August 19 2023, Australian Fine Arms Auction

I. HOLLIS & SONS WESTLEY IMPROVED MARTINI SPORTING RIFLE

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450 calibre; 26" barrel with vg. bore & strongly defined rifling; dark plum patina to metalwork, some mottled surface oxidation staining; I. HOLLIS & SONS LONDON. marked to top of barrel, AMMUNITION No. 1 CARTRIDGE to top of breech; WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT ACTION stamp to lhs of action, I. HOLLIS & SONS engraved to rhs; British proofs to rhs of barrel; action locks up with strong springs & sears; flip up rear sight with 5 " 9 graduations; sling stud to underside of barrel & stock; steel buttplate; woodwork presents fair, patchy poor finish to stock & forewood, some v. fine hairline cracks to head of stock; overall in vg. wo & f. to g. cond. #52 N/L Would grade up significantly with some minor work.

Starting Bid

AU$800

Sold AU$1,800

Est.

AU$1,200 - AU$1,600

EDDYSTONE MOD. 1917 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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Description

30-06 Sprg. cal; 6 rnd integral magazine; 26" barrel with fine bore, bright with sharply defined rifling throughout; thinning blued finish to metalwork; top of breech U.S., MODEL OF 1917 over EDDYSTONE over serial no. 418227, lhs of action marked with flaming ordnance bomb which is additionally marked to bolt & top of barrel, the latter accompanied by E over 3 " 18; bolt cycles smoothly, crisp trigger; flip up knurled factory peep rear sight with 2 to 16 graduations; sling swivels to nose cap, barrel band & underside of stock; fitted with period canvas NOBUCKL marked sling; steel buttplate with trap; woodwork presents v. well, some minor scattered handling marks & light dings; vg. metal to wood fit; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #418227 L/R One of the better examples to come through the auctions.

Starting Bid

AU$800

Sold AU$2,000

Est.

AU$1,000 - AU$1,400

MARTINI HENRY ARTILLERY CARBINE

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Description

577-450 cal; 21 1/2" round barrel with g. bore & strongly defined Henry rifling, some fine pitting in grooves; dark smoky-grey patina to barrel, mottled plum-grey patina to action some scattered patches of pitting & light vice marks to sides; cypher over V.R. over indistinctive marks obscured by small patch of pitting over, 1892, crown, broad arrow, III. over I.; WD & broad arrow marks to lhs of action & several other areas incl. barrel bands, lever, cleaning rod etc; action operating well, locks up tight, strong sears & springs; 6 to 12 graduated rear sight & blade front sight; flared steel cleaning rod; woodwork sound, g. overall cond., several handling marks & shallow dings to stock & forewood, free from cracks; several marks incl. 293T, broad arrow marks & ENFIELD WD roundel marked to rhs of stock; some chips to edge of stock around steel buttplate; overall in vg. wo & f. to g. cond. #293 N/L

Starting Bid

AU$1,000

Sold AU$1,600

Est.

AU$1,400 - AU$1,800

MAUSER MOD. 1896 B/A RIFLE

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Description

7 x 57m/m cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 29 1/2" barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling throughout; mottled brown patina to majority of metalwork with patchy original nitre blued finish to magazine lifter, bolt release; lhs of action marked DWM full name over BERLIN., lhs of breech marked additionally with BNP proofs, O.V.S. over 7654 which is marked again below to woodwork; lhs of barrel marked with 7 x 57mm & BNP proofs; bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears & springs; rear sights with 4 to 20 graduations; sling swivels to front barrel band & underside of stock, no cleaning rod; steel buttplate; woodwork presents well, in sound cond, some handling marks & nicks in areas; rhs of stock crudely marked HT COODT, rhs with similar marks; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #7654 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$700

Passed

Est.

