identical to the standard service SMLE used by all British Infantry, but is chambered to fire the 22 long rifle round. It would have been used to train cadets, or new recruits the handling and shooting of a full sized infantry rifle without using the more expensive 303 round.

The rifle is good condition with about 95% of the Parkerized finish remaining. The stock shows the expected small dings and bumps from a rifle that recruits had to learn to handle (and occasionally drop to their great regret). The bore is bright with strong riflings. These 22 trainers in the full SMLE configuration rarely turn up. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5229 - 17870 - BRITISH NO. 5 MARK I .303 "JUNGLE CARBINE" MADE BY ROF FAZAKERLY-1945 DATED - Serial number S4269. Left side of receiver electric pencil marked "No 5 Mk I ROF(F) over 10/45 S4629" indicating manufacture at the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerly in October 1945, about two months after V-J day. About 169,807 of the Jungle Carbines were made by Fazakerly 1944-1947. The “Jungle carbine” design was approved in September 1944, and was nearly two pounds lighter and 5 inches shorter than the No, 4 rifles. Back of bolt handle has matching serial number and the stock and magazine are not numbered, a practice that started later. This is one of the few we have seen that has the forend tip merely rounded off, without the metal forend tip. This is an absolutely a genuine jungle carbine, not one of the cut down copies being dumped at bargain prices. Not import marked, but it does have the usual export proof markings on the barrel. About 30-40% original black paint over dark parkerize finish remains, worn thin from normal wear, not abuse. This is a well used example, probably one originally sold in the early 1960s for about $29.95 (the new ones went for $39.95!). It is not one of the badly battered and abused relics dumped on the surplus market in recent years, or the oil soaked klunkers from India (easily identified by the large stock bolt ahead of the action). Bore is dirty but should clean to fine to excellent. Wooden parts are dark walnut with assorted dings, nicks and gouges and just the military oil finish. Recoil pad is in good condition, although somewhat aged stiffened so it will not cushion the recoil much. These are very handy little rifles, and fun to play with, but they are brutal, abusive, un-fun to shoot monsters if you ever shoot one. The flash hider partially tames the horrendous muzzle blast, but the light weight results in ferocious recoil that the rubber butt pad fails to reduce to acceptable levels. An important milestone in the British Lee Enfield story. The great bulk of the Jungle carbines were made after the end of WW2, so wartime dated (or even almost wartime dated) examples are especially prized by collectors. If you like to clean up surplus rifles and steam the stocks to raise dents, and perhaps touch up the “British black paint” finishes, this could be returned to a much nicer looking condition, but is a good representative example of the famous “Jungle Carbine” at a more affordable price than the minty ones. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5469 - LAST DITCH TYPE 99 JAPANESE WORLD WAR II RIFLE MADE AT THE TOYO KOGYO ARSENAL. SERIAL NUMBER 23465 22ND SERIES. Caliber 7.7 mm. The Japan entered the industrial age with a vengeance in the 1860`s. Unlike the Chinese who purchased their small arms in Europe the Japanese insisted on developing and making their own small arms. By 1905 the Japanese Army had developed the strongest bolt actions rifle in the world when they adopted the Type 38 in 6.5 mm. In 1939 the military decided to increase the caliber of their rifles to 7.7 mm, and introduced the Type 99 rifle. It used the basic action of Type 38, and was the first military rifle to have a chrome lined barrel. Most Type 99 rifles saw service with Japanese army in Pacific theater, and it is the most comon rifle brought back by our soldiers.

This rifle was made as the Japanese simplified their small arms production to conserve scarce materials, and increase speed. These are sometimes called “Last Ditch” rifles, but were more properly known as “substitute” rifles. The metal buttplate was replaced with a piece of wood secured by three nails, the monopod and aircraft sights were discontinued, the front barrel band-bayonet lug was welded to the barrel.

This rifle was made as the Toyo Kogyo arsenal switched over to the simplified design. The finish would rate about 90%. There are coarse machining lines on the barrel, and the front barrel band is welded to the barrel, the butt plate is made from wood. The Imperial property mark, the chrysanthemum, has been ground down, and the finish on the receiver shows some rough machining lines. The bolt handle and safety knob are also simplified for faster production. The bore has sharp riflings, but is dark in the grooves. We think some of this will clean up with a good scrubbing. Overall a good example of a "Last Ditch" rifle used in World War II. $295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5424 - 19299 - INTERESTING BRITISH PATTERN 1914 .303 “AMERICAN ENFIELD” USED BY IRAQ- WITH VOLLEY SIGHTS - Serial number 384279 made by Remington at Ilion, NY. This is an interesting example of this famous rifle. In 1913 the British were about to replace the old .303 Lee Enfield design and adopt a Mauser style “Pattern 1913” rifle using a .276 caliber rimless cartridge. However World War I started in 1914 so the British abandoned the plan. However, they modified the new rifle to use .303 ammunition, creating the Pattern 1914 rifle. While British factories were busy making Lee Enfields, the Pattern 1914 rifles were contracted out to American makers Winchester, Remington and a new Remington operation known as Eddystone. These were strong and reliable rifles and armed many Commonwealth troops during WW1 and again in WW2. When made, these had the usual receiver sights graduated to 1,600 yards. In addition, these had “volley sights” on the left side for firing at extreme ranges of 1,500 to 2,600 yards. Most Pattern 1914 rifles ended up being overhauled after WW1, with massive parts switching, refinishing and removal of the volley sights.

This rifle is pretty much as issued except that the bolt assembly has been switched and the stacking swivel is partially broken. Everything else is correct, original and matching Remington made parts, and the volley sights are intact. We very seldom find the volley sights intact, usually on only one among 2 or 3 dozen rifles. The receiver and trigger guard retain about 70-80% original blue finish. The barrel and bands have maybe 20-40% thin finish with the rest worn off. The walnut stock is dirty and somewhat oil soaked, but has not been sanded, so the original roundel containing 1.R/1914 and an adjacent * mark are pretty sharp. The brass marking disc has Iraq’s property mark (a triangle with a mark similar to the number “2” and Arabic marks that may be 10-2-81. The stock has assorted dings, nicks and small gouges, a small chip missing between the bolt and safety, and a small crack behind the receiver tang and another underneath the bolt stop. The upper handguard has a crack down the center and several gouges. We will include a spare handguard in case you want to change it. The stock would look a lot better with a good degreasing and steaming of dents and light refinishing, or even just a good cleaning. Some people might like to touch up the faded and worn finish on the bands and barrel, but that the new owner’s decision. The bore is very strong, but with several inches of crud or rust that looks like it will improve greatly with a good cleaning and end up VG, but we cannot guarantee that. There is a small Century Arms import marking on the bottom of the barrel. Rear sight serial number matches. The bolt assembly has two serial numbers on the handle, neither matching the rifle number, and the bolt and extractor are polished bright with some patches of heavy pitting, so it would not hurt to swap these out for nicer condition parts, if desired. Iraq was created in 1916 out of parts of the Ottoman Empire, and in 1921 was set up as an independent nation, but with strong British ties, and became a critical strategic area supplying oil to Europe and Asia from 1927 onward. This rifle probably served in Iraq during WW2 and eventually got sold off as surplus, probably in the 1980s.

So, we have this rifle which was used by Iraq, but was built in the United States during WW1 for Britain, based on an action designed by the German Mauser brothers. With the volley sights still intact, this is a very interesting bit of arms history. $625.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5441 - MOSIN NAGANT MODEL 91/30 WITH FINNISH CAPTURE MARKINGS. Serial number 69712, made at the Tula Arsenal in 1932. Caliber 7.62x54R. The Russian Army was one of the first major armies to adopt a bolt action rifle. They accepted the rifle designed by the American, Colonel Hiram Berdan, in the late 1870's. As magazine rifles became the standard they adopted a rifle designed by a Russian, Mosin, and a Belgian, Nagant. This rifle became the Model of 1891. The rifle was shortened in the 1920's and became the Model 91/30. It served the Russian military through World War II and continued in service with many Communist countries for decades after. The rifle featured a complicated bolt with two front locking lugs, and a single stack, five round magazine. The cartridge it fired was rimmed, but has about the same ballistics as the U.S. 30-06 cartridge. Like every other Russian weapon we have examined it is sturdy and utterly reliable bolt action rifle.

This rifle was made at the Tula arsenal in 1932 and has the hexagonal receiver. Sometime between 1939 and 1944 it was captured by the Finnish army and the Finnish national marking SA was stamped on the barrel.

The rifle is in very good condition, the metal retains well over 90% of the original bluing. The bore is dark but has sharp riflings and it may clean up. The numbers on the bolt do not match the serial number on the receiver, a common problem with Finnish captured rifles. There are light import marks on the barrel. A very nice Russian Model 1891/30 rifle with an interesting history of capture by the Finns. $195.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5474 - SHORT, MAGAZINE LEE ENFIELD, SMLE, (NO. 1, MARK 111) SERIAL NUMBER 61758 (MADE IN 1939) CALIBER 303 BRITISH The British Army adopted a magazine loading bolt action rifle in 1888. The design came from a Scottish emigrant to the U.S. James Lee, and featured a 10 round, top loading, detachable magazine, with bolt with rear locking lugs. It was modified based on experience in the Boer War. The barrel was shortened, and a receiver bridge added for loading with stripper clips. The Lee-Enfield action continued in British (and Commonwealth) service till 1955. It is considered one of the best designed battle rifles in the world. The ten round capacity gave it an advantage over all other bolt action rifles. The rear locking lugs were much less likely to foul with dirt, and the bolt could be operated more rapidly than the standard Mauser bolt.

This rifle was made in 1939 and it comes with a proper sling. The rifle is a handsome looking example and retains over 95% of it's original finish. The bolt and barrel match the receiver serial number. The wood is in very good condition with one or two small repairs. The bore has sharp riflings but there is darkening in the grooves which may clean up. There is a small importer mark on the receiver. Overall a good example of the rifle that served the British army through two world wars. $350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5495 - JAPANESE TYPE 38 RIFLE CONVERTED TO A TRAINER. CALIBER - BLANKS ONLY 6.5 ARISAKA. SERIAL NUMBER 10667 MARKED IN ENGLISH -"SASEBO -1945" The Sasebo Naval base was the home of the Imperial Japanese Navy. It was established in the 1880's and was base from which Admiral Togo sailed to defeat the Russian fleet in May 1905 at the Battle of Tsushima. The U.S. 5th Marines landed there after the surrender of Japan in August 1945. The base has continued to be used by the U.S. as a base for our fleet.

The Japanese converted many rifles to trainers by boring out the barrel to remove the rifling, and altering the bolt. This rifle was so altered. It appears to have been at Sasebo in 1945 because Sasebo and the date in English is stamped on the rifle. It is an interesting variant of the rifles that came home with our returning GI's after the end of World War II. $350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5442 - 19517 - HUNGARIAN MODEL 1895/30 MANNLICHER CARBINE 8 X 56MMR CALIBER MADE BY FEG BUDAPEST - Serial number 1753 matching on the receiver, barrel, bolt and stock. This has the 19 inch barrel with 7 inches between the bands. Sling swivels only on the left side of the band and at the wrist. Stock repair on lower edge of butt where a swivel may have been, or maybe just a wood repair unrelated to swivels. This has the unmodified rear sight leaf graduated to 2400 of whatever unit of measurement was being used at the time. Modified in the 1930s from the original 8 x 50mmR caliber to the improved 8 x 56mmR caliber used by both the Austrians and the Hungarians, as indicated by the S on the barrel. About 75% old arsenal blue finish, and stock has mellow old military oil finish with assorted scrapes and dings of an issued military arm. Bore has strong rifling, but is dark and worn, but since you probably cannot find ammo, who cares. Rear sight base has two studs added on each side and four unevenly spaced holes have been made in the top for unknown purpose as shown in the photos.

The Model 1895 Mannlicher used a “straight pull” action which was all the rage circa 1890 with examples in Canada, Austria, Switzerland, and even the Winchester Lee-Navy straight pull in the U.S. For a great site with loads of cool info on Austro-Hungarian weapons of all periods check out http://www.hungariae.com/index.htm An interesting and unusual old gun for a very modest price. $135.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5419 - 19218 - AUSTRALIAN 1941 DATED NO. 1 MARK III* .303 CALIBER SHORT MAGAZINE LEE ENFIELD RIFLE - Serial number B88360 matching on the receiver, bolt and bayonet stud. This nice rifle was built at Lithgow, Australia in 1941 and given a “Factory Thorough Repair” by Lithgow in 1955 as indicated by the MA 55 marking on left side of the butt socket. Bore is excellent. Arsenal refinish is a dark gray parkerize type with about 95%+ remaining. Buttstock shows traces of original markings on the right side but is a mellow oiled finish. Forend is SLAZ 55 marked replacement with a thin dark varnish type finish. Lots of assorted storage and handling dents and dings, mainly in the forend with the worst shown in the photos. White stripe painted around the butt, but meaning uncertain and it would be easy to strip off with some paint remover. Small import marks on the right side of the receiver. Overall, one of the nicest Lithgow SMLEs we have had in a long time.

Although made in 1941, this example is the same as those used during WW1, so it is representative of the main British battle rifle of both WW1 and WW2. Lithgow only made about 640,000 of the No. 1 Mark III/III* SMLE rifles compared to more than 2 million each from Enfield and BSA, and more than 1.4 million from Ishapore, and only 430,000 from LSA. Most of the Lithgow production was during WW2, and this is a great example of an early WW2 rifle that got overhauled to near new condition (much like most of the M1 Carbines and Garands).

