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Portuguese Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” Percussion Breechloading Pistol – Scarce Military Contract
Good condition antique Portuguese contract Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” percussion breechloading pistol in .451 caliber. Mechanically functions fine and has nice manufacturer markings. One of 1,000 purchased by Portugal. Metal is “in the white” with some graying and light pitting. Bore is good, mostly bright, with strong rifling and some pitting. Stock has original finish…
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WWII German 98k Mauser Kriegsmodell Rifle
Very good condition WWII German 98k Mauser rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “Mod. 98” on the receiver ring with code “bnz45” for manufacture by Steyr in 1945. Rifle is a rare late war Kriegsmodell, made without a bayonet lug or band spring, with bands held by screws, and with…
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WWII U.S. Model 03A3 Springfield Rifle
Excellent condition WWII US Model 03A3 Springfield Rifle in .30-06 caliber that was manufactured by Remington, as marked on the receiver. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all Remington parts. Barrel is dated “6-43” for June 1943. Metal finish is excellent original parkerized and blued. Bore is bright and excellent with strong two-groove rifling….
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Italian Model 1856/67 Carcano Needle Gun Sharpshooter’s Carbine
Very good condition original antique Italian Model 1856/67 Carcano needle gun sharpshooter’s carbine in .72 caliber. Missing the needle, otherwise mechanically functions fine, Metal finish is original “in the white” with some scattered pitting. 31 3/8” barrel has original sights and bayonet lug. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a little…
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WWII French Mle 1936 MAS Bolt Action Rifle
Very good condition WWII French Mle 1936 MAS bolt action rifle in 7.5 x 54mm caliber. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the floorplate, including receiver, bolt, triggerguard, forestock, and buttstock. Metal finish is original black paint showing some wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock…
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Antique New Orleans Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
Good condition original antique American double barrel percussion shotgun. Both locks are marked “BROWNSON SLOCUM & HOPKINS”. Barrel rib is marked “LONDON FINE TWIST”. This maker was located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and this gun may have seen Confederate use during the Civil War. Right side nipple is missing. Right side trigger return spring does…