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History’s Best Finds – June 8–14

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The Finnish Mosin That Outshot the World’s Best Rifles

Very good condition WWII Finnish Civil Guard Model 28/30 Mosin Nagant Rifle in 7.62 x 54r caliber that is a rare commercial sales example, marked “SAKO RIIHMAKI” on the barrel with the gearwheel logo and dated 1939. Only 1,600 such rifles were produced from 1935-41. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has matching serial numbers on the barrel and bolt. Floorplate is unnumbered and buttplate does not match. 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. Complete with correct original cleaning rod.

A rare Finnish Mosin Nagant variant that will make a fine addition to a collection!
Some rifles tell a story—this one helped write history.

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The Rifle That Helped Win a World War – in Exceptional Condition!

Excellent condition US military M1 Garand semi auto rifle in .30-06 caliber that was manufactured by Springfield Armory, as marked on the receiver, and is serial number 5859xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1955. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all correct parts. Barrel is dated “4-55” for April 1955. Metal finish is excellent original parkerized. Receiver has a few pits and a scratch above the clip latch, NOT a crack. Bore is bright and excellent with sharp rifling. Stock has nice original finish and shows a few normal handling marks. Left side of stock has a DOD eagle cartouche below the rear of the receiver. Underside of wrist has a “circle P” cartouche. Rifle comes with original CMP certificate of authenticity. A superb M1 Garand that will make an excellent addition to a collection. Getting hard to find in this condition!

From the battlefields of history to the hands of collectors, the M1 Garand remains an American legend.

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Made in 1879! Antique Colt Double Barrel Survived Nearly 150 Years

Very good condition original antique Colt Model 1878 double barrel 12 gauge shotgun that is serial number 1xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1879. Mechanically functions fine. Locks and receiver case colors are mostly worn away. Triggerguard and buttplate have original blue finish showing some wear. 28” Damascus barrels have original brown finish showing some normal wear. Bores are good, bright with some pitting. Stock is the scarce straight wrist type and has nice original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side of wrist has a crack behind the lock. Wrist and forend have nice original checkering. A hard to find very early Colt Model 1878 double barrel shotgun that will make a fine addition to a collection!

Before the turn of the century, this shotgun was already making history. Now it stands as a remarkable survivor from America’s golden age of firearms.

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Scoped for War:ZF41-Sighted 98K Mauser Still Turns Heads Today

Very good condition WWII German 98k Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that is marked “ar 42” on the receiver ring for manufacture by Mauser Borsigwalde in 1942. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Rifle has original Zf 41 scope and rail. Scope has original blue finish showing some normal wear. Optics are a little hazy. Original reticle is present. Marked “fzg” for manufacture by Feinmechanik eGmbH. Mount is marked “duv” for Berlin Lubecker and has original blue finish showing some normal wear. Fits rail fine. Comes with original carrying case that has nice original tan paint and is marked “jvb” with a Waffenamt. Rifle has original blue finish showing some normal wear. Bore is good, mostly bright with strong rifling and some pitting. Stock has been sanded. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and front sight hood. A nice original WWII German 98k Mauser Zf 41 sniper rifle. From the battlefields of World War II to today’s collections, few rifles capture history quite like an original scoped 98K Mauser.

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The Experimental German Rifle That Changed Military History

Good condition antique German Doersch & Baumgarten experimental trials needle gun rifle in .70 caliber. The needle is loose but included. The bolt does not stop when withdrawn. Otherwise mechanically functions fine. Left side of barrel has Belgian proof marks. Metal finish is original bright with some gray and brown patina. 36” barrel has a dark bore with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Buttstock has some worm holes. Complete with a replaced cleaning rod. A rare needle gun that will make a fine addition to a collection.

Some firearms were issued by the thousands. Others were built to test the future. This is one of those rare survivors.

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This Italian Artillery Musket Has Witnessed Over 165 Years of History

Good condition original antique Italian Model 1859 short rifled musket in .71 caliber that was issued to speciality troops such as artillery and engineers. Lock has Napoli (Naples) arsenal markings. Barrel is dated 1859. Mechanically functions fine. Metal is bright with some scattered pitting and has been cleaned. 29 ¾” barrel has a dark bore with good rifling. Stock has been lightly refinished. Left side buttstock has a small cursive letters marking and 1859 date. Complete with correct original ramrod and socket bayonet. Bayonet is in good condition and fits musket fine. Bayonet is cleaned bright with some pitting. Complete with working lock ring. A hard to find Italian musket that will make a fine addition to a collection.