The Lee-Enfield was one of the fastest of all bolt action rifles, and the 10 round magazine madeit very effective as an infantry weapon, with variations serving from the Boer War through Korea with Commonwealth forces, and even today they are being used by irregulars in Afghanistan and other remote areas. $495.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF5395 - 19132 SCARCE LATE LONG BRANCH “C NO. 4 MARK I*” .303 LEE ENFIELD DATED 1950 - - Serial number 95L3240 matching on the receiver and bolt, the only parts numbered on these late production rifles. This is very near the end of Long Branch rifle production which only extended into the 96Lxxxx range. All parts are correct, original Long Branch made parts (possibly excepting the rear sight), and the gun has never been overhauled or messed with. Production of Lee Enfield rifles at Long Branch essentially ceased at the end of WW2, although later .22 trainers (the scarce C No. 7s) was done using parts on hand but not finished by the end of the war. However, a small number of rifles was made in 1949-1950, estimated by Ian Skennerton to be about 50,000 (The Lee Enfield, p. 330). This is a near excellent example with about 90-95% original dark blue finish thinning on the magazine and normal wear elsewhere. Stamped steel buttplate even retains about 75% of the blue finish. Excellent bore with the normal five groove left hand twist found on most Enfields (not the six groove found on a few of the late Long Branch rifles). Walnut stock with numerous minor dings, nothing significant, and never refinished or sanded. This is one that would look a lot better if the stock were steamed to raise some of the dings and lightly refinished, but there is nothing wrong with leaving it as is. Rear sight is the milled fine adjustment type stamped with F and CR403 and we are not sure if the indicates manufacture at Fazakerly, or the CR is a Canadian mark.

For the serious Enfield collector the 1950 Long Branch is a very desirable variation, with only about 50,000 made (compared to the total of about 950,000 rifles at Long Branch during WW2, or the 24,000 No 4. Mark I(T) sniper rifles). This has very tiny and light import markings on the left side of the receiver. This is only about the 5th or 6th of these we have encountered over the years. Comes complete with proper Long Branch manufactured spike bayonet, and a scabbard in a bit lesser condition. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5355 - 19009 - GERMAN WW2 KARABINER 98 KURZ (K98K) 8MM MAUSER INFANTRY RIFLE DOT 1944 - SERIAL NUMBER 6690 as matching except the bolt assembly. Made by Waffen Werke Brunn (Brno) in occupied Czechoslovakia in late 1944. This is probably a vet bring back (although it does not have a duffel bag cut) or a pre-1968 import before they required import markings. This shows the use of some stamped/welded parts such as the bands and trigger guard (but still with a milled floorplate), but not yet switching to the last ditch “Kreigsmodell.” with additional shortcuts. Exterior metal finish is about 60-70% thinning blue turning to plum and patina mixed with some light surface rust. The bore is only fair with strong rifling but dark and rough. The bandspring is broken, and the handguard is cracked and there is a crack behind the receiver tang.. The stock is grimy and has the dings and scars consistent with the rest of the wear on a late war rifle. With a bit of work this will clean up to be a lot better looking, and if desired, one might even risk touching up the finish without too much danger of being stuck down by the Almighty. BRNO was one of the major producers of K98k rifles for the German war effort, and this would be a good representative example, or suitable for a reenactor of tinkerer who wants to clean one up. (This was rescued from a custom gun maker who was about to butcher it into a Bambi killing tool!) $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5357 - 19007 - EGYPTIAN RASHEED (ALSO RASHID) 7.62X39MM SEMI AUTO RIFLE - SERIAL NUMBER 8133. This unique design is a cross between the Hakim rifle (evolved from the Swedish Ljungman) and the Russian SKS. It uses the basic operating system and stock design of the Hakim, but incorporates the exposed barrel, front sight and folding knife bayonet popular with the Soviet Union, as well as use of their 7.62x39mm cartridge. These are believed to have been made circa 1959-60 to provide large numbers of arms using the same ammo as the Russian supplied AK-47s being adopted at that time. This is in near excellent condition with about 90-95% finish, worn a bit on the sharp edges. The buttplate is nasty- dented and pitted which seems to be common on these. Wood stock is near excellent with assorted minor handling dings of an issued military arm, but none really significant. These were made at "Factory 54" which later became Maadi Military and Civil Industries Corp. Wood and metal have a lot of dirty dried grease type crud and this needs a good cleaning overall and will look better. The bore is excellent, but there is a dark spot and apparent slight bulge between the bayonet mount and the front sight- not something you see from the outside, but visible when you check the bore. Overall a good example of a fairly scarce rifle, with something like only 6,000-8,000 total production. A key piece for the “assault rifle” collector or someone interested in Egyptian arms or arms of the Middle East. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5393 - 19130 YUGOSLAVIAN MODEL 48 8MM MAUSER MADE BY KRAGUJEVAC ARSENAL (BOLT ALTERED FOR SCOPE) - Serial number M99073. Prior to WW2 Yugoslavia had purchased a number of Model 1924 short rifles and a full set of machinery to make them from FN in Belgium. Then they made more rifles in their own Kragujevac Arsenal, later known as Factory 44 (PREDUZECE 44). The Model 1924 rifles had an “intermediate length” action about ¼ inch shorter than the standard Model 98 Mauser actions used in the Gew 98 and K98 series rifles, but were otherwise very similar to the K98k. Later, they began producing the standard K98k type Mauser as the Model 48. During the post- WW2 rearming of Yugoslavian forces under Marshall Tito and the Communists virtually all old rifles on hand were refurbished, and remarked with the communist crest (two sheaves of wheat bordering a torch, with the commie star above) and given a new model designation. New production (like the Model 48 rifles) were marked with the new style crest at time of manufacture.

This rifle is one of the Model 48 rifles with the short action, probably made circa 1948 to early 1950s, but possibly rebuilt on an earlier action with updated markings. It appears to have all new made parts except for the floorplate which has an old serial number lined out, and the new number added. Receiver, stock and floorplate numbers all match. The bolt is not numbered, but is probably original to the rifle, but it has been altered for use with a scope with a new handle resembling those used on the Winchester Model 70. The stock has been notched to clear the new handle, but if you replaced to bolt body it would restore it to factory configuration and the notch would not really be visible unless you lifted the bolt. If you want to use the excellent Mauser style action to make a sporter (Barbarian!) then the hardest and most expensive job- altering the bolt- has already been done. Otherwise this seems to be a near mint unissued rifle. Bore is sharp and mirror bright. Metal parts with about 99% original factory blue, except the polished bolt assembly and the buttplate. The buttplate has some staining but that could be polished out. Tiny “GPC W. HURLEY NY 8MM”import marks on barrel near the muzzle.

An interesting variant of the classic 98 Mauser family. Collecting Yugoslavian Mauser variations would be a fun and inexpensive specialty. See Robert Ball’s superb “Mauser Military Rifles of the World” for more on any type of Mauser rifle, and a new North Cape book, “Serbian and Yugoslav Mauser Rifles” by Branko Bogdanovic, devoted exclusively to the Yugos. $350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5352 - 19005- RUSSIAN/FINNISH MODEL 39 MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE (7.65X54MMR CALIBER) - SERIAL NUMBER 213668 assembled by SAKO in 1944 on a Russian receiver made by Tula in 1903 (as indicated by the 903r and “T” hammer mark on the underside of the receiver tang. This design was adopted in 1939 as the Finnish “Infantry Rifle Model 1939” and became the preferred rifle for use during World War II as the Finns fought the Russians, eventually losing in 1944. These used a mix of newly made parts and reworked parts from earlier Mosin Nagants which had been purchased or captured by the Finns. The M39 features entirely new sights, better barrels, two sets of sling swivels a two piece finger jointed stock, and the improved two piece magazine stop. This example was made by SAKO (the Finnish State Rifle Factory at an unpronounceable place Rhiimimaki). Bore is bright, although somewhat worn, and reportedly these are excellent shooters. (Reminder: we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) About 90%+ arsenal blue finish remains. MATCHING NUMBERS on barrel, receiver and bolt, with other parts not numbered. Stock is a dark brown, in fine plus to excellent with a few assorted minor dings. Sharp SAKO markings on the right side of the butt along with an arsenal marking. Complete with the cleaning rod and the original leather sling. Tiny import marks on the rights side of the barrel at the muzzle. The SAKO rifles are considered to be the best quality of all the Finnish made rifles. Overall an excellent representative example of a Mosin Nagant that actually looks different from most of the other variations. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5356 - 19010 - EGYPTIAN HAKIM SEMI-AUTO RIFLE 8MM MAUSER CALIBER – SERIAL NUMBER 30052 made in 1961 at "Factory 54" which later became Maadi Military and Civil Industries Corporation. Once plentiful on the surplus market these are now hard to find, and they represent a very interesting era of small arms development. Based on the Swedish AG42B Ljungman rifle, these were made in Egypt, during the mid-1950s-60s. The FN-49 rifles had not performed well for the Egyptians, so they adopted the Hakim, but later found out that the fine tolerances that worked well in snowy Sweden with fastidious soldiers did not like the sand and grit in the desert in the hands of unenthusiastic conscripts. Following French and British attacks on Suez in 1956, the Egyptians sought small arms help from other countries, ending up under the influence of the Soviet Union, which resulted in the eventual adoption of the AK-47 and domestic manufacture of the 7.62x39mm Rashid rifles. The Hakim is in 8mm Mauser caliber, and is well made although not a very sexy looking rifle. Theya re also very heavy compared to other rifles. This one is in VG-fine condition (unlike most which are pretty beat up) with about 95% original blue- black finish, but everything is covered with a grimy layer of dried grease and crud and really needs a good cleaning. Bore looks like it will clean to excellent. Stock has some minor handling dings and is covered with grimy dirt and needs to be cleaned. Tiny Century import marks on barrel near the muzzle. A surprising number of former Egyptian arms are available on the collector market- Remington Rolling blocks, SMLEs, the FN-49s, Rashids, Helwan pistols, Greener shotguns, etc for an well defined collecting niche with interesting historical connections to the various eras represented. $775.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5394 - 19131 SCARCE COLOMBIAN MODEL 1950 MAUSER SHORT RIFLE IN .30-06 CALIBER MADE BY FN - Serial number 08585, matching on receiver and bolt with no other parts numbered that we could see. This was among the last military rifle sales involving bolt action rifles, which basically ceased in the mid 1950s as semi- auto rifles became widely available as foreign aid, or manufactured locally around the world. This is a bit unusual in the Mauser rifle types, as it was made in .30-06, not a conversion, and the buttplate is a cupped type that fits around the butt, overlapping the sides. The receiver ring crest has the Colombian Coat of Arms surrounded by COLOMBIA FUERZAS MILITARES. The receiver bridge at the rear is marked “.30” to indicate it is .30-06 caliber. Left side rail has the FN marking FAB. NAT. D”ARMES de GUERRE. This is a good looking example that has been refinished with a flat gray-black type finish on most parts, with signs of some pitting mostly under the wood line. Blued bands, and the upper band is about mint and seems to have an Argentine mark but most people would never notice the mark is incorrect. Bore is strong and sharp and should clean up to fine to excellent. No import marks that we could find, so this is probably an old pre-1968 surplus rifle.

Ball’s superb “Mauser Military Rifles of the World” indicates that an “unknown quantity of these were delivered, but they do not seem to turn up on the collector market very often, so it was probably a relatively small number. I have long urged that people consider South American military rifles as an inexpensive and varied collecting specialty, and this would be a good addition to such a collection. $450.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5283 - 18291 - BRITISH NO.4 MARK I .303 BRITISH LEE ENFIELD RIFLE MADE BY ROF MALTBY IN 1942(NICE!) - Serial number AC14702 matching on receiver and bolt, with no other parts numbered. This appears to be a new rifle, or one that was overhauled to as new condition. Bore is sharp and mirror bright with two grooves. The light colored stock (beech?) is in perfect condition, unsanded with only the factory/arsenal walnut stain finish. Metal parts have about 98% of the dull black paint finish, except for those which are blued. The band swivel has about 25% finish, and the upper clamping band about 85%, but I don’t know if they have been replaced, were used parts used for assembly, or just had a lousy finish job. If their appearance bothers you, they could be touched up with some cold blue in a few minutes. This rifle lacks the commercial proofs usually found on surplus arms exported from the UK, so it may have been given to a Commonwealth country and surplused from there prior to 1968 as there are no Import marks either.

In any case, this is a very handsome example of the classic No. 4 Mark I .303 rifle which was their main infantry arm of WW2 and Korea. The early war (1942) rifles are usually found in well worn condition, and many of the late war Number 4 Mark I* rifles show sloppy finish and shortcuts. $550.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5284 - 18292 - NO 1 MARK III* .303 BRITISH LEE ENFIELD MADE BY ISHAPORE IN 1955 - Serial number 81495X with mismatched numbers. Overall condition is excellent, and the FR on the left side of the butt socket indicates it was arsenal overhauled (“Factory Repaired” in Brit speak). Metal parts with about 95% nice quality blue finish. Stock has been sanded and given a nice oil finish, perhaps during the overhaul, but more likely by a previous collector owner. There is a crack in the forend on the right side extending forward from the charger bridge cutout. The bore is strong and bright on the lands, but grooves are either dirty or a bit rough. The Rifle Factory at Ishapore, India, made No. 1 Mark III series rifles beginning about 1907 and continued up through Indian independence in 1947, and into the mid 1950s. The eventually shifted production to the 7.62mm caliber Rifle Number 2A and 2A1 in the 1960s. Throughout, they did “Factory Repair” overhauls on their own rifles, as well as on those made elsewhere. Often, they scrubbed the original marks and applied their own. Therefore we are not sure if this was new made in 1955, or an earlier rifle overhauled then. Our opinion is that this was new made in 1955, but cannot guarantee that.