AU$1,200 - AU$1,700

MAUSER MOD. 1895 B/A CARBINE

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Description

7 x 57m/m cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 18 1/2" barrel with fair bore, well defined rifling but grooves & dark & dirty in areas, some minor pits; smoky grey patina to metalwork, some fine pitting to barrel; lhs of breech marked 4291 & proofs, lhs of action MOD. MAUSER 1896 over LUDW. LOEWE & Co BERLIN. marked to lhs of action; non matching bolt cycles smoothly, strong springs & sears; matching steel cleaning rod & all other visible numbers to small parts are matching; 4 to 12 graduated rear sight, std. front sight; sling swivel to rhs of barrel band & rhs of stock with sling swivel with saddle ring; woodwork is sound, no movement but several repairs & grafts to wrist, has been broken through; lhs of stock carved with H.W.. ROUSSEAU over BOOMPLAATS over O.V.S., rhs of stock marked HWR; steel buttplate; overall in g. wo & f. cond. #4291 L/R Rifle features on page 212 in Carvings from the Veldt Pt.2 by David George

Starting Bid

AU$1,200

Sold AU$1,500

Est.

AU$1,500 - AU$1,900

I. HOLLIS & SONS MARTINI HENRY SPORTING RIFLE

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Description

577-450 cal; 26" round barrel with g. bore & well defined Henry rifling, some fine pitting in areas; dark plum-brown patina to majority of metalwork, some fine pitting in patches to barrel & action; rhs of action engraved I. HOLLIS & SONS, engraved additionally to top of barrel with LONDON.; British proofs to barrel; serial no. 16318 & faint W.D. mark to underside of action; action operating well, strong springs & sears; 5 to 10 graduated rear sights & blade front sight; cocking indicator to rhs of action; sling stud to underside of barrel & stock; woodwork in vg. overall cond, walnut straight stock with sharply defined chequering to wrist & forend; horn forend tip, steel buttplate; vacant steel escutcheon to underside of stock; overall in vg. wo & g. cond. #16318 N/L

Starting Bid

AU$800

Sold AU$900

Est.

AU$1,000 - AU$1,400

MARTINI-ENFIELD TWO-BAND S/S RIFLE

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Description

577-450 cal; 33" barrel with vg. bore, bright with strongly defined rifling throughout, some super fine pitting in areas; dark mottled plum patina to majority of metalwork, some scattered handling marks; rhs of action marked with faint cypher over V.R., ENFIELD, 1887, crown, broad arrow, IV., I.; proofs to rhs of breech; V.R. & WD broadarrow marks to lhs of breech & several other parts incl. lever, barrel bands, nose cap etc; Hindi marks to trigger guard; action operating well, strong sears & springs, cocking indicator to rhs of action; distinctive long lever; 100 to 400 graduated rear sights, std, front sight; sling swivels to front band & trigger guard; original steel cleaning rod; woodwork presents well, some light handling marks & scattered dings overall; armourers repair to underside of wrist, under lever; several Hindi character marks to rhs incl. boxed cartouche, RAWUL-PINDI roundel under R.P. 1908; fitted with g. cond, period bayonet, blade in vg. cond., frog & grip leather with some scuffs; Hindi mags to frog steel; overall in vg. wo & g. to vg cond. #2716 N/L

Starting Bid

AU$1,200

Passed

Est.

AU$1,600 - AU$2,000

JOH. FANZOI S/S B/O HUNTING RIFLE

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Description

222 Rem. cal; 23 3/4" barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling; blued finish to barrel thinning slightly, presents well; silver steel finish to action; top of barrel engraved JOH. FANZOI, FERLACH, AUSTRIA.; full coverage of leaf & vine engraving to sides of action with buck & doe to underside of action, muntjac/goat to trigger guard; mechanically exc., action locks up tight & on face, top lever, single trigger with set actuation lever to top tang; express style sights, fixed rear, ramp front; fitted with German 4 x 32m/m SEITENVERS TELLUNUNG marked scope with clear optics, on quick detachable mounts; sling stud to underside of barrel & stock; woodwork presents very well, some light handling marks overall, chip to toe of stock & buttplate; skip line chequering to grip & forewood is sharply defined; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #064-66 L/R An interesting rifle in classic calibre

Starting Bid

AU$1,800

Sold AU$2,150

Est.