Long before modern warfare, soldiers carried muskets like this across battlefields and fortifications. Now, this remarkable survivor preserves a piece of 19th-century military history.

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Precision Through the Decades: Swedish M/41B Sniper Rifle

Built for precision, preserved through history, and admired by collectors worldwide—this Swedish sniper is a true classic.

Very good condition Swedish M/41 B Mauser sniper rifle in 6.5 x 55mm caliber. Originally manufactured as a Model 1896 rifle by Carl Gustafs in 1915, as marked on the receiver, and later arsenal converted to a sniper. Receiver side rail has original scope mount, but scope itself is absent. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has all matching serial numbers. Metal finish is nice original blue showing very little wear. Bore is very good with strong rifling and a little dark in the grooves. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock has original bore condition marking disc and ammo data plate. Has an original Swedish added, removable, semi pistol grip. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and leather sling. A nice example for your collection.

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Worn by Luftwaffe: WWII German Flying Jacket with Original Insignia

Very good condition original WWII German Luftwaffe flying jacket. Shows some normal wear and staining. Complete including buttons and working zippers. Nice original Luftwaffe eagle and Leutnant rank sleeve insignias. A rare and desirable Luftwaffe flight jacket that will make a fine addition to a collection. MEASUREMENTS ARE:

SHOULDERS 18”

CHEST 40”

WAIST 40”

SLEEVES 25”

From the cockpit to the collector’s display, this jacket represents a fascinating piece of aviation history.

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Original WWII German Army Medical Officer Visor Cap

Very good condition original WWII German army medical officer visor cap. Shows some normal wear and has nice saddle shape. Nice original insignias and chinstrap. Leather sweatband is soft and supple with some wear and has a repair. Lining shows some wear and staining. Nice honest cap for your collection.

More than a uniform piece, this visor cap represents the men tasked with saving lives amid the chaos of war.

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Rare "Rope Hole" Arisaka! A WWII Japanese Type 99

Very good condition WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle in 7.7 x 58mm caliber that has a full untouched mum on the receiver ring and was manufactured as part of the 27thSeries by Tokyo Juki Kogyo. Rifle is NOT import marked and has matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt body, and extractor. Safety and firing pin do not match. Rifle is a rare “rope sling” variant with a drilled hole in the buttstock. Other late war features include pinned front band, separate “trapped” forend, short handguard, simple peep rear sight, and wooden buttplate. Metal finish is original blue showing wear to brown patina. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Underside of buttstock has some chew/chatter marks. Complete with a rope sling that appears to be original period. Every mark tells a story, and every surviving detail adds to the history. This rare Type 99 is a remarkable glimpse into the final years of WWII production.

** NOT original period rope sling, a more modern replacement.*

Bid now and add this scarce Type 99 Arisaka “Rope Hole” rifle with intact mum to your collection before it’s gone!

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Weekly Hot Items – June 1st | Summer Is Here

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Winchester's Wartime Legend: The Rare "WIN-13" M1 Garandxt Here

Very good condition WWII US military M1 Garand semi auto rifle in .30-06 caliber that was manufactured by Winchester, as marked on the receiver, and is serial number “1626xxx”, which dates it to manufacture in May 1945. Rifle has the desirable “WIN 13” marking on the receiver leg and is part of the last 40,000 Winchester M1 Garands produced at the end of the war. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all Winchester parts. Has the lock bar rear sight and an uncut op rod. Metal finish is nice reparkerized. Bore is good, bright with good rifling that shows some normal wear. Stock has original finish and shows some normal wear and handling marks. Left side of stock has light “W.R.A. G.H.D.” and “ordnance wheel” cartouches below the receiver. Underside of wrist has a light “circle P” cartouche.

Step back into WWII history and explore this scarce Winchester M1 Garand.

The Luger Setup Every WWI Collector Dreams About

Very good condition original WWI Imperial German LP-08 Artillery Luger pistol snail drum magazine that is a Nurnberg 1st Issue, Type 2 example. Nice original blue metal finish. Mechanically functions fine. Comes with original dustcover that has nice original black paint. Also complete with correct original pouch that is in good plus condition. Canvas shows some normal wear and staining. Leather parts are pliable. The main flap strap is a replacement. A nice WWI German artillery Luger snail drum magazine!

This scarce complete LP-08 Artillery Luger rig is a true piece of WWI history. Check out GunBroker for more rare military collectibles and historic finds!