In any case, it is a really handsome example of an Indian used No. 1 Mark III* rifle, one of the major areas where the Lee Enfield was the mainstay of their armies fighting alongside, or with the British, and in regional conflicts with Pakistan, China, etc. Import marked on the left side of the receiver. Remember, this is NOT one of the 2A/2A1 rifles in .308, but a No. 1 Mark III* in .303 caliber. $375.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5286 - 18294 - SPANISH MODEL 1893 7 X 57MM MAUSER RIFLE MADE BY OVIEDO IN 1902 - Serial number 2169 with matching bolt body but other numbers are mixed. This is a very nice example of the Model 1893 Mauer rifle as made at the Spanish Arsenal at Oviedo, after earlier purchases from Mauser in Germany. They are identical except for markings, and this would be a good representative example of the type rifle used by Spain during the Spanish American War, even though it was made in 1902, and the war ended in 1898. Excellent bore (surprising for one of these rifles as most are really doggy). The walnut stock has been nicely arsenal refinished and there is a neatly done repair just behind the tang the blends in nicely. Metal parts with a bout 95% of the old arsenal overhauled blue finish, now tending to plum, but still quite presentable. Complete with the cleaning rod. The Model 1893 is a major milestone in Mauser evolution, as the first to use the staggered double row magazine that allows the floorplate to be flush with the stock. A nice looking rifle at a very modest price. (Although the Model is 1893, the actual date of manufacture was 1902, so the law requires that this be shipped to a FFL, C&R is okay.) $295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5287 - 18295 - BRITISH NO. 4 MARK I* .303 BRITISH LEE ENFIELD MADE BY LONG BRANCH IN 1943 - Serial number 55L3307 matching on receiver, bolt, magazine and stock. This appears to be an arsenal overhauled rifle that is unissued since overhaul. This still has the arsenal storage tag tied to the front sight. It retains 99.5% of the dull black paint finish. The wood appears to have been sanded, and the numbers restamped at that time. The left side of the stock has a scratch about a foot long where the arsenal wrapping was cut open at one time, but it is not a crack or anything. The two groove bore is bright on the lands, a bit dirty in the grooves (may clean to excellent or not, we just don’t know). In any case, this is a handsome example of the main British infantry rifle of WW2 and Korea that looks about new. The Long Branch made rifles were probably the best quality of all the makers in terms of consistently good fit and finish. $595.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5281 - 18289 - SPANISH MODEL 1943 8MM MAUSER SHORT RIFLE MADE BY LACORUNA IN 1953 - Serial number Y8193 with matching numbers (although the bolt has 2H-8193 instead of Y2193). After receiving many weapons from German during the Spanish Civil War, they finally decided in 1943 to adopt the 8 x 57mm Mauser caliber as standard for their service rifles, replacing the well used 7 x 57mm Mausers dating back to the 1890s. This is essentially the familiar Kar98k style rifle with a bit different handguard arrangement, and dual sling swivels on the lower band. The bayonet lug has an adapter in place which was provided so that older style bayonets could be used (just as the Argentines did with their M1909 rifles). This one is a good representative example, with about 90-95% old blue thinning in places and a few areas turning plum from normal use. There is some heavy rust and “blood pitting” on the bolt release, but otherwise nothing remarkable. Bore is fair to good, worn and dirty. The stock is solid but with assorted dings and scars from service use. Unlike the junky Turkish rifles (which I would not shoot if you paid me!) these Spanish rifles were well made of quality materials and although not real pretty are solid old guns. Of course, we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing. This example is not import marked, so likely one of those which came in prior to 1968. Check our edged weapons page for bayonets for this one. $425.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5359 - 18978 - SWEDISH EARLY M/41 6.5 X 55MM SNIPER RIFLE (LESS SCOPE AND MOUNT) - SERIAL NUMBER 139482 made by Carl Gustafs Stads Gewvarsfaktori in 1903 as a M1896 infantry rifle. In 1941 the Swedes decided they needed sniper rifles, and carefully selected some of the best of the long Model 1896 Infantry rifles on hand, and converted about 5,300 to M/41 sniper rifles between 1941 and 1943. About half of these were made using the 4 x 90 m/41 scope supplied by AJACK (Adolf Jackenroll Optische Anstalt GmbH of Berlin) along with typical German short side rail mounts and bases, virtually identical to those used on some of the German k98k sniper rifles. The remainder of the rifles were fitted with a Swedish made 3 x 65 AGA scope designated as the m/42. This was necessary because Germany ended export of scopes to meet their own requirements. In 1944 another scope, the 3 x 65 AGA m/44.

NOTE: In 1955 the Swedes adopted an updated sniper rifle, designated the m/41B with a longer and stronger base and updated 4 x 90 AJACK scope and mount, and these remained in Swedish service until 1991. This rifle is one of the EARLY m/41 rifles, not the post-war m/41B rifles.

This rifle has a superb bright and sharp bore and matching numbers throughout. About 96- 97% original blue finish, worn on the sharp corners, except the bright finished buttplate is a bit stained with a few specks of light roughness. Unsanded oil finished stock with inspector marks visible on the grip and retaining the original aluminum stock marking disc. This rifle is NOT IMPORT MARKED, so it came in prior to 1968. We suspect that someone snatched the scope and mount to put on a German K98k and get rich selling it as a sniper rifle to some sucker. SARCO has repro short side rail mounts and bases for under $200 and they should be a very close match to the original for this rifle. We sell all guns as collector items only, but these were selected for their accuracy, so we think this would probably be a great shooter, if your gunsmith approves it as safe. If this had the scope and mount, price would more than double. A handsome example of one of the first of the modern Mauser military rifles, later converted for sniper use, in an excellent caliber at a bargain price. $695.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5362 - 19024 WW2 GERMAN MP-40 SCHMEISSER SUBMACHINE GUN- DUMMY GUN - Serial number 813, made by fxo (C. G. Haenel, Waffen- u. Fahrradfabrik, Suhl) in 1942. This was a real live MP-40 machine pistol, but was demilitarized and then rebuilt as a “non-gun” dummy with a dummy receiver (but most other original parts) so it can not be fired, or made to fire. The Machinen-Pistole 40 was adopted in 1940, as an improved version of the MP-38. Both used some stamped parts (more in the later version than the MP-38) and around a million were made from 1938 to 1945. These guns were used to arm paratroops, platoon and squad leaders and tank crews, while most of the rest of the Wehrmacht used the K98k Mauser rifle as their individual weapon. The MP-40 was the first submachine gun to feature an “underfolding” stock, which is pretty efficient both for carrying and for firing when extended. It was not quite as simplified as the later STEN or M3 “grease gun” designs, but was a major step in that direction. One shortcoming was the magazine design which was more “single stack” than “double stack” with increased friction creating feeding problems. Also, if the shooter held the magazine instead of the Bakelite “handguard” (part surrounding the bottom of the receiver from the magazine back) that could induce feeding problems. The MP-38 and MP-40 also featured an aluminum or Bakelite “resting bar” on the underside of the barrel to protect the gun and resting surface, such as the side of a vehicle. Although popularly called a “Schmeisser” after inventor Hugo Schmeisser, he had nothing to do with this design, although he had designed the earlier MP-18. These were good weapons, and in post-war years, they were used by all sorts of local rebels or insurgents from Europe to Africa to Southeast Asia. This is a good looking example of a dummy gun made from a real gun, but totally exempt from any federal regulation as it is not a firearm. (Some goofy states or local governments do have restrictions and we will not sell t people foolish enough to live in such places.) The bolt is welded in the forward position with necessary modfications made so that you cannot make it work again. The stock, sights and magazine are all movable as with the real gun, and even the cocking handle which serves as a safety (when pushed in when at the forward or fired position) works. Overall about 99% of the black paint type finish applied when converted to a dummy gun remains. A great display item for a WW2 German military collection, or for a reenactor. $1195.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5307 - 18395 - CZECH MADE COLD WAR ERA K98K 8MM MAUSER (7.92 X 57MM) MILITARY RIFLE - Serial number 1701K matching on receiver and bolt, with no other parts numbered. Left side rail stamped "Ceskoslovenská Zbrojovka, A.S., BRNO" indicating manufacture at the Brno (“Waffen Werke Brunn” to the Germans) plant which had made K98ks during German occupation with the DOT code and then code SWP in 1945. This factory was largely untouched at the end of the War, and the Czechs made a small number of rifles for rearming their forces and for export sales circa 1946-1950. These were essentially the standard late war K98k “kreigsmodell” design with the stamped buttplate and bands and the laminated stocks, and no guide rib on the bolt body. As the Brno factory had largely gotten their trigger guard assemblies from German suppliers, they tooled up for a simple and cheap stamped trigger guard (similar to the U.S. M1903A3) with a large guard bow allowing use with gloves in cold weather. This has led to the collector term “arctic model” or “winter type” but they were never really sold as anything but a standard rifle. Some of these used salvaged German K98k parts, but others, like this one, were entirely new made. These were very well made and finished arms, not crude wartime “last ditch” jobs. Some had foreign crests, others no crests, but some had the Czech rampant lion crest, which was removed before being sold to foreign buyers (either military or surplus). Israel bought a lot of these (mainly the refurbished/salvaged German type) in 1947, but most of those were well used and later converted to 7.62mm. This one had the crest removed, but is otherwise in excellent condition with about 95%+ original blue remaining. Bore is superb, mirror bright and sharp. Bubba put a couple of coats of varnish on the stock, and added two screws to hold the end of his sling in place, but the holes will be hidden by t correct sling (or easily filled) and removing the varnish is a simple task with some paint stripper after you disassemble the rifle. Missing the cleaning rod.

This is significant as one of the last of the Model 98 Mauser rifles made for military use. See http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=1735 for a lot more detailed info on this scarce K98k variant. Absolutely the best condition example of these we have ever seen. $695.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5310 - 18435 - VERY UNUSUAL- CRUDE KHYBER PASS COPY OF BRITISH ENFIELD NO. 5 MARK I “JUNGLE CARBINE” - From a few feet away this looks like a standard British No. 5 Mark 1 .303 “Jungle Carbine.” However, closer inspection show that it is a crude hand made copy turned out in the “Khyber Pass” region of Pakistan/Afghanistan. These talented craftsmen make copies of an amazing variety of guns using whatever materials they can find, almost entirely by hand. The quality ranges from very good to laughably poor in appearance, but the quality of the materials and heat treatment (if any) and the tolerances make them all UNSAFE TO FIRE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. While the locals do sometimes fire these things, they do so with reloaded ammunition, the bullets sometimes recovered from rifle ranges with the rifling marks filed off, and powder of varying quality. Most of these people are illiterate, so the markings (if any) are very creative in spelling, punctuation, and inexplicably mix stuff so you might find Broowneng Patant, and the crown/V.R. from the reign of Queen Victoria on a gun that is a mongrel mix of broomhandle Mauser and Astra features. Today their specialty is making copies of pre-1898 British arms for sale to American troops who can bring home “antique” guns but not modern guns. [See our main page for more on those…]

This “Jungle Carbine” is one of a handful that Century Arms found among the stuff they imported in the 1980s, and was sold via Springfield Sporters in Pennsylvania. They had the wisdom to cut off the firing pin and weld the firing pin hole shut so that no one can fire it. The bolt they used was made by Savage (square S on the back of the handle and old number removed). Or, perhaps the makers used this one, as it has been extensively filed so that it will fit the receiver and then refinished. The receiver shows all sorts of crude details, but is a faithful copy of the real Jungle Carbine. Similarly, the other parts show many crude features, and probably not a single part would interchange with a real Lee Enfield. The barrel and receiver have a nicely polished and blued finish of unknown age. The barrel may have been salvaged from a “real” Enfield, or at least the rifling looks well done (albeit rusty and rough) or they may have just gotten good at rifling barrels after many decades of practice. The stock is not too badly done, but the butt swivel is a non-regulation feature, and the recoil pad was probably cut from someone’s truck tire (with or without their knowledge!).

This is the perfect addition to an “Enfield” collection that has everything else. NOT SAFE TO FIRE, but we still need to transfer it to a FFL. $625.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5230 - 17871 - YUGOSLAVIAN MODEL 1924/47 8MM MAUSER SHORT RIFLE MADE BY KRAGUJEVAC ARSENAL - Serial number R2280 matching on the receiver, bolt, and stock. Left receiver rail marked with script T.R.Z. 5 indicating that facility (details unknown to me) worked on it at some time.

Prior to WW2 Yugoslavia had purchased a number of Model 1924 short rifles and a full set of machinery to make them from FN in Belgium. Then they made more rifles in their own Kragujevac Arsenal, later known as Factory 44 (PREDUZECE 44). The Model 1924 rifles had an “intermediate length” action about ¼ inch shorter than the standard Model 98 Mauser actions used in the Gew 98 and K98 series rifles, but were otherwise very similar to the K98k. During the post- WW2 rearming of Yugoslavian forces under Marshall Tito and the Communists virtually all old rifles on hand were refurbished, and remarked with the communist crest (two sheaves of wheat bordering a torch, with the commie star above) and given a new model designation.

This rifle is one of the Model 1924 short rifles, upgraded to Model 24/47 configuration with the new markings, and totally refinished at that time. About 98-99% of the finish remains, although quality is sort of sloppy (as typical of unenthusiastic workers in most Communist regimes!). Bore should be excellent but filled with gooey cosmoline right now. Century import marked on barrel near the muzzle and a new serial number marked on the receiver M2401555. An interesting variant of the classic 98 Mauser family. Collecting Yugoslavian Mauser variations would be a fun and inexpensive specialty. See Robert Ball’s superb “Mauser Military Rifles of the World” for more on any type of Mauser rifle, and a new North Cape book, “Serbian and Yugoslav Mauser Rifles” by Branko Bogdanovic, devoted exclusively to the Yugos. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5234 - 17802 - RUSSIAN/FINNISH MODEL MODEL 39 MOSIN- NAGANT RIFLE (7.65X54MMR CALIBER) - Serial number 258186 assembled by SAKO in late 1944 on a Russian receiver made in 1899. This design was adopted in 1939 as the Finnish “Infantry Rifle Model 1939” and became the preferred rifle for use during World War II as the Finns fought the Russians, eventually losing in September, 1944. At that time, SAKO had reached 259278, so this was probably made in the final week or two of the war. These used a mix of newly made parts and reworked parts from earlier Mosin Nagants which had been purchased or captured by the Finns. The M39 features entirely new sights, better barrels, two sets of sling swivels a two piece finger jointed stock, and the improved two piece magazine stop.

