Rare WWII Japanese Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle—Built for the Airborne!
Very good condition WWII Japanese Type 2 Arisaka Paratrooper Rifle in 7.7 x 58mm caliber that was manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal. Mum has a struck “X”, but is NOT ground. Rifle is NOT import marked and has matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt body, extractor, safety, and front band. Barrel does not match and is “732” instead of the correct “731”. Also has correct separate set of matching numbers on the various takedown parts. Note that the front part of the takedown mechanism was probably renumbered. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Underside of buttstock has two small kanji character inspector proof marks. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and anti-aircraft rear sight wings. A rare WWII Japanese Type 2 Arisaka Paratrooper Rifle that will make an excellent addition to a collection.
Developed for Japanese paratroopers during WWII, the scarce Type 2 Arisaka featured a takedown design that allowed the rifle to separate into two sections for easier transport during airborne operations.
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Rare Prussian Prototype—The Model 1862 Dreyse Needle Gun!
Very good condition antique Imperial German Prussian Model 1862 Dreyse “needle gun” rifle that is a prototype “improved” model with a shorter receiver and bolt. Maker marked “Gu.S Suhl” on the right rear of the receiver. The “needle” is missing, otherwise mechanically functions fine. Rifle has all matching serial numbers. Receiver and bolt are original “in the white” with some gray and brown patina. Remaining metal finish is original brown. Bore is very good, mostly bright, with strong rifling and some pitting near the muzzle. Stock has original finish and shows some handling marks and scratches. Complete with correct original clearing rod. A rare Dreyse needle gun variation that will make an excellent addition to a collection!
The Dreyse Needle Gun was an early breech-loading military rifle that gave Prussian soldiers a major advantage over muzzle-loading arms. This antique Model 1862 prototype represents an important stage in the development of the revolutionary rifle system that helped transform 19th-century warfare.
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Scoped WWII Rarity—The duv 42 Mauser 98K with ZF 41!
Good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “duv 42” on the receiver ring for manufacture by Berlin Lubecker in 1942. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Several parts were renumbered. Rifle is complete with an original Zf 41 sniper scope and mount. Scope has original blue finish and is marked with code “cxn”. Optics are a little hazy, but original reticle is present. Mount is marked with code “duv”. Fits rifle fine. Metal finish is original blue showing some wear. Bore is gray and pitted with worn rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Underside of buttstock has a matching serial number. Complete with correct original cleaning rod, front sight hood, and leather sling. A good example of a Zf 41 98k Mauser rifle for your collection.
Manufactured in 1942 by Berliner-Lübecker Maschinenfabrik under the code “duv,” this Karabiner 98k is paired with an original ZF 41 sniper scope. The compact optic was introduced during WWII to give selected German infantrymen improved accuracy at extended distances.
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Good condition antique US Model 1795 flintlock musket in .71 caliber. This interesting example is marked “US” on the lock and has a few proof marks on the barrel. Metal has nice looking brown patina. 41 ½” barrel has a dark pitted smooth bore. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side of stock has carved “HW” in the flat opposite the lock. Complete with correct original ramrod and a wooden tompion that may be a reproduction. An interesting US M1795 flintlock musket that will make a fine addition to a collection.
The U.S. Model 1795 was the first standardized military musket manufactured by the United States, with production beginning at the Springfield and Harpers Ferry armories. Based largely on the French Charleville design, it served during the early republic and the War of 1812.
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SS-Marked WWII Rarity—Matching Mauser DSM 34 Training Rifle!
Very good condition WWII German Mauser DSM 34 (Deutsches Sportmodell) bolt action .22 LR caliber training rifle that has nice manufacturer markings on the receiver including the Mauser banner. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Rifle shows rare and desirable SS use with an “RF SS” cartouche in the right side buttstock indicating issue by the Reichsfuhrung SS Amt (SS Leadership Office). Metal finish is original blue showing some wear and some scattered pitting. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. A rare SS marked DSM .22 training rifle that will make a fine addition to a collection!
The Mauser Deutsches Sportmodell 1934 was a bolt-action .22-caliber training rifle patterned after Germany’s military service rifles. Used to teach marksmanship and rifle handling, this example is especially notable for its matching numbers and SS marking in the stock.
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Cold War Heavy Hitter—Polish SG-43 Goryunov Parts Kit!
Very good condition Polish SG 43 Goryunov machine gun parts kit. Includes live barrel, bolt, cut receiver pieces, grips, and more. Nice original metal finish. Barrel and rear sight base are mismatched, other parts appear to be matching numbered. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Nice SG 43 parts kit!
The SG-43 Goryunov was a belt-fed, air-cooled machine gun introduced by the Soviet Union during WWII to replace the older Maxim design. Poland later manufactured and fielded versions of this rugged system, making this attractive parts kit with its live barrel an interesting piece of Eastern Bloc military history.
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Spanish-American War Classic— U.S. Krag-Jørgensen Rifle!
Very good condition antique US Model 1892/96 Krag Jorgensen Rifle in .30-40 caliber that is marked “U.S. / 1894. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 6462.” on the receiver. Originally made as a Model 1892 and later arsenal updated to Model 1896 configuration. Metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Bore is fair, a little gray, with worn rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side of wrist has an 1895 dated “JSA” inspector cartouche. Underside of wrist has a “circle P” cartouche. A nice antique American Krag Rifle that will make a fine addition to a collection.
The U.S. Model 1892/96 Krag-Jørgensen was America’s first standard-issue smokeless-powder service rifle. Chambered in .30-40 Krag, it served during the Spanish-American War and is especially collectible with its JSA 1895 inspector’s cartouche.
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Ottoman Empire Rarity—The Model 1887 Mauser Rifle!
Very good condition antique Ottoman (Turkish) Model 1887 Mauser Rifle in 9.5 x 60R caliber that has Oberndorf manufacturer markings (in Arabic) on the receiver and the Sultan Tughra crest on the barrel. Rifle is NOT import marked and has matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel. Bolt does not match but is correct Ottoman M1887. The magazine tube cap lock button is missing. Otherwise mechanically functions fine including working magazine cutoff. Metal has mostly brown patina. Bore is good and bright with strong rifling and a little pitting. Stock shows wear and handling marks. Left side of stock has a long crack below the receiver. 270,000 Model 1887 Mauser Rifles were delivered to the Ottoman Empire, but very few survive today due to heavy use in the Balkan conflicts and WWI. A rare Mauser model that will make a fine addition to a collection!
The Ottoman Model 1887 was among the empire’s earliest Mauser-pattern military rifles, developed as the Ottoman Army modernized its forces in the late 19th century. Its prominent Turkish markings reflect its imperial service and make it a fascinating artifact of Ottoman military history.
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