AU$2,250 - AU$2,750

B.S.A. CADET RIFLE

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Description

32-20 (32WCF) cal; 25 1/4" barrel with mirror bore & crisp rifling, some dirty patches, vg. overall; blued finish to barrel presents well, thinning plum finish to action with some super fine pitting peppering lhs of action; lhs of action & top of barrel marked with BSA full name, lhs of action marked with B.S.A. & piled arms trademark; rhs of action marked COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA over VIC over 18502, 43854 marked near breech; 310 proofs to rhs of barrel, Kangaroo mark to top of breech; mechanically exc., action operates well, crisp trigger; cocking indicator to rhs of breech block; std. 1 " 6 graduated rear sights & blade front sight; sling swivels to front barrel band & underside of stock; woodwork presents well, some minor handling marks overall & small chips to head of stock; woodwork has been refinished, faint roundel mark to rhs of stock; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #43854 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$200

Passed

Est.

AU$300 - AU$500

MAUSER MOD. MM410 B/A RIFLE

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Description

22LR cal; 5 rnd magazine; 23 3/4" round barrel with g.+ bore & strong rifling, bright with some frosting in areas; blued finish to metalwork, presents well, thinning on action; lhs of action MAUSER WERKE A.-G. OBERNDORF AN., lhs of barrel marked PATRONE .22 LONG RIFLE; MAUSER trademark to top of breech; German proofs & serial no. to lhs of barrel, breech; matching bolt cycles well, crisp trigger; sling swivel to underside of barrel & stock; screw adjustable rear sight & blade front sight dovetailed to barrel; woodwork presents well, well-defined chequering to grip, some minor handling marks; rhs of stock marked with GERMANY & well defined MAUSER roundel; hard rubber MAUSER marked buttplate; overall in vg. wo & g. to vg. cond. #42838 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$300

Sold AU$750

Est.

AU$400 - AU$600

MAUSER MOD. ES340 S/S B/A RIFLE:

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Description

22LR; 25 3/4" barrel with vg. bore, bright with sharply defined rifling; blued finish to metalwork presents well, has developed a light plum patina overall; trigger, trigger guard, screw heads & other small parts retain g. amount of original nitre blued finish; lhs of action MAUSER WERKE A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N., lhs of barrel marked PATRONE .22 LONG RIFLE; MAUSER trademark to top of breech; German proofs & serial no. to lhs of barrel, breech; matching bolt cycles well, crisp trigger; 30 to 200yrd graduated rear sight, front sight with knurled ramp; sling swivels to underside of fore wood & stock; woodwork presents well, refinished with some light handling marks overall; well-defined chequering to grip, faint MAUSER roundel to rhs of stock; hard rubber MAUSER marked buttplate; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #29011 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$400

Sold AU$500

Est.

AU$600 - AU$800

G. STEINBRENNER & Co MAUSER 98 B/A SPORTING RIFLE:

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Description

8 x 57m/m cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 20" part octagonal barrel with full length integral rib; blued finish to metalwork presents well, has developed a smoky grey patina overall, thinning on action & worn on mag. floorplate; top of rib engraved G. STEINBRENNER & Co FREIBURG. I/B.; rhs of barrel engraved KRUPP " ESSEN, FLUSS " STAHL to lhs; serial no. marked to rhs of breech; mechanically exc., bolt cycles smoothly, double set triggers are crisp, Greener style safety inlaid to lhs of woodwork above triggers with gold inlaid S; fixed rear sight, file cut ramp for blade front sight; ingenious spring loaded stock comb section with cheek piece, release to underside; RUDIGER 4 x 81 marked early German scope with clear optics, on quick detachable mounts; scope in g. cond. patchy black finish but free from dings; woodwork in overall g. to vg. cond., some light handling marks & scattered bruising, chequering to semi pistol grip well defined, grip & forewood with horn caps; sling swivels to forewood & under side of stock with platted leather sling; rubber recoil pad; woodwork has been marked several time in typical Boer fashion, deep HAF carved to lhs of forewood, cheek piece section marked with faint DWF, rhs of section marked D.R.G.M. over 240454, the latter additionally marked to bottom tang; underside of forewood marked with KESTRELS FARM BURWASH SUSSEX, H A FOOKS FROM D W FOOKS; overall in vg. wo & g. to vg. cond. #18961 L/R A very ornate rifle with an interesting history