This example was made by SAKO (the Finnish State Rifle Factory at an unpronounceable place Rhiimimaki). Fine to excellent bore, and reportedly these are excellent shooters. (Reminder: we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) About 98% original blue finish (or arsenal refinish on the salvaged parts) remains. Matching numbers on receiver and bolt, but floorplate does not match. Stock is excellent with a very few very minor assorted dings, and most of the dark brown protective coat of varnish (or something) in place. Complete with the correct cleaning rod. However, despite the superb appearance, this does have one flaw- the rear sight base is loose on the barrel, and need to be firmly anchored- we are not sure how these are attached if it is a loose mounting screw, or if it needs a shim or wedge, or some degreasing and application of epoxy, but it should be an easy fix, or looks great as is. Tiny import marks on the barrel near the muzzle. Overall an excellent representative example of a Mosin Nagant that actually looks different from most of the other variations. $425.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5308 - 18394 – SWEDISH MODEL 1938 6.5 X 55MM MAUSER RIFLE CONVERTED FROM MODEL 1896 - Serial number 125337 made by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori in 1903 as a M1896 infantry rifle. In 1938 the “Short Rifle” was adopted, mainly for use by mechanized troops, vehicle drivers and Naval use, and 55,080 of the existing long M1896 rifles were arsenal converted to the new configuration in 1938-1940. Husqvarna made another 65,588 M38 rifles from 1941 to 1944. Thus the M38 rifles (both converted and new made) are pretty scarce compared to the estimated 517,000 M1896 rifles made. All of the Swedish Mausers are exceptionally well made rifles, with the finest standards of workmanship and materials, and well cared for. The 6.5 x 55mm cartridge is excellent, and while not available at your local Wal-Mart it can be found for those wanting to shoot these fine old rifles. (We sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.)

This rifle is in excellent condition, with about 95% of the original blue remaining, although dirty and somewhat dulled from age and normal use. The bright polished bolt has some staining but should clean up with some mild abrasive. This one is still in straight service rifle configuration, never threaded at the muzzle for a blank firing attachment, or fitted with target sights. The rear sight is marked “T” indicating that it is graduated for the pointed Model 1941 “torped’ style bullets. The walnut stock is sound with assorted minor storage and handling dings and bruises but nothing major. The bore is strong, but dirty so let’s call it VG with the chance of cleaning better. All numbers match except the bolt assembly. This is an old pre-1968 import so there are no ugly import marks. Missing the cleaning rod and the brass marking disc. Tiny hairline crack at the tip of the handguard.

A good example of one of the first of the modern Mauser military rifles, in an excellent caliber. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5222 - 17812 - EGYPTIAN HAKIM 8MM SEMI-AUTO RIFLE- NICE! - - Serial number 34796, made in 1964 at "Factory 54" which later became Maadi Military and Civil Industries Corporation.

Once plentiful on the surplus market these are now hard to find, and they represent a very interesting era of small arms development. Based on the Swedish AG42B Ljungman rifle, these were made in Egypt, during the mid-1950s-60s, with this 1964 dated example being the latest date we have seen. The FN-49 rifles had not performed well for the Egyptians, so they adopted the Hakim, but later found out that the fine tolerances that worked well in snowy Sweden with fastidious soldiers did not like the sand and grit in the desert in the hands of unenthusiastic conscripts. Following French and British attacks on Suez in 1956, the Egyptians sought small arms help from other countries, ending up under the influence of the Soviet Union, which resulted in the eventual adoption of the 7.62x39mm Rashid rifles.

The Hakim is in 8mm Mauser caliber, and is well made although not a very sexy looking rifle. This one is in excellent condition (unlike most which are pretty beat up) with about 97-98% original blue-black finish. Just a bit of wear on the high points and a few streaks on the bolt carrier from cycling it. Bore has strong rifling but is dark and cruddy which may be just grease or may not clean up much. Stock is likewise excellent with just a few minor handling dings. Tiny Century import marks on barrel near the muzzle. A surprising number of former Egyptian arms are available on the collector market- Remington Rolling blocks, SMLEs, the FN-49s, Rashids, Helwan pistols, Greener shotguns, etc for an well defined collecting niche with interesting historical connections to the various eras represented. $950.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5226 - 17810 - AUSTRIAN MODEL 1895 MANNLICHER 8 X 56MMR CALIBER STRAIGHT PULL CARBINE MADE BY STEYR - Serial number 9415Z, this rifle (also known as the Osterreichisches Repetier-Stutzen M.95) has "W-n 18" marking on the barrel, indicating it was manufactured by Steyr in 1918. Although a few were made after the end of WW1, in 1920 the post-WWI remnants of the Austro-Hungarian Empire finally ended production after the 1919 Treaty of St. Germain limited production at Steyr to small numbers of weapons for newly formed local army and police units. The rifle began life as a stutzen with sling swivels on both the side and bottom to accomodate both infantry (who used the bottom swivels) and mounted cavalry (who used the side swivels). The rifle was later converted from 8x50R (M.93) to the more powerful 8x56R (M.30) caliber in the mid 1930's, and the latter is sometimes called the 8mm M30 Scharfe Patrone. A taller front sight was added to the still-original stutzen dovetailed sight base to compensate for this change, while the rear sight markings were ground off and markings calibrated to the new round were added. Additionally, the sling swivels were removed: the front swivel would have been hinged into the barrel band, and was replaced with a spacer, while the rear swivel was removed and its hole plugged with wood. This is a great example with about 98% of the arsenal refinish blue. The light colored (beech?) stock was refinished at the same time, and has a nice coat of finish with only a few minor dings or bruises. There is a small arsenal wood repair on the left side of the receiver tang. Bore is about fine.

From about 1880 to 1900 there was a worldwide fad where many countries adopted straight pull rifle designs. They actually are a pretty good concept, although an unnatural motion nowadays to folks raised on bolt action rifles. Steyr had several models along with the Swiss Schmidt Rubins, the Canadian Ross and the American Winchester Lee Navy to name some of the best known examples. However, mechanical problems and the simpler Mauser and Lee- Enfield type bolt actions doomed them to a relatively brief era of popularity. That would be an interesting collecting niche to specialize in. When Austria was absorbed into the third Reich in the late 1930s, the Model 95 rifles and carbines were withdrawn from service and Austrian troops were issued K98k Mausers. However, the eventual need for all available arms led to the Model 95s being reissued to a variety of Austrian and German second line and support units. The oddball 8 x 56mmR cartridges are still found occasionally at gun shows in their 5 round en-block clips, packed in boxes with German markings. Overall a really handsome example of an unusual episode in martial arms evolution. $250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5250 - BRAZILIAN MODEL 1935 MADE BY MAUSER WITH MAUSER BANNER ON THE RECEIVER. SERIAL NUMBER 7843.  CALIBER 7 MM MAUSER WITH BAYONET The Brazilian military had  used the export model of the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 as its service rifle before World War I. After the end of the war and the end of German arms exports mandated by the Treaty of Versailles they purchased rifles from the Czech. In 1935 with Germany under Hitler again started making military firearms Brazil contracted with Mauser for more service rifles. The Mauser factory again began making the Gewehr 98 pattern rifle for export, adding their banner (logo) on the receiver bridge. These rifles are considered some of the nicest rifles Mauser ever made.

This rifle retains about 95% of the original bluing on the receiver, barrel and floor plate. The Mauser banner is stamped into the receiver bridge. Unfortunately the bolt is a mismatch. The bore is also dark but with good riflings. The stock is made of European walnut and has a nice figure to it. There are a few minor dings in the wood but no serious divots.

Comes with a model 1934 Brazilian bayonet these bayonets were produced for this model, and are a shorter version of the Model 1908 bayonet. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5231 - 17872 - TURKISH MODEL 1938 8MM MAUSER RIFLE ASSEMBLED AT K. KALE IN 1942 - Serial number 105846, mismatched. Receiver ring marked K.Kale under the usual TC, crescent and AFSA Turkish government and arsenal markings, indicating assembly at the K. Kale facility.

We really are not big fans of the myriad Turkish Mauser variations, but got a couple as part of package deals. This could be a very inexpensive collecting specialty with oodles of variations, some more interesting than others. The Turks are noted for their long history of warfare with other groups or nations, and domestic unrest, and thus have been voracious consumers of firearms for centuries. You may recall the Turks “bought American” in the 1860s-70s, and slaughtered Russians with a mix of Peabody rifles for long range fire and Model 1866 Winchesters for rapid close range fire at the battle of Plevna. In 1887 the Mauser brothers convinced the Turks to buy a large number of 11mm Model 1871/84 Mausers (Turkish Model 1887). Their contract very smartly included a clause that specified that if a newer model rifle was introduced the balance of the contract would be filled with the newer model. Thus the Turks leapfrogged into variations of the Model 1889 (in 7.65mm) with the single column box magazine, then the Model 1893 (in 8mm) and then the 1898, but all under Turkish designations and usually in several variations. In addition the Turks received large numbers of Model 1888 “Commission Rifles” from Germany during WW1, and captured thousands of British Lee Enfields during the Gallipoli campaign. In the 1930s the Turks began a program to overhaul their hoarded arms and convert everything into a more or less standard configuration, and standardize on the 7.92 x 57mm Mauser cartridge as the common ammunition. This involved reworking the various guns by replacing barrels, altering or replacing stocks and mashing the metal parts into conformity. Meanwhile, new rifle production continued by AFSA (the Turkish military arsenal) in Ankara, Turkey. These were the “Model 1938” rifles essentially a 98 Mauser type design with the older style upper band assembly. To thoroughly confuse collectors, all of the rifles being updated were also called Model 1938s, regardless of what they started off as. There is some info on all of these in Robert Ball’s superb Mauser Military Rifles of the World, and one excellent on line source is http://www.turkmauser.com, run by a collector who seems to have an excellent grasp on the subject.

This rifle is a true M1938, assembled during WW2 from parts on hand (probably a mix of new manufacture, in storage or salvaged parts from older rifles) at K.Kale under the AFSA control. The serial number is correct for this date and configuration, although it is poorly hand stamped and the second number is easily confused for a “9” instead of a “0” but careful examination and comparison with the serial number ranges confirms it is a “0.” As Turkish rifles go, this is in about average condition, with the blue finish mostly turned to plum or patina, the stock oil soaked. The bore is greasy but looks like it should clean to good or better. There is a crack extending back from the right side of the receiver tang. Small Century import marks on the barrel. Although some people shoot these, we sell all firearms as collector items only, and the must be approved by a competent gunsmith. If the stock is degreased, it will look a lot better as the metal is actually pretty decent with no pitting and a blue-black tone mixed with patina, rather than the crust of rust over gaping pits as sometimes found on the turked up rifles. $195.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5164 - 17482 - GERMAN K98K 8MM MAUSER RIFLE MADE BY SAUER IN 1943 - SERIAL NUMBER 3635F, matching on receiver, bolt, floorplate, bands, and stock. However, the Nazi proof or inspector marks are all carefully defaced, so I believe this is one that was captured by the Russians and recently sold off as surplus. Metal parts with about 50% of a nasty looking (cold blue?) finish touch up, but no areas or roughness or pitting. This is one that it would be fine for a reenactor to polish up and do a good reblue job on. Stock has been lightly cleaned and has assorted minor dings and stuff. Bore has strong rifling and is bright, but looks like it was worn and heavily cleaned, so even if your gunsmith approves this for shooting (we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing) the accuracy will probably be okay for plinking but not for any serious target work. All milled parts. Receiver ring is marked CE over 43, the code used by the high quality gun making firm of J.P. Sauer & Sohn Gewehrfabrik Suhl. The Karabine 98 kurz (K98k) was the standard German infantry rifle of WW2, and saw post-WW2 service with many countries. An inexpensive representative example of one of the all time classic military rifles. $375.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5220 - 17811 - SWEDISH AG42B LJUNGMAN 6.5 X 55MM SEMI AUTO RIFLE MADE BY HUSQVARNA - Serial number 25804B matching. The “Automatiskgevar 42” was adopted in 1942 and production was done by Husqvarna so as to avoid diminishing the Mauser rifle production underway at the Swedish government arsenals. The action is very unusual, and you push the bolt carrier forward to engage the bolt, then draw it to the rear to open the action. When pulled all the way to the rear, the bolt is released to close again. Unlike most WW2 era gas operated arms which had some sort of rod or link between the gas port and the bolt operation, this uses gas impinging directly on the bolt carrier face, making it simple, but also subject to excessive fouling. Therefore these were issued in small numbers per squad to increase firepower, but mixed with the rugged and reliable Mauser rifles. This as made in 1945 and bears the date and the crown/C royal cipher on the left side.

In 1953 an improved AG42B design was approved and all rifles were updated with an improved trigger system, a stronger extractor, improved sights and the addition of a rubber bumper pad on the right side to minimize damage to ejected cases. However, the major improvement was the use of a stainless-steel gas tube for better reliability. Presumably all parts were refinished at that time and they now retain about 95-97% blue or black finish except the buttplate which has the finish mostly thin or worn away and the bottom of the magazine which has about 75% finish. Stock is a light beech with the original oil finish and just about free from even minor dings or bruises. Comes complete with the correct Swedish sling. Bore is excellent- bright and sharp. Tiny import marks on the barrel near the muzzle. The Ljungman is a very interesting rifle, and the parent of the Egyptian Hakim, and grandparent of the Egyptian Rasheed assault rifle. This is about as nice a Ljungman as you will find, and they do not appear on the market too often any more. $950.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5225 - 17808 - SPANISH MODEL 1916 7 X 57MM MAUSER SHORT RIFLE - SERIAL NUMBER 59142 made by Oviedo. Basically a shortened version of the Model 1893 Mausers purchased by Spain from German makers, but produced by their own arsenal. This has a 21.5 inch barrel and the tangent type rear sight adopted during the Spanish Civil War era (replacing the “lang vizier” roller coaster style sight used previously). Bore is worn but otherwise good. Matching numbers on bolt, stock and floorplate, and no other parts numbers noted. About 90-95% of an old blue finish remains, probably an old arsenal refinish, as most seen were refinished at some point. Bore is fair to good. This is from an old collection and does not have the import marks required after 1968. The walnut stock has been nicely cleaned and oiled and looks pretty good. This has a cleaning rod, although I am not certain it is exactly correct. The two buttplate screws and the lower band screw appear to be incorrect replacements. Bore is about good. A good representative example of the main rifle of the Spanish Civil War, and one of many models needed to complete a Mauser collection. $225.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5215 - 17815 - BRITISH NO. 1 MARK III* .303 LEE ENFIELD, MADE BY ENFIELD IN 1916 Serial number W5410 matching. This example was made at the height of World War I in 1916 by Enfield, according to the markings on the butt socket. The receiver ring has the Australian D [broad arrow] D marking and FTR above the serial number, indicating it probably saw service with Australian troops in WW1 and was later given a “Factory Thorough Repair” [arsenal overhaul] there as some of the small parts bear maker marks found on Australian arms. The butt stock has light marks including III* HV over 1942 on the right side. Serial numbers match on the bolt, forend and nosecap. About 80-90% of the dark parkerize type finish remains from the arsenal overhaul, showing just normal wear. The wood has some of the expected dings and blemishes, the worst being shown in the photos, but overall is above average condition. Wood is dirty and will look much better with a light cleaning. Bore is VG-fine.