The Battle Rifle That Armed the Free World

Excellent condition DSA SA58 metric pattern FAL semi auto rifle in 7.62 NATO (.308 Win.) caliber. Mechanically excellent and comes with one 20-round magazine. Excellent original black metal finish with a few minor handling marks. 21” barrel has a Browning long style flash hider. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Black plastic stock has a few minor handling marks. Comes with DSA manual. A nice FAL that will make a fun shooter! Own a piece of military history!

This DSA SA58 Metric Pattern FAL combines legendary Cold War heritage with modern craftsmanship

A Frontier Legend: The Winchester 1892 That Helped Win the West

Very good condition antique Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .32 W.C.F. caliber that is serial number 74xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1895. Mechanically functions fine. Metal finish is nice original blue showing a little normal wear. 24” round barrel has original sights. Bore is good, gray with strong rifling and a little pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some handling marks.

Step back into the Old West with this antique 1895-manufactured Winchester Model 1892 in .32 W.C.F. Check it out today and add a true piece of American firearms history to your collection.

From Imperial Russia: An 1895 Mosin-Nagant Survivor

Very good condition antique Imperial Russian Model 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle in 7.62 x 54r caliber that was manufactured by Chatellerault Arsenal in France in 1895, as marked on the barrel. Rifle was captured and reissued by the Finns and has the Finnish army “boxed SA” property marking on the left side of the barrel shank. Rifle is NOT import marked. Bolt was Finn renumbered to match the barrel. Floorplate and buttplate do not match. Metal finish is Finn arsenal reblue showing some normal wear. Bore is good with strong rifling and a little gray. Has been counter bored at the muzzle. Finnish stock has original finish and shows a few normal handling marks. Right side buttstock has a Finn arms depot cartouche. Complete with correct original cleaning rod and Finn sling swivels. A nice example of a rare Chatellerault manufactured M91 Mosin Nagant Rifle.

Discover a remarkable piece of Imperial Russian history with this 1895 Chatellerault-manufactured Mosin-Nagant rifle.

France's Forgotten Battle Rifle: The MAS 1944

Excellent condition French Mle 1944 MAS semi auto rifle in 7.5 x 54mm caliber. Mechanically functions fine. Rifle is import marked on the barrel and has all matching serial numbers including receiver, forestock, buttstock, and bolt. Metal finish is nice original black enamel paint and gray phosphate showing very little wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish crisp edges with a few normal handling marks. Left side buttstock and underside of forestock have sharp clear matching serial numbers. Complete with correct original spike bayonet that stores in a tube under the barrel. A beautiful example of a hard to find French Mle 1944 MAS semi auto rifle!

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A Sword from the Age of Revolution and Empire

Fair condition original Revolutionary War-Napoleonic War era British cavalry sword that is maker marked “GILL” on the right ricasso. 24 7/8” blade has brown and gray patina wth pitting throughout. Edge has many nicks and dings. Has a brazed repair. Brass hilt has nice looking patina and a small missing piece. Leather covered grip shows some wear. No scabbard.

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The Colt Thunderer: A Wild West Classic

Good condition antique Colt Model 1877 Thunderer double action revolver in .41 Long Colt caliber that is serial number 36xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1892. Mechanically functions fine in both single and double actions. I believe the gun has had a professional trigger job as it functions so well. Gun has all matching numbers. Metal finish is reblued, in excellent condition. 4 ½” barrel has a good bore, somewhat dark, with good average rifling and some pitting. Hard rubber grips show some wear. Right side has a chip at the butt.

Step back into the Old West with this antique 1892-manufactured Colt Model 1877 Thunderer.

An Ottoman Empire Mauser with a Story to Tell

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. Metal finish is original blue showing some wear and a few spots of pitting. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a few pits. Stock ahs original finish and shows some normal handling marks. 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.

Explore a fascinating piece of Ottoman military history with this antique Model 1887 Mauser featuring great markings and historic character.

A Flintlock from the Age of Kings and Empires

Good condition antique Brazilian contract British New Land Pattern flintlock pistol in .65 caliber. Lock has the King Pedro cypher. Barrel has British proof marks. The hammer has a leather spacer between it and the lockplate. Mechanically needs adjustment as the hammer does not have a far throw back. Metal is cleaned bright with some scattered gray and brown patina. 9” barrel has a good smooth bore that is a little dark. Stock has original finish and shows some wear and handling marks. Underside of forend has a repair patch. Grip has some carving. Complete with correct original captive ramrod.

Step into the early 19th century with this Brazilian Contract British New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol. Explore a rare piece of international military history and add it to your collection today!

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