Starting Bid

AU$1,500

Passed

Est.

AU$1,700 - AU$2,500

COMMERCIAL F.N. MAUSER B/A SPORTING RIFLE:

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Description

220 swift; 5 rnd integral magazine; 25" barrel with exc. bore & sharply defined rifling throughout; blued finish to metalwork presents well, storage wear thinning lhs of barrel finish slightly; nitre blued finish remaining on bolt release, bright steel finish to bolt, magazine lifter; lhs of action marked FAB NAT D"ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL " BELGIQUE; lhs of barrel marked with CHROME VANADIUM STEEL, MADE IN BELGIUM to rhs; Belgian proofs marked to lhs of breech & barrel, serial no. marked to bolt, rhs of breech & barrel; mechanically exc., bolt cycles smoothly, fitted with a crisp Timney trigger; safety to rear of bolt; original express style rear sight with fixed 100yd & folding 200yd ,300yd leaf"s; front ramp & blade sight; fitted with U.S. mfg. LEUPOLD VARI -X 6.5 " 20 scope with clear optics, on LEUPOLD quick detachable mounts; walnut stock in g. to vg. sound cond., free from cracks, cheekpiece to lhs, some surface marks overall; sharply defined chequering to semi pistol grip & forewood; plastic grip cap, sling studs to underside of stock & forewood; retains original grooved horn buttplate with FN monogram trademark to centre, some insect damage & subtle repair to heel; overall in exc. wo. & g. to vg. cond. #28997 L/R C. 1950 A classic rifle in a classic varmint calibre & unmodified condition. Comes with over 5kg of reloading components incl. hundreds of new & fired brass, dies & Hornady projectiles

Starting Bid

AU$1,700

Passed

Est.

AU$2,250 - AU$2,700

COMMERCIAL F.N. MAUSER B/A SPORTING RIFLE:

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Description

270 Winchester cal; 5 rnd integral magazine; 24" barrel with exc. bore & strongly defined rifling; blued finish to metalwork, a few patches of finish wear to barrel, carrying wear to magazine floorplate & trigger guard; thin nitre blued finish remaining on bolt release, bright steel finish to bolt, magazine lifter; lhs of action marked FAB NAT D"ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL " BELGIQUE; lhs of barrel marked with CHROME VANADIUM STEEL, MADE IN BELGIUM to rhs; Belgian proofs marked to lhs of breech & barrel, serial no. marked to bolt, rhs of breech & barrel; mechanically exc., bolt cycles smoothly, fitted with a crisp Timney trigger; safety to rear of bolt; original express style rear sight with fixed 100yd & folding 200yd ,300yd leaf"s; front ramp & blade sight with hood; fitted with U.S. mfg. LEUPOLD VARI -X 2 " 7 scope with clear optics; walnut stock in g. to vg. sound cond., free from cracks, cheekpiece to lhs, some surface marks overall, small chip to rhs edge of grip; sharply defined chequering to semi pistol grip & forewood; plastic grip cap, sling studs to underside of stock & forewood; retains original grooved horn buttplate with FN monogram trademark to centre, some insect damage; overall in exc. wo. & g. to vg. cond. #27179 L/R Included with the rifle is nearly 9kg of reloading components incl. dies, Hornady projectiles, reloads & hundreds of brass cases.