In any case, this is a nice solid example of the main British battle rifle of WW1, which continued in that role in WW2, although the simplified and improved No. 4 Mark I rifles entered service during WW2. This has NOT had the Indian reinforcing bolt added. Tiny import marks on right rear of receiver.

The bayonet is a standard British Pattern 1907 bayonet in condition that matches the rifle in its Australian overhauled condition. The bayonet is Australian made circa 1942 with correct black leather scabbard. Except for the tiny markings it is identical to the bayonets used in WW1. A very good representative, matching numbers example of the main British rifle of WW1 and WW2 complete with correct bayonet and scabbard. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5219 - 17805 - BRAZILIAN MODEL 1908 MAUSER RIFLE 7 X 57MM MADE BY DWM- WITH ACCESSORIES - Serial number 1271 matching on all parts but the bolt assembly which is numbered 9161 and safety number 23. This is one of the very few M1908s we have seen that was not refinished. It has the original arsenal bright polished finish (slightly stained) on the receiver and factory original blue. About 90-95% blue remains on the barrel and trigger guard assembly, but the bands retain only about 50%. These were delivered in large numbers between 1908 and 1914, when DWM workmanship was at its peak. Do not confuse this with the later 1908/34 Mausers made in Brazil in .30-06 caliber, this is the German made version still in 7 x 57mm. This comes complete with the scarce leather action cover, probably made in Brazil, and also the brass front sight cover. Bore is dirty but should clean to G-VG. Stock has relatively few dents or dings and has never been sanded or refinished. Rack number 24 painted on the toe of the butt. Tiny import marks on the barrel near the muzzle.

This is one of dozens of South American military rifles (mostly Mausers) available on the collector market. That is a collecting niche with a wide variety of items still available, mostly at reasonable prices. This is the best of the many M1908 rifles we have had over the last ten years or so, and first with the breech cover. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5172 - 17536 - LEE ENFIELD NO 1 MARK III* .303 BRITISH RIFLE MADE BY ISHAPORE - Serial number 78501X matching on receiver, rear sight and nosecap. Bolt body has the three rifle mark of BSA, and is not numbered. Butt socket marked No.1 Mk3*, R.F.I. 1954 on the right side and F.R. (Factory Repaired) on the left. Forend and handguards are like new, and the front tip of the handguard lacks the usual metal reinforcing plate. Buttstock is used with expected dents and dings. While Ishapore did make a lot of no. 1 mark III rifles, they also overhauled many and in the process “scrubbed” the old markings and applied new markings. I suspect this may be one of the repaired and remarked examples, not a purely Ishapore made rifle. About 90% of the arsenal overhaul blue finish remains. Bore has strong rifling, but is dark and may or may not clean up any better than good. Small Century Arms import marks on left side of the receiver. We sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by your gunsmith as safe to fire before shooting, but we are not aware of any problems. These Indian made or used rifles were widely used during WW2, and continued in service after Indian independence, and well into the 1970s when they were replaced by the FN- FAL types. $295.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5217 - 17814 - VERY RARE BRITISH NO. 4 MARK I TRIALS RIFLE CONVERTED TO SNIPER RIFLE (PARTIALLY RESTORED) - Serial number A1049 made at Enfield in 1933. Starting about 1930, Enfield began experiments with an improved Lee Enfield design seeking better accuracy and suitability for manufacture with newer procedures than the No. 1 series SMLE. This resulted in 1,025 No.1 Mark VI rifles being made in 1930-31. Very few of those have survived, as they were not standardized or interchangeable with either the earlier (No. 1 Mark III) or later No. 4 Mark I rifles. In 1931-33 about 2,500 No. 4 Mark I rifles were made at Enfield for troop trials. These were very similar to the later mass produced No. 4 Mark I rifles, except the trial rifles used the magazine cutoff, and were all made at Enfield. The No. 4 Mark I was finally adopted as standard in November 1939, but actual production did not begin until 1941. Enfield only made the 2,500 (+/-) trials rifles, while the millions of other No. 4 Mark I rifles were made by Fazakerly, Maltby, Shirley, Long Branch or Savage.

Desperately in need of sniper rifles I the early stages of WW2, the British decided that the No. 4 Mark I rifles with their flat sided receivers would be good candidates for scope mounting and the No. 4 Mark I(T) sniper rifle using the No. 32 telescope was recommended for adoption March 29, 1940. Although not officially adopted until February 12, 1942, work commenced in May, 1940, at Enfield to convert the Trials Rifles on hand to the sniper configuration, with 1,403 finally converted. After official adoption of the No. 4 Mark I(T) and production of the No. 4 Mark I rifles, conversion of sniper rifles was mainly done by Holland & Holland who made about 24,000 sniper conversions during the remainder of the war, marked S/51 on the grip.

All the Enfield sniper rifles are scarce, but the early Trials Rifles converted to snipers are a double extreme rarity. I have never seen a single example of the Trials Rifle, either converted to a sniper or unaltered, (outside a museum) until we found this one. Unfortunately, this was an atrocity victim where Bubba wanted a Bambi blaster and proceeded to trash a very collectable rifle by totally wasting the stock assembly. After being rescued, it was put into a standard stock (altered to accept the magazine cutoff). Fortunately it was never buffed or blued so the distinctive early butt socket markings remain clear ”G[crown]R/ ENFIELD/1933/No. 4 Mk. I/A 1049.” The final “3” in the date looks to be the usual overstamp as discussed in Skennerton. The three screws for the forward scope pad were removed but as it is also soldered or brazed in place, the missing screws are a cosmetic problem only and can easily be replaced for appearance. The rear sight is the correct special Enfield made Trials version with a ball detent instead of flat top retainer spring, and has the eyepiece ground off at the time of conversion for sniper use. The scarcer than hens’ teeth original cutoff is still in place. The bolt is mismatched, and really should have the “button head” type cocking piece. The magazine was made by Long Branch and the stock fittings and front sight protector are by various makers. Butt swivel is missing. Five groove bore is filthy and rusty by may clean to about good. No import marks that I could find, so this is one of the Pre-1968 guns that only has the required British export proof marks.

Finding an original scope and mount will be difficult (okay, nearly impossible, short of robbing another sniper rifle) but given the extreme rarity of this rifle, it may be preferable to do that and put a SARCO repro mount and filler scope on another common rifle. I would expect to see repro No. 32 scopes to be made by the Russians or Chinese sometime as they are already reproducing many Russian, German and U.S. sniper scopes. Most of the small parts are relatively easy and cheap fixes to get this back to a nearly correct appearance. You could wish it were all original and correct (and that you married a nymphomaniac who owned a brewery….) but we must accept things the way they are. A great rarity with the low price reflecting the current condition- $2250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5235 - 17813 - GERMAN KAR98K-ZF 41 SNIPER RIFLE WITH ZF/41 SNIPER SCOPE (REPLICA) Serial number 3388 made by Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf am Neckar (code 42) in 1939. The Kar98k Mauser with the Zf 41 telescope was the most widely produced German sniper rifle of WW2, but also the least preferred. The concept was simple- modify the rear sight base to accept a mount and put on a scope with a long eye relief and shazam! you got a sniper rifle. However, the 12-15 inch eye relief and tiny tube diameter of the 1.5 power telescope meant that the field of view was almost useless except against a stationary target. Factory produced rifles were all dated 1941 or later, but Robert Ball’s “Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle” notes that some earlier rifles and even Gew 98s were converted for sniper use.

However, this one is NOT a genuine sniper rifle made with an original Zf 41 scope, as those are very rare, and therefore very expensive. Most of the Zf 41 snipers found on the market are at best replicas (if described honestly) or at worst fakes trying to steal your hard earned cash. This is a replica at an affordable price offered as a filler for a collector on a budget, or a reenactor. The rifle itself has virtually no finish, having had it all removed, except the trigger guard which has about 50-60%. Metal parts are smooth with no pitting except a bit on the bands where they contact the wood. The scope mount bar is a repro mounting bar attached to a standard rear sight base by solder, instead of being machined integral with the sight sleeve. The stock has been altered to clear the scope mount. The scope and scope mount are very high quality reproductions, with correct period markings and excellent optics, probably better than the originals. The mount and base have 99% of their finish (except a couple of rust spots on the mount), so they look out of place on the mostly no finish rifle. This is an excellent candidate for someone to either take the time to do the simple (but time consuming) rust blue process on, or just hit it all with one of Brownell’s excellent cold blue products to turn it all a nice deep blue black color. If this were a genuine correct Zf 41 rifle and scope, the price would be many times higher, but being what it is, you can decide if it will fit your collecting needs, and save a bundle. $1150.00 (View Picture)

SMOF3815 - BRITISH NO. 4 MARK I (F) .303 LEE ENFIELD RIFLE MADE AT FAZAKERLY - Serial number PF97096 and dated 4/49. This is one of the post-WW2 rifles made at the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerly when craftsmanship was quite good, not the wartime rush to get anything out the door that inexperienced workers might cobble together. It appears to be all original except the bolt and buttstock have been replaced. Two groove bore is bright and sharp. Magazine and forend also have the correct matching serial number. The forward sling swivel is missing from the band, and the butt swivel assembly is missing entirely. The has been refinished, but the wood has a pleasing light brown tone and dull finish. The normally smooth action is a bit sluggish from the roughness added by the parkerize finish, or lack of lubrication right now. We sell all guns as collector items only that must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing, but we see no reason that there would be any problems with this one. The refinishing makes this one a lot lower priced than comparable rifles that are all original. (That is a good lesson for the “refinish it” fanatics!) $350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5167 - 17531 - SCARCE “STERILE” YUGOSLAVIAN M48BO 8MM MAUSER RIFLE - Serial number W15437 matching. Yugoslavian Mausers would be an interesting and inexpensive collecting niche, with a number of variations. We have only had a half dozen or so of these as we normally stay away from stuff that is more or less current surplus. But, every time we get one, we discover that it is different from the others we have had. There is a North Cap book out on these which we have not added to our library yet, and that would be a good starting point for a collector. Our understanding is that the major variations of the Yugo Mauser M48 series of rifles include the M48 (all milled parts) M48A (stamped magazine floorplate) M48B (increased use of stamped parts) and the comparatively rare M48BO (the BO=bez oznake, meaning "without markings.") The M48BO versions were new manufactured M48s as well as numerous captured, reconditioned and "scrubbed" German Kar 98k rifles (sometimes the latter were called M98/48N, the "N" standing for "Njemac," which is Serbo-Croat for "German.") The M48B/M48BO versions were made chiefly for export- reportedly intended for sale to Egypt, Iran and Algeria. Reportedly the M48BO was in production circa 1956 to 1965.

This rifle is serial number W1543, matching on all parts, and no indication that it is a “scrubbed” gun, but appears to be all new made parts. There is NO receiver crest of any type, and NO factory or maker marking anywhere, although most parts seem to have tiny Cyrillic inspector marks. Wood with the original arsenal oiled finish is in near perfect condition with just a few insignificant handling or storage blemishes.

Prior to WW2 Yugoslavia had purchased a number of Model 1924 short rifles and a full set of machinery to make them from FN in Belgium. Then they made more rifles in their own Kragujevac Arsenal, later known as Factory 44 (PREDUZECE 44). The Model 1924 rifles had an “intermediate length” action about ¼ inch shorter than the standard Model 98 Mauser actions used in the Gew 98 and K98 series rifles, but were otherwise very similar to the K98k. Later, they began producing the standard K98k type Mauser as the Model 48. During the post- WW2 rearming of Yugoslavian forces under Marshall Tito and the Communists virtually all old rifles on hand were refurbished, and remarked with the communist crest (two sheaves of wheat bordering a torch, with the commie star above) and given a new model designation. New production (like the Model 48 rifles) were marked with the new style crest at time of manufacture. The Model 48 rifles with all milled parts were probably made circa 1948 to early 1950s. These were followed by the M48A with the stamped trigger guards and then the M48B with more stamped parts, and lastly the “sterile” or unmarked M48BO for the export market. All this was being done at the time that Yugoslavia was switched to the SKS rifle, leaving the bolt action Mausers in storage to eventually be sold as surplus.

About 99+% of the original finish remains on this rifle, although quality is sort of sloppy (as is typical of unenthusiastic workers in most Communist regimes!). Bore is about perfect- bright and sharp. Small “Cherrys GBO NC M48 Zastava FRY 8MM” import marks engraved on barrel near the muzzle and would blend in a lot nicer with a dab of cold blue. About as nice an example as you are likely to find. The “sterile” M48BO seems to be the scarcest and least known of the M48 variants.

An interesting and scarce variant of the classic 98 Mauser family. Collecting Yugoslavian Mauser variations would be a fun and inexpensive specialty. See Robert Ball’s superb Mauser Military Rifles of the World for more on any type of Mauser rifle and the North Cape book on the Yugos for more info on these. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5072 - 16966 - YUGOSLAVIAN MODEL 48 8MM MAUSER MADE BY KRAGUJEVAC ARSENAL (mismatched bolt) - Serial number 3453 matching on the receiver and stock but not the bolt. Prior to WW2 Yugoslavia had purchased a number of Model 1924 short rifles and a full set of machinery to make them from FN in Belgium. Then they made more rifles in their own Kragujevac Arsenal, later known as Factory 44 (PREDUZECE 44). The Model 1924 rifles had an “intermediate length” action about ¼ inch shorter than the standard Model 98 Mauser actions used in the Gew 98 and K98 series rifles, but were otherwise very similar to the K98k. Later, they began producing the standard K98k type Mauser as the Model 48. During the post- WW2 rearming of Yugoslavian forces under Marshall Tito and the Communists virtually all old rifles on hand were refurbished, and remarked with the communist crest (two sheaves of wheat bordering a torch, with the commie star above) and given a new model designation. New production (like the Model 48 rifles) were marked with the new style crest at time of manufacture. This rifle is one of the Model 48 rifles, probably made circa 1948 to early 1950s. These rifles were never issued, as Yugoslavia switched to the SKS rifle during that time, and eventually the old bolt action Mausers were sold as surplus.

About 99% of the original finish remains, although quality is sort of sloppy (as is typical of unenthusiastic workers in most Communist regimes!). Bore is about perfect- bright and sharp. Tiny “INTRAC KNOX TN 8MM GERMANY [sic]”import marks on barrel near the muzzle. About as nice an example as you are likely to find.

An interesting variant of the classic 98 Mauser family. Collecting Yugoslavian Mauser variations would be a fun and inexpensive specialty. See Robert Ball’s superb Mauser Military Rifles of the World for more on any type of Mauser rifle. $365.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5000 - 16605 - ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 MAUSER 7.65MM RIFLE MADE BY DWM IN 1899 - Serial Number S3238 matching throughout, including the cleaning rod. These are 7.65x53mm Mauser caliber (sometimes called 7.65mm Argentine Mauser). The Model 1891 is an important milestone as the first of many Mauser models adopted by various South American countries. Marked on the left side of the receiver "MAUSER MODELO ARGENTINO 1891/ DEUTSCHES WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN/ BERLIN" Argentine crest has been ground off the receiver ring per Argentine law after some Argentine rifles showed up in a neighboring country's guerilla forces.

Loewe was the original maker of the M1891 Argentine rifles, but after merging in 1899 with the Mauser brothers to form Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) filled the rest of the contracts under the DWM name. Overall excellent plus condition. The stock has just a few minor storage dings, the worst being shown in the photos. Bolt retains most of its original bright polished finish, including on the handle and knob which usually are darker, but nice and bright on this one. Other parts with about 95% original brilliant blue finish, except where the removed receiver crest was touched up to blend in; some wear on the magazine floorplate and adjacent sharp corners and some wear on the buttplate. Stock is a very pleasing light brown colored straight grain walnut with matching handguard. The stock has had the argentine crest removed by grinding.

This is one of 53,000 Argentine rifles made in 1899 under the DWM name. From an old pre- 1968 collection and not defaced by any import markings. This is among the very best of the M1891 Argentine rifles we have had in years. The bore is dirty (old grease?) although we expect it will clean to the same superb condition as the exterior. These are usually found in nice condition, but often with mismatched parts. South American military rifles are an attractive collecting specialty, with a wide number of examples, either limited to Mausers alone, or including all types. Most are still pretty reasonably priced, although it may take a while to find some variations, especially in decent condition. (We highly recommend Robert Ball's Mauser Military Rifles of the World to learn more, or Colin Webster’s definitive Argentine Mauser Rifles for the 1891-1909 models and their variants and accessories.) Argentine Mausers made before the “O” prefix block were made in 1898 or earlier, but this one was made in 1899 and thus does not qualify as an “antique” so we need to ship to a FFL (C&R is okay). $675.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5004 - 16540 - RUSSIAN/FINNISH MODEL 39 MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE (7.65X54MMR CALIBER) – Serial number 57918 assembled by VKT in 1942 on a Russian receiver made by Tula in 1900, as indicated by the 900r and “T” hammer symbol on the underside of the receiver tang. This design was adopted in 1939 as the Finnish “Infantry Rifle Model 1939” and became the preferred rifle for use during World War II as the Finns fought the Russians, eventually losing in 1944. These used a mix of newly made parts and reworked parts from earlier Mosin Nagants which had been purchased or captured by the Finns. The M39 features entirely new sights, better barrels, two sets of sling swivels a two piece finger jointed stock, and the improved two piece magazine stop. This example was made by VKT (Valtion Kirvaaritehdas). Bore is nice and bright, but rifling is somewhat rounded on the lands. Reportedly these are excellent shooters. (Reminder: we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) Looks like about 90% blue finish remains, but I am pretty sure a previous owner touched it up, especially on the magazine/trigger guard. Bolt number is matching, but as with most of these, the other parts numbers are totally mismatched. Stock is solid, with the assorted minor dings and scars of an issued military arm. There is an arsenal repaired crack along the left side of the receiver tang. The birch stock color ranges from blond to brown. Several arsenal repaired cracks in the handguard. Import marks on upper part of the barrel. Complete with the cleaning rod which is often missing. Overall an inexpensive representative example of a Mosin Nagant that actually looks different from most of the other variations. $225.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5002 - 16577 - SCARCE “U.S. PROPERTY” BRITISH NO. 4 MARK I (T) SNIPER RIFLE .303 BRITISH CALIBER- MADE BY SAVAGE - Serial number 11C9652, with mismatched Long Branch bolt numbered 73L5472. The British No. 4 Mark I (T) Lee Enfield sniper rifles were not produced as such from the start, but were modified from service rifles, most often by the noted gun makers Holland & Holland. They included some of the No. 4 trials rifles, “Nearly all the rifles for sniper conversions were especially selected from BSA Shirley production although a few Maltby and even some Savage actions have been noted.” according to Skennerton (p.228). On page 516 he notes that H&H set up 23,177 sniper rifles, and about 2,603 more were set up by Enfield, BSA or in Canada, so the total number is about 10% fewer than the number of U.S. M1903A4 sniper rifles made. Many were later upgraded to L42A1 configuration, so survivors are much scarcer than most people realize. The fact that this is one of the few U.S. PROPERTY marked Lend Lease Savage rifles converted makes it a real oddity for the advanced collector, above its desirability as a representative example of the basic No. 4 Mark I (T). Unfortunately, it does not come with the No. 32 scope or mount, and as noted above the bolt is mismatched. The forend serial number is illegible and appears to be English rather than Savage made. We do not know if this was changed at the time of conversion to a sniper rifle or later. The butt appears to be original with the pot metal buttplate used by Savage. The bottom of the stock bears the S-51 mark indicating conversion by Holland & Holland. The combe shows the outline and screw holes for the cheekrest but it has been removed. Across the wrist it is numbered 14170, the serial number of the scope which was mounted. The five groove barrel has five groove rifling with a fine to excellent bore. It is marked M47/C so it was made by BSA Shirley. We do not know if it was installed at the time of conversion to a sniper, or perhaps later. The scope mounting pads are properly fitted with staked screws, and the rear sight is the proper screw adjustable type with the battle sight peep removed. The safety and trigger guard assembly are Long Branch marked. This has an unmarked replacement magazine of good quality but is probably an after-market part.

Although this rifle has had some parts replaced over the years, it is a real No. 4 Mark I (T) sniper rifle. SARCO has repro scope mounts for about $165, and just about any 1” tube scope can be used as a filler. I would expect to see repro No. 32 scopes hit the market sometime as they are already reproducing a number of Russian, German and U.S. sniper scopes already. Sniper rifle prices are going out of sight, but this one is priced reasonably at $1150.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5003 - 16541 - RUSSIAN/FINNISH MODEL 39 MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE (7.65X54MMR CALIBER) - Serial number 251271 assembled by SAKO in 1944 on a Russian receiver made by Tula in 1903 (as indicated by the 903r and “T” hammer mark on the underside of the receiver tang. This design was adopted in 1939 as the Finnish “Infantry Rifle Model 1939” and became the preferred rifle for use during World War II as the Finns fought the Russians, eventually losing in 1944. These used a mix of newly made parts and reworked parts from earlier Mosin Nagants which had been purchased or captured by the Finns. The M39 features entirely new sights, better barrels, two sets of sling swivels a two piece finger jointed stock, and the improved two piece magazine stop. This example was made by SAKO (the Finnish State Rifle Factory at an unpronounceable place Rhiimimaki). Bore is bright, although somewhat worn, and reportedly these are excellent shooters. (Reminder: we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) About 95%+ blue finish (or possibly arsenal refinish) remains. MATCHING NUMBERS on barrel, receiver and bolt, but floorplate does not match. Stock is a dark brown with tiger stripe grain in the handguard. Stock is excellent with only a few assorted minor dings. Sharp SAKO markings on the right side of the butt along with an arsenal marking. Complete with the cleaning rod. The SAKO rifles are considered to be the best quality of all the Finnish made rifles. Overall an excellent representative example of a Mosin Nagant that actually looks different from most of the other variations. $295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5001 - 16578 - SCARCE JAPANESE TYPE 38 6.5MM RIFLE MADE AT MUKDEN ARSENAL IN MANCHURIA SERIAL NUMBER 5006512 - The Japanese had been spreading their empire across much of Asia, including Korea and parts of China. As early as 1923 they began production of ordnance material in Korea, and although they captured Manchuria in 1931, the Chinese arsenal there was not converted to produce the Japanese Type 38 rifle until approximately 1939. The 6.5mm Type 38 rifle had been adopted in 1906, and remained in production until mid WW2 at some of the remote facilities, even though the major Japanese arsenals switched to the 7.7mm Type 99 rifles in 1939. The Mukden Arsenal in Manchuria made Type 38 rifles in three serial number blocks, and this is from the middle (and largest) block of numbers in the low 5,000,000 range. Mukden only made a total of about 106,614 Type 38 rifles, and most were used up in combat in Asia, making them far scarcer than the rifles made in Japan which went to the Pacific islands where they were captured in large numbers by American troops as souvenirs, or those taken from Japanese arsenal by occupation troops. This one has suffered from poor storage, and needs a good cleaning. The blue on the action area and trigger guard is mostly intact and should clean nicely. The muzzle and upper band area and forward part of the barrel has heavier rust that mayor may not clean up as well. The bolt appears to be incorrect, and is a VERY tight fit when closing or opening, and is missing the internal parts. Still, Type 38 parts are not hard to find and it would be easy to replace it with a complete bolt assembly. Cleaning rod is missing. Bore is filthy and will probably clean up but we do not guarantee that. A scarce rifle for the serious Japanese rifle collector. $375.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4982 - 16371 - EGYPTIAN HAKIM 8 X 57MM SEMI-AUTO RIFLE (SUPERB!) - Serial number 49268, absolutely the best condition Hakim we have ever seen. Made at "Factory 54" which later became Maadi Military and Civil Industries Corporation. Once plentiful on the surplus market these are now hard to find with any sort of condition. These represent a very interesting era of small arms development. The FN-49 rifles made for Egypt had not performed well for them. So, the Egyptians bought the surplus Swedish AG42 Ljungman machinery and after modifying it slightly to use 8mm Mauser ammunition, adopted it as the Hakim. They later found out that the fine tolerances that worked well in Sweden did not like the sand and grit in the desert. Following French and British attacks on Suez in 1956, and periodic butt-kickings by the Israelis, the Egyptians sought small arms help from other countries, ending up under the influence of the Soviet Union, which resulted in the later adoption of the 7.62x39mm Rashid rifles, a much modified cousin of the Hakim The number above the serial number on the receiver of this Hakim translates to 1967, but we are not sure if that is the date of manufacture or something else, and there does not seem to be any reliable source of that actual dates of manufacture for the Hakim or the Rashid rifles. The Hakim is in 8mm Mauser caliber, using a detachable 10 round box magazine. It uses a “direct impingement” gas system, and is well made although not a very sexy looking rifle

This one is in excellent condition (unlike many which are pretty beat up) with about 98% original blue-black finish having just a few minor storage and handling scrapes but almost no wear. Bore looks like it will clean to excellent once the dried grease and crud are removed. Stock is likewise excellent with just a very few minor handling dings. There is a wire staple on the right side of the bolt carrier, intended for a rubber pad, almost always missing, but the remnants are here, held with electrical tape. Comes with an old web Russian style sling which may or may not be correct, but is a free bonus anyway. A surprising number of former Egyptian arms are available on the collector market- Remington Rolling blocks, SMLEs, the FN-49s, Rashids, Helwan pistols, etc for a well defined collecting niche with interesting historical connections to the various eras represented. $895.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4980 - 16368 - ARGENTINA MODEL 1909 MAUSER CARBINE 7.65MM MADE BY FMAP IN 1948 - Serial number 003037 matching. This is one of only 5,000 Model 1909/1926 first model Cavalry Carbines made in Argentina by DGFM-FMAP. (Dirrecion General de Fabricaciones Militares- Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles) This was the Argentine arsenal set up to make Mauser rifles on machinery purchased from Germany under license from Mauser. The equipment was purchased in 1926-27, but chronic financial problems delayed actual construction of the factory and production until 1947. The Model 1909 cavalry carbine was originally made without any provisions for a bayonet, but in 1926 the design was altered to add a bayonet lug under the stock, and a large muzzle cap for the muzzle ring, being a retrofit on the early carbines made by DWM in Germany. However, the bayonet provisions were added during manufacture on the DGFM-FMAP made guns. They first model carbines like this one were made 1947-1949 and are marked with the national crest on the receiver ring, and EJERCITO ARGENTIONO MAUSER MOD 1909 on the left side of the ring, with the DGFM-(FMAP) markings on the left rail. The more common second model carbines (11,905 made 1949-1959) used a simplified crest with EJERCITO ARGENTINO on the top of the ring

Colin Webster’s superb “Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959” is the definitive study on the Argentine arms, and is highly recommended for anyone interested in South American military arms as it has info on several models provided to other countries