Starting Bid

AU$1,700

Sold AU$2,150

Est.

AU$2,250 - AU$2,700

WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co B.L.N.E. S x S SHOTGUN

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Description

: 12G, 2 3/4" chambers; 30" barrels choked approx 3/4 & full; exc. bright bores; exc. blued finish to barrels, strong case colours to action around fences; reblued action floor plate, trigger guard & top lever; Westley triangle & QUALITY marked to top of lh barrel; WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co marked to both sides of action; barrel flats marked with modern English proofs & SLEEVED, original proofs to tubes; action locks up tight & on face, slide clipped fences, Greener style cross bolt; woodwork in vg. sound cond., sharply defined recut chequering with ornate borders, well defined chequering to beavertail forend; original modified with grafted Monte Carlo style comb; 14 3/8" incl. perished ventilated rubber recoil pad; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #T10481 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$750

Est.

AU$800 - AU$1,200

P. BERETTA S56E U/O SHOTGUN:

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Description

12G; 2 3/4" chambers; 30" barrels with ventilated top rib; exc. bores; fixed full over 3/4 chokes; blued finish to barrel presents well, some minor handling marks & blemishes; silver satin finish to action with floral pattern engraving; makers name to both sides of action, underside of action with makers name & S56E PATENT roundel stamp; P. BERETTA " Gardone V.T. to lhs of barrel; Italian proofs to barrel, serial no. to barrel & under top lever; mechanically in exc. cond, action locks up tight & on face, perfectly timed ejectors; woodwork in g. sound cond., some of the coated finish is flaking around head of stock and on forend around iron, otherwise light surface handling marks overall; chequering to forend & grip well defined; 14" LOP incl. 1" ventilated rubber recoil pad, 7lb weight; comes in old f. cond. English motor case; overall in exc. wo & g.+ cond. #A14290B L/R A good solid gun for a new shooter

Starting Bid

AU$500

Sold AU$700

Est.

AU$800 - AU$1,300

LITHGOW SMLE B/A SERVICE RIFLE:

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Description

303 British cal; 10 rnd magazine; 25 1/2" barrel with exc. bore, bright with crisp rifling, some super fine pitting in grooves; blued finish to metalwork presents well, thinning on profiles & charger bridge; rhs of body socket marked M.A., LITHGOW, S.M.L.E., III* over 1942.; rhs of breech marked with serial no., matching serial no. & nose cap; H marked to top of barrel along with broadarrow marks & proofs to lhs of breech; bolt cycling OK, a little stiff on opening, strong sears & springs; sling swivels to barrel band, underside of action & stock; woodwork in g. overall cond., sound & free from cracks; rear sights have been removed, dovetailed replacement section to handguard to fill woodwork; brass buttplate with dull finish & trap; rhs of stock with Lithgow markings, 1943, etched boxed XIX cartouche style mark to rhs of stock; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #D29947 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$300

Passed

Est.

AU$500 - AU$800

ARISAKA MOD. 99 B/A SNIPER RIFLE:

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Description

7.7 x 58mm Arisaka cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 26" barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling; vg. blued finish to metalwork, some minor handling marks overall, some minor pitting to bolt; chrysanthemum to top of breech has been struck with twice forming a cross, Japanese characters below intact, 409 & Nagoya Arsenal symbol to top of action behind charger slot; std. sights with 3 to 15 graduations, AA "wings" have been removed; fitted with period 4x scope with clear optics & sharp ranged reticle, top of scope marked 4 x 7", No. 10451; locking plate face marked with serial no. 9023; rubber eye piece in g. cond, still supple; sling swivels to lhs of barrel band & stock, retains steel cleaning rod; two piece hardwood stock; woodwork in vg. cond., some light handling marks & dings overall; steel buttplate with some minor surface pitting; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #409 L/R An unusually fine example

Starting Bid

AU$5,000

Sold AU$6,000

Est.