This example is in average condition for this model, well used and then arsenal refinished prior to export. Stock has large repair to the toe, as with most I have seen. Assorted dings and bruises and overall a very dark brown, almost black color. Metal with about 98-99% of the arsenal blue-black refinish and bright polished receiver for a handsome appearance. Bore is good, but shows use. There appears to be a small crack in the wood alongside the receiver tang inletting, but it does not appear to be anything serious. Chipped section at right front of the handguard. Tiny import marks on right rear side of receiver. A good example of this fairly scarce Argentine military arm. I have always recommended South American military arms as a collecting niche with a large variety of items available at mostly reasonable prices. And, most are types that should be immune to crazy gun ban schemes. First one of these we have had for sale in several years. $525.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4923 - 16197 - RUSSIAN/FINNISH MODEL MODEL 39 MOSIN- NAGANT RIFLE (7.65x54mmR caliber) - Serial number 237918 assembled by SAKO in 1943 on a Russian receiver made by Sestroryetsk in 1916. This design was adopted in 1939 as the Finnish “Infantry Rifle Model 1939” and became the preferred rifle for use during World War II as the Finns fought the Russians, eventually losing in 1944. These used a mix of newly made parts and reworked parts from earlier Mosin Nagants which had been purchased or captured by the Finns. The M39 features entirely new sights, better barrels, two sets of sling swivels a two piece finger jointed stock, and the improved two piece magazine stop. This example was made by SAKO (the Finnish State Rifle Factory at an unpronounceable place Rhiimimaki). Fine to excellent bore, and reportedly these are excellent shooters. (Reminder: we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) About 80-90% thinning original blue finish (or arsenal refinish on the salvaged parts) remains. MATCHING NUMBERS on receiver, bolt and floorplate, no other parts numbers, and not “forced” numbers. Stock is mostly excellent with a few assorted dings. Sharp SAKO markings on the right side of the butt along with an arsenal marking. Missing the cleaning rod. Overall an excellent representative example of a Mosin Nagant that actually looks different from most of the other variations. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4900 - 16156 - ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 MAUSER 7.65MM RIFLE MADE BY DWM - Serial Number T3614 matching throughout, including the cleaning rod. These are 7.65x53mm Mauser caliber (sometimes called 7.65mm Argentine Mauser). The Model 1891 is an important milestone as the first of many Mauser models adopted by various South American countries. Marked on the left side of the receiver "MAUSER MODELO ARGENTINO 1891/ DEUTSCHES WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN/ BERLIN" Argentine crest has been ground off the receiver ring per Argentine law after some Argentine rifles showed up in a neighboring country's guerilla forces. Loewe was the original maker of the M1891 Argentine rifles, but after merging in 1899 with the Mauser brothers to form Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) filled the rest of the contracts under the DWM name. Overall excellent plus condition. The stock has just a couple of hardly noticeable storage dings, the worst being a nick on the wrist (shown in the photo). Bolt retains most of its original bright polished finish, including on the handle and knob which usually are darker, but nice and bright on this one. Other parts with about 99% original brilliant blue finish, except where the removed receiver crest was touched up to blend in. A few small dings or scratches, including on the bolt release/stripper clip guide and the underside of the muzzle. Stock is a very pleasing light brown colored walnut with lots of tiger stripe figure, and the handguard is a darker shade of walnut. The stock has had a coat of oil applied but the cartouche on the stock is clear. This is one of 53,000 made in 1899 under the DWM name. From an old pre-1968 collection and not defaced by any import markings. This is among the very best of the M1891 Argentine rifles we have had in years. The bore is dirty (old grease?) although we expect it may clean to the same superb condition as the exterior. These are usually found in nice condition, but often with mismatched parts. South American military rifles are an attractive collecting specialty, with a wide number of examples, either limited to Mausers alone, or including all types. Most are still pretty reasonably priced, although it may take a while to find some variations, especially in decent condition. (We highly recommend Robert Ball's Mauser Military Rifles of the World to learn more, or Colin Webster’s definitive Argentine Mauser Rifles for the 1891-1909 models and their variants and accessories.) Argentine Mausers made before the “O” prefix block were made in 1898 or earlier, but this one was made in 1899 and thus does not qualify as an “antique” so we need to ship to a FFL (C&R is okay). $695.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4838 - 15538 - YUGOSLAVIAN MODEL 24/47 8MM MAUSER SHORT RIFLE MADE BY KRAGUJEVAC ARSENAL Serial number A3499 matching on the receiver, bolt, and stock. Prior to WW2 Yugoslavia had purchased a number of Model 1924 short rifles and a full set of machinery to make them from FN in Belgium. Then they made more rifles in their own Kragujevac Arsenal, later known as Factory 44 (PREDUZECE 44). The Model 1924 rifles had an “intermediate length” action about ¼ inch shorter than the standard Model 98 Mauser actions used in the Gew 98 and K98 series rifles, but were otherwise very similar to the K98k. During the post- WW2 rearming of Yugoslavian forces under Marshall Tito and the Communists virtually all old rifles on hand were refurbished, and remarked with the communist crest (two sheaves of wheat bordering a torch, with the commie star above) and given a new model designation. This rifle is one of the Model 1924 short rifles, upgraded to Model 24/47 configuration with the new markings, and totally refinished at that time. About 98-99% of the finish remains, although quality is sort of sloppy (as typical of unenthusiastic workers in most Communist regimes!). Bore is excellent- bright and sharp. Tiny SAMCO import marks on barrel near the muzzle. An interesting variant of the classic 98 Mauser family. Collecting Yugoslavian Mauser variations would be a fun and inexpensive specialty. See Robert Ball’s superb Mauser Military Rifles of the World for more on any type of Mauser rifle. $375.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4837 - 15535 - JAP TYPE 99 7.7MM RIFLE (“LAST DITCH” SERIES 37) - Serial number 49194 made at Tokyo Juki Kogyo in Tokyo. Except for retaining the adjustable rear sight, this has most of the crude features which have earned the name “last ditch” rifles including: lack of protective ears on the front sight, single screw butt swivel, wood buttplate, no provisions for the monopod, two screw upper band, and very crude metal finish and woodworking. Although not as well made as the rifles used by the allies, these “last ditch” rifles were completely serviceable and were used in many of the Pacific battlefields. Bolt assembly numbers do not match, but are correct for this maker and serial number range. Metal parts with about 95-96% original blue finish showing just normal wear patterns. No dust cover or cleaning rod, as usual. The stock has not been sanded, but the finish appears to be just a simple brown stain, not the usual reddish-brown shellac, however we think it is probably original, not Bubba’s strip and stain work. There is some brown yuck on the upper and lower tangs that is some sort of tape residue or something and will flake right off to reveal the blue underneath. Excellent bore. A very nice representative “last ditch” rifle. $395.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF3062 - JAPANESE TYPE 38 6.5MM CARBINE SERIAL NUMBER 204275, MADE AT KOISHIKAWA. It appears it has a mismatched bolt assembly, but these matched parts using a number located underneath the receiver and we are too lazy to take it apart to check to solve the mystery. Mum has been ground, but otherwise retains about 95-97% original blue, with some very light fingerprint type surface rust that will clean off easily. Same for bright finished bolt body. Excellent bore. Stock with assorted dings and scars of an issued rifle, but still has the nice orange-brown color. These little carbines with 19 inch barrels are pretty scarce compared to full length rifles, and a nice addition to any collection. With a little cleaning this will be well above average example. Missing cleaning rod and the tiny screw that holds sight leaf spring in place. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4627 - 14294 BRITISH ''DRILL PURPOSE'' PATTERN 1914 .303 CALIBER RIFLE BY REMINGTON Serial number 359704 with matching number on bolt. Other parts appear to be typical mix of makers including the ''fat boy” Eddystone stock. Drill purpose rifles were made from obsolete patterns to provide non-lethal arms to be used by recruits or cadets learning the manual of arms, close order drill, punishment marching, etc where a current service rifle was not needed, but something with the approximate weight and feel was desired. This would be an interesting collecting niche, with the goal of including the many different ''Drill Purpose” arms from the British, the US Navy Mark I Training rifle made by Parris Dunn and the Mark V dummy drill rifle, , the M16 ''Rubber Duck” and the CMP M1903 and M1 drill rifles. The Pattern 1914 DP rifles were converted by drilling a hole laterally through the chamber (and adjacent stock and handguard) and welding a steel rod in place, painting a red and white stripe around the action area, and stamping DP on just about every part. These rifles had seen hard use prior to conversion and usually show numerous stock repairs, as well as dings and bruises acquired throughout their career aggravated by clumsy handling by awkward recruits intimidated by screaming sergeants. A number of these came into the US in the 1980s or 90s, and sold for ridiculously low prices at the time, with most of them snatched up and stripped down for their actions to make sporters. This has left surviving examples rather scarce. A great addition for a British collection, or for the P1914/M1917 addict, or someone interested in ''drill rifles”. Overall condition is VG. The wood continues to weep a bit of the heavy grease they were packed in for storage, although we cleaned all we could. Small split on let side above trigger that could be repaired or tripped to avoid splinters. Even though incapable of firing with the drilled and plugged chamber, this still is considered a ''firearm” and must go to a FFL or C&R FFL $350.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4629 - 14293 BRITISH ''DRILL PURPOSE'' PATTERN 1914 .303 CALIBER RIFLE BY WINCHESTER Serial number 51684 with matching number on bolt. Other parts appear to be typical mix of makers including the ''fat boy'' Eddystone stock. Drill purpose rifles were made from obsolete patterns to provide non-lethal arms to be used by recruits or cadets learning the manual of arms, close order drill, punishment marching, etc where a current service rifle was not needed, but something with the approximate weight and feel was desired. This would be an interesting collecting niche, with the goal of including the many different ''Drill Purpose” arms from the British, the US Navy Mark I Training rifle made by Parris Dunn and the Mark V dummy drill rifle, , the M16 ''Rubber Duck” and the CMP M1903 and M1 drill rifles. The Pattern 1914 DP rifles were converted by drilling a hole laterally through the chamber (and adjacent stock and handguard) and welding a steel rod in place, painting a red and white stripe around the action area, and stamping DP on just about every part. These rifles had seen hard use prior to conversion and usually show numerous stock repairs, as well as dings and bruises acquired throughout their career aggravated by clumsy handling by awkward recruits intimidated by screaming sergeants. A number of these came into the US in the 1980s or 90s, and sold for ridiculously low prices at the time, with most of them snatched up and stripped down for their actions to make sporters. This has left surviving examples rather scarce. A great addition for a British collection, or for the P1914/M1917 addict, or someone interested in ''drill rifles”. Overall condition is VG. The wood continues to weep a bit of the heavy grease they were packed in for storage, although we cleaned all we could. Even though incapable of firing with the drilled and plugged chamber, this still is considered a ''firearm” and must go to a FFL or C&R FFL. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF2965 - 6289 JAPANESE TYPE 99 7.7MM RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 2375 SERIES 22. Mum has been deeply ground and touched up with blue. Good representative example of typical Japanese infantry weapon of WW2. Unsanded stock with mellow old orange-brown color and assorted small to medium dings. Handguard has a crack in the upper section. Bolt numbers do not match, as is quite often the case. (Reportedly on some ships returning GI's to the states, they were forced to remove the bolts from souvenir rifles, and no one really cared about numbers when they got home). Has the AA sight wings, but monopod removed long ago. Good bore. About 90% blue finish on metal parts, although some may have been touched up. No cleaning rod or dust cover. $250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF3271 - 7853 BATTLE DAMAGED WW1 GERMAN GEWEHR 98 RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 9046T Made at Danzig in1905, matching barrel and receiver. Stock and trigger guard assembly are numbered 3238, but the guard and floorplate are renumbered for 9046 to match the action, so this must have been through some sort of repair/salvage operation early in the war. Stock is correct type for 1905 with the marking disc (rusty and illegible, unfortunately) and no grasping grooves on the side of the forend. Bolt numbers do not match, and the firing pin assembly is missing, and the exractor collar is messed up, but sufficient to hold it in place for display purposes. Now the neat part- About 3" x 2" chunk at the pistol grip is totally shattered and split out by a high velocity fragment of some sort, with the impact also causing a split alongside the receiver tang, and cracking upwards from the stock bolt. Stock has never been sanded or anything, and is now a light, dried out appearance. Metal parts with no finish, lots of roughness and light pitting. Someone cleaned off the rust (Idiots should have three day waiting period before buying wire brushes!). Lousy bore. Upper band is an incorrect replacement that looks okay. This neat rifle just has that "look" of a battle field relic, and will be a great addition to a WW1 collection, but is totally worthless for firing. However, as it was made after 1898, we still need to do all the paperwork to keep the BATF folks happy. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF3659 - 9610 SPANISH MODEL 1943 8MM MAUSER RIFLE MADE AT LA CORUNA IN 1950 SERIAL NUMBER P2560. Not matching numbers. Basically a K98k with an adaptor lug added to the standard Mauser bayonet bar so that the older bayonets for the M1893 and M1916 rifles could be used, and slightly different sling configuration. Unlike some of the earlier Spanish Mausers, these are well made of good materials. This has about 80-90% original blue finish, but mostly turning plum and covered with greasy residue, but should clean up to look better than it is right now. Bore is dirty but should clean to fine to excellent. A good example of the post-WW2 bolt action military rifles, obsolescent relics even as they were being made. This one has the standard Spanish crest receiver ring markings, not the Air Force marks, so you will know to look for yet another variation. Stock still has the old Interarms gold label from the 1960s. Not import marked. $325.00 (View Picture)

SMOF3899 - JAPANESE RIFLE TYPE 99 7.7MM (SERIES 10- "LAST DITCH") SERIAL NUMBER 59423 Made at Toriimatsu factory of Nagoya Arsenal. "Last Ditch" type made late in the war, with wood buttplate, fixed rear sight, no ears on the front sight. loose forend piece restrained by the bands. "Mum" is mostly visible, but defaced by chisel marks. Overall about 90+% of the very rough finish blue remains. Wooden buttplate shows wear on the top and bottom, and there is a chip out of the pistol grip on the right side, the latter probably done at time of manufacture. Missing the crude butt swivel which was held by a single screw. $249.00 (View Picture)