AU$6,000 - AU$8,000

ARISAKA TYPE II B/A TAKE DOWN RIFLE

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Description

: 7.7 x 58m/m Arisaka cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 26" barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling; blued finish to metalwork presents well, some minor scattered spots of brown patina; chrysanthemum has been ground off, Japanese character below intact; serial no. 1832 & Nagoya Arsenal symbol marked to lhs of action; no. 581 marked to breech & barrel sides of take down sections, some small parts; std. sights with 3 to 15 graduations, AA wings; either side; mechanically exc., strong sears & springs, bolt cycles well & take down feature locks up tight; sling swivels to lhs of barrel band, stock; retains steel cleaning rod; two piece hardwood stock; woodwork in overall g. sound cond., two deep gouges to rhs of stock, otherwise presents exc. with only minor handling marks elsewhere; steel buttplate with storage scuffs to surface; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #1832 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$3,000

Sold AU$4,700

Est.

AU$4,000 - AU$4,500

LITHGOW SHT.LE. B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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Description

: 303 cal; 10 rnd magazine; 20" barrel with vg. bore & sharply defined rifling; blued finish to metalwork presents well, some thinning around charger bridge; rhs of body socket marked with A within star over LITHGOW SHT.LE. III* within shield, 1921; rhs of breech with four struck off numbers over serial no.; R A A F marked to top of breech, GR proofs to breech & barre; serial no. A90046 marked to breech, barrel, nose cap & bolt; broad arrow stamps to lhs of breech & barrel, barrel with HV over SC stamped to top of barrel before sight block; mechanically exc., bolt cycles well, strong trigger sear; std. 2 -10 graduated rear sight; woodwork in g. refinished cond, some minor handling marks & dark surface bruising; nose of forewood professionally shortened to suit barrel; rhs of stock marked with D^D, 6 over 627, kangaroo within shield over III* & A F F marks near butt; lhs of stock marked with S.A.A.F. over FOOTSCRAY; brass buttplate with dull finish; sling swivels to underside of stock & barrel band; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #90045 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,100

Sold AU$1,600

Est.

AU$1,500 - AU$2,000

LITHGOW SHT.LE. B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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Description

: 303 cal; 10 rnd magazine; 18" barrel with vg. bore & sharply defined rifling; satin re-blued finish to metalwork presents well, some handling marks; finish to magazine thinning; rhs of body socket marked with A within star over LITHGOW SHT.LE. III* within shield, 1917; top of breech marked with 5 MD, rhs marked with serial no. under struck off 4671; R A A F marked to top of barrel; lhs of breech & barrel marked with MA, broad arrow marks & proofs; serial no. 54633 marked to breech, bolt & nose cap; mechanically exc., bolt cycles well, strong trigger sear; std. 2 -10 graduated rear sight; woodwork in g. sound cond. some handling marks & light bruising overall, forewood professionally shortened to suit barrel & nose cap; rhs of stock marked with serial no., struck off 4671, CMF over 5MD, shield cartouche containing AC & kangaroo; kangaroo roundel over stamped 4x to rhs of stock, single stamp to lhs; brass buttplate with dull patina; sling studs to barrel band & underside of stock; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #54633 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,100

Sold AU$1,500

Est.

AU$1,500 - AU$2,000

SPRINGFIELD MOD. 1903 B/A RIFLE:

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Description

30-06 Springfield cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 24 1/2" barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling; matte military parkerized finish to action & barrel, blued finish to bolt & magazine floorplate; finishes to metalwork present well with some minor handling wear; serial no. marked to rhs of breech; R.A. over flaming ordnance bomb mark over 8 43 marked to top of barrel ahead of forewood; no std. rear sights fitted, std. blade front sight; fitted with exc. cond. J. UNERTL scope no. 35582 on J. UNERTL marked alloy mounts, optics are clear, retains dust caps; swivels to front, middle barrel band & underside of stock; woodwork in vg. overall cond, refinished with some light handling marked overall; boxed FJA & crossed cannon cartouches marked to lhs of wrist; rhs of stock marked with N^Z & 5 over 38 stamp, circled P followed by serial no. marked to underside of wrist; steel buttplate with trap, chequered pattern; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #3965003 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,100

Sold AU$3,000

Est.