SMOF3919 - 10809- JAPANESE TYPE 38 6. 5MM CARBINE MADE AT MUKDEN (MANCHURIA)- SERIAL NUMBER 41326 (SERIES 6). Probably the nicest Type 38 carbine we have ever had, and perhaps the nicest we have ever seen. The 6.5mm Type 38 rifle was the standards Japanese Infantry rifle from 1906 until 1939 when the 7.7mm Type 99 was adopted. During that time the short Type 38 Carbine was standard for the Japanese cavalry, and made in very small numbers compared to the rifles. In 1931 the Japanese took over the Mukden Arsenal in Manchuria (in China) and a few years later began rifle and carbine production there, although in much smaller numbers than at Japanese homeland facilities. Apparently about 110,000 Type 38 rifles were made at Mukden, and 51,000 Type 38 Carbines. Of the type 38 carbines, collectors recognize three serial number blocks- two without any series designation and only the final 15,000 or so having the "series 6" series indicator. This carbine has about 97-98% original blue finish mixed with a little light fingerprint surface rusting here and there and two tiny patches of pitting (less than 1/4" diameter) on the trigger guard- one hidden by the floorplate. Interestingly, the outside of the flooplate is nicely finished and blued, but the inside is really rough and crude and bare metal, so they must have used the rust blue method instead of a dip process. Bolt handle, safety and floorplate all have number 32 with an illegible mark, and I am not sure if that indicates that they are matching to the gun (which ends in 326) or if mismatched. The underside of the bolt handle and the firing pin are marked 135. I will let someone who knows more about Japanese arms decide if this is matched or mismatched, but it sure is nice anyway. Trigger, bolt catch spring, floorplate catch and sight spring are all straw colored, mixed with darker staining. Bolt body is bright but handle and exposed part of the body are stained dark to almost blue appearance. Bright finished cleaning rod, but exposed portion is stained dark. Superb bright and sharp bore. Unsanded stock has nearly all of the original shellac finish and a pleasing reddish brown color. Only a few mostly very minor storage and handling dings in the wood. Even the buttplate retains most of the blue finish, although thinning and worn bright on the heel. Mum has been lightly ground with a few chisel marks, but faintly visible, and the Type 38 markings are mostly intact. Not import marked. If you want a great example of a Type 38 carbine from the scarcest maker, this is for you. $795.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4119 - 12202 - JAPANESE TYPE 99 RIFLE 7.7MM (SERIES 37- "LAST DITCH" TYPE). - Serial number 51823 made at Tokyo Juki Kogyo (Tokyo Rifle Manufacturing Company) under supervision of Kokura Arsenal. While much of Juki`s Series 37 production was fairly standard pattern Type 99 rifles, the last 10-20,000 ended up as last ditch types with shortcuts and decreasing quality. This series ends at about 58,941, so this is a really late war rifle. It has the wooden buttplate, rear sling swivel held by one screw, only two screws in the upper band and omission of the "Type 99" marking on the receiver ring and the front sight protective wings. It did keep adjustable sights and the full length stock. This example has the mum ground, mismatched bolt, and missing cleaning rod, but is a good representative example of a last ditch rifle. Blue finish has a grayish tone and some light surface rust that should clean off. Stock has assorted handling and storage dings, but has not been sanded or refinished. Just a nice souvenir rifle that some American soldier brought home from the Pacific theater but never received much attention. Fairly scarce maker. $249.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4363 - 13358 - BRAZIL MODEL 1908 7 X 57MM MAUSER LONG RIFLE MADE BY DWM. Serial number 8391a matching on receiver, bolt, and trigger guard, but floorplate is numbered 90. Nearly identical to the German Gewehr 98 rifle, the Brazilian Model 1908 has the longer handguard, and is 7 x 57mm Mauser caliber instead of 8 x 57mm. A fairly large number of these were purchased from DWM and this is one that was made by DWM in Berlin. (Others may be found marked DWM over Oberndorf, indicating they were delivered under a Mauser subcontract.) The Model 1908 was made in the long rifle version like this one, and also in a short rifle and a carbine version. About 1934 the Model 1908/34 was introduced, very similar to the earlier rifles except being in .30-06 caliber and made in Brazil which has an excellent reputation for quality arms production. Just a collection of Brazilian arms would be a fun goal, or examples from all the Latin American countries. Another collecting theme could be getting all the Gewehr 98 Mauser variants made for different countries. Don`t you love these great excuses you can use on your spouse to explain why you NEED another gun? This rifle is much better than the usual M1908s we have seen, and the action retains most of the original bright polished finish. Other metal parts were finished in blue, with about 85-90% remaining, some turning plum and mixed with a few scattered light rust freckles or patina. Stock is generally fine to excellent with some of the usual minor dings and bruises of an issued martial arm. However, there are two ugly gouges about 1/8" deep and 1" long on the left side of the butt, and there is a chip about 1" long x 3/4" wide missing by the buttplate tang. These can be repaired without too much work, or left alone. Bore is mostly bright and sharp, but has a number of clumps of stuff that may be dried grease or perhaps rust, so a good cleaning is needed to see exactly how good it will end up. This rifle comes complete with a sling and the special quick detach lower swivel so that it can be hooked to the butt, or to the trigger guard. Tiny import marks on the barrel near the muzzle. An uncommon rifle in very nice condition except for the stock boogers. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4377 - 9389 - JAPANESE 6. 5MM TYPE 38 CARBINE MADE BY KOISHIKAWA. Serial number 136182. About 90% original blue finish showing just normal wear. Trigger, bolt stop spring and rear sight spring all retain some or most of straw color. Stock assembly has old thick layer of varnish that has picked up some dirt and crud and could stand a gentle cleaning. Excellent bore. Numbers on bolt and upper band are mismatched to either the serial number of the assembly number on the bottom of the receiver. Mum has been ground, but patina now blends in with the finish. Cleaning rod missing. Very handsome example of these somewhat scarce Japanese arms. This one was reportedly a WW2 vet bring-back, but no further information was available. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4421 - LAST DITCH TYPE 99 JAPANESE WORLD WAR II RIFLE MADE NAGOYA ARSENAL. SERIAL NUMBER 83864 8TH SERIES. Caliber 7.7 mm. The Japan entered the industrial age with a vengeance in the 1860`s. Unlike the Chinese who purchased their small arms in Europe the Japanese insisted on developing and making their own small arms. By 1905 the Japanese Army had developed the strongest bolt actions rifle in the world when they adopted the Type 38 in 6.5 mm. In 1939 the military decided to increase the caliber of their rifles to 7.7 mm, and introduced the Type 99 rifle. It used the basic action of Type 38, and was the first military rifle to have a chrome lined barrel. Most Type 99 rifles saw service with Japanese army in Pacific theater, and it is the most comon rifle brought back by our soldiers.

This rifle was made as the Japanese simplified their small arms production to conserve scarce materials, and increase speed. These are sometimes called "Last Ditch" rifles, but were more properly known as "substitute" rifles. The metal buttplate was replaced with a piece of wood secured by three nails, the monopod and aircraft sights were discontinued, the front barrel band-bayonet lug was welded to the barrel.

This rifle was made as the Nagoya arsenal switched over to the simplified design. There are coarse machining lines on the barrel, and the front barrel band is welded to the barrel, but the stock is one piece rather than two. There is some wear on the wooden butt plate. The Imperial property mark, the chrysanthemum, has been ground down, and the finish on the receiver shows some rough machining lines. The bolt, and all its internal parts match the receiver serial number. The bolt handle and safety knob are also simplified for faster production. The bore has sharp riflings, but is dark in the grooves. We think some of this will clean up with a good scrubbing. Overall a good example of the commonest Japanese rifle used in World War II. $250.00 (View Picture)

Restoration Projects

SMOF5378 - JAPANESE ARISAKA T-38 RECEIVER SERIAL NUMBER 92 Series 26, manufactured at Nagoya Arsenal. $25.00 (View Picture)

**Hold** **HOLD** SMOF5379 - BARRELED RECEIVER - ARISAKA T-38 SERIAL NUMBER 40992 Series 26 manufactured by Nagoya. $25.00 (View Picture)

**Hold** **HOLD** SMOF5380 - BARRELED RECEIVER - ARISAKA T-38 SERIAL NUMBER 73747 Manufactured at by Kokura series 24. $25.00 (View Picture)

**Hold** **HOLD** SMOF5708 - BARRELED RECEIVER - ARISAKA T-99 SERIAL NUMBER 19748 Series 22 manufactured by Tokyo Juki Kogyo under Nagoya. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5709 - BARRELED RECEIVER - ARISAKA T-99 SERIAL NUMBER 6691 Series 6 manufactured by Nagoya. $25.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5189 - WINCHESTER RECEIVER AND TRIGGER GUARD FOR A BRITISH PATTERN 14 RIFLE MADE BY WINCHESTER SERIAL W157760 The British Army, charged with maintaining order in a world wide empire, adopted a bolt action rifle firing a rimmed cartridge in 1892. After their experience of being wounded and killed by the 7 mm Mauser rifles during the Boer War, the British Army decided to adopt a new rifle in 7 mm using the Mauser bolt system. This rifle was called the Pattern 1913, and enough were made for trials by selected infantry units in 1913-14. The outbreak of World War I in August 1914 stopped the plan to adopt a new rifle, and the British Army fought World War I with their Lee Enfields.

The British Army contracted with three U.S. arms makers to produce the Pattern 1913. This rifle was called the Pattern 1914 rifle. Contracts were issued to Winchester, Remington, and Eddystone, a division of Remington, and several hundred thousand rifles were made. In one of the great ironies of history when the U.S. entered the War in April 1917, the U.S. could not made enough Model 1903 “Springfield” rifles, and turned to these firearms makers with existing equipment, changed the caliber to 30-06, and the Pattern 14 became the U.S. Model 1917, equipping the majority of U.S. troops who fought in France.

This receiver was in a rifle made by Winchester. The floorplate, and magazine are also included. The action has the letters DP inscribed on the trigger guard and bolt, but it intact. The Pattern 14 receivers are valued as the basis for magnum caliber sporting rifles because of their size and strength. $225.00 (View Picture)

Classic & Collectible Commercial Longarms
(post-1898)

**Hold** **SOLD** SMOF5639 - SPORTERIZED JAPANESE TYPE 38 RIFLE BY NAGOYA NOW IN .300 SAVAGE CALIBER - Serial Number 63350. A very nicely done job with a new sporter stock (with a chip at the toe) that looks nice and fits well. Nicely refinished. Has Lyman micrometer rear sight (probably worth nearly $50 by itself!) and Lyman front sight. No idea who did the work, but it looks like it was done by a competent gunsmith. $175.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF5490 - 19552 - HANDSOME CLASSIC GERMAN MAUSER 98 SPORTER- .30-06 caliber, Double set triggers, Mannlicher stock - Serial number 535 marked on bottom of the barrel and the side is marked WENDLAND BROTHERS & CO, CHICAGO, ILL, undoubtedly the importers/retailers for this superb quality product of a fine German gun maker. Other barrel markings include Made in Germany, KRUPP STAHL, St.M.G. 10gr., [proof mark], crown over B, 7.7mm, 63 ½, H over star, KRUPP ESSEN, 535 [heart]. Probably made in the 1930s.

The barrel is 23 inches long, octagon at the breech, tapering toward the muzzle, changing to round, with a full length matted rib. Proof markings are consistent with the .30-06 cartridge (nominally 7.62 x 63mm) and rounds chamber well. However, we sell all guns as collector items only, and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing, so please have the gunsmith verify that is correct caliber.)

The receiver has a color case hardened finish. At one time it had German claw style mounts installed, but they have been removed and the mounting locations neatly filled with the block at the front and plug screws at the rear. The barrel has an excellent tangent ramp rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. The trigger guard has very high quality double set triggers installed, and the sear is the appropriate lever type for use with double set triggers. The trigger guard has tastefully executed engraving and color case hardened finish. The bolt body is blued with finish wear from operation, and the bolt sleeve and safety are color case hardened. The underside of the bolt handle is flattened and it is checkered on the upper and lower sides of the knob.

The straight grained walnut stock is skillfully made, with the traditional European flat panels alongside the action, a neat oval cheek rest and finely checkered pistol grip. The buttplate, grip cap and Schnabel forend tip are all horn, the preferred European material for find sporting arms. The full length Mannlicher style stock has an angled cut which permits disassembly and packing the whole rifle in a case or package about 31 inches long, handy if headed off to safari or something. The disassembly cut has a horn place neatly installed and we believe this is factory work, not Bubba’s duffle bag cut. There is a narrow sling swivel near the butt, and the portion of the forend remaining with the barrel has a transverse plug (wood?) probably taking the place of a forward swivel, but easily replaced if you wanted to. There is a tiny chip, and a small crack at the rear of the receiver tang but they do not appear to affect structural strength, and the tang inletting should be opened just a hair to prevent further problems there.

Overall this is a wonderful example of a high class German hunting rifle, with the expected fine German workmanship, and in the classic style which also pleases American tastes. A good set trigger assembly for a 98 Mauser is worth a couple hundred bucks all by themselves, so this whole rifle is a real bargain at only $895.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5386 - 19138 - SAVAGE MODEL 333 12 GAGE DOUBLE BARREL OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN (MADE BY VALMET) - SERIAL NUMBER 104506 The Savage 333 is a high quality shotgun, made by Valmet in Finland in the 1970s, basically the Valmet Model 412 under the Savage label. It has a ventilated rib, 28 inch barrels bored modified and full (18.5 on the upper and 18.4 on the lower) with a single selective trigger, auto ejectors and cocking indicators. These are reportedly a Finnish re-design of the German Kreighoff which traces its roots back to the Remington 32. They are specifically designed to work in the coldest conditions and all the "controls" are designed to work with gloved hands. These were offered in 26, 28 and 30 inch lengths and the latter was offered in 3” as well as standard 2 ¾” chambers.

This example is in used excellent condition with just a few blemishes on the stock and the start of some wear on the sharp edges. Bore and mechanics seem to be excellent plus to about new. $650.00 (View Picture)