AU$1,500 - AU$2,000

ENFIELD MOD. ENFORCER B/A RIFLE:

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Description

7.62mm; 10 rnd magazine; 27 1/2" barrel with vg. bore, bright, v. well-defined rifling; black painted military finish to metalwork presents well, some minor storage marks, faint factory tooling marks still visible to heavy barrel; lhs of receiver marked ENFORCER 7.62M/M 449 over D73 PAT. APP. FOR., top of barrel marked PAT. APPLN No 15572/73 before front sight; bolt marked with BX & 19T to bolt handle; action cycles well, strong trigger sear; no rear rights, vacant dovetail to foresight block; fitted with REDFIELD LE-9 3 " 9 x optics on RAHS-4 marked mounts; woodwork in overall vg. cond, some light handling marks & bruising overall, black plastic grip cap & perished rubber recoil pad; v. crisp anchor & ROYAL NAVY cartouche to rhs of stock; fitted with bipod & overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #449 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$2,500

Sold AU$3,000

Est.

AU$3,000 - AU$3,500

PRE 64’ WINCHESTER MOD. 70 B/A RIFLE

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Description

: 30-06 cal; 5 rnd integral magazine; 24 1/2" barrel with exc. bore & sharp rifling; gloss blued finish to barrel, magazine & trigger guard presents exc., one small blemish to top of barrel, matte finish to action; lhs of barrel marked MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA over WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL, WINCHESTER over TRADE MARK, MODEL-70-30-06 SPRG.-, markings are crisp; PW proof to lhs of action & breech; U.S. stamp to lhs of breech, WINCHESTER -TRADEMARK- to lhs of action; action cycles v. smooth, trigger crisp; woodwork in overall g. to vg. cond, some storage/ transport marks to lhs, above trigger, light scattered handling marks elsewhere; v. well-defined chequering to grip & forewood; sling swivels & steel knurled buttplate; boxed RIA cartouche to lhs of stock below bolt release; fitted with W.R. WEAVER marked optics & M.L. STITH marked front mount, front mount utilizing to factory back sight dovetail; overall in exc. cond. & vg. cond. #231143 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,500

Sold AU$2,000

Est.

AU$2,250 - AU$2,500

ARISAKA TYPE 44 B/A CAVALRY CARBINE

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Description

: 6.5x50m/mSR Arisaka cal; 4 rnd integral mag; 19 1/4" barrel with exc. bore & sharply defined rifling; military blued finish to majority of metalwork presents exc. with exception of top of breech; straw finish to bolt release, trigger and some other small parts with v. little wear; chrysanthemum has been ground off, Japanese characters below are intact; lhs of action marked with serial no. & arsenal marks; action cycles well, fitted with dust cover, integral folding bayonet locks in solid; bayonet in exc. cond, free from chips & damage; matching numbers nose cap; sling swivels to lhs of barrel band & stock; std. sights with 4 " 20 graduations; two-piece hardwood stock in vg. overall cond., some handling marks but presents very well; steel buttplate with rotating storage trap, no rods; overall in exc. wo & vg. to exc. #6737 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$2,700

Sold AU$3,500

Est.

AU$3,500 - AU$4,500

MAUSER MOD. K98 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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Description

: 7.92 x 57mm Mauser cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 24" barrel with exc. bore & strongly defined rifling; military blued re-finish to metalwork presents exc., trace amounts of storage marks to end of barrel; red finish to bolt release; top of breech marked S/42 over 1937, Mod. 98 to lhs of action; Russian Capture (RC) denoted by X marking on front receiver ring; serial no. marked to lhs of breech, barrel and several small parts incl. bolt, magazine floor plate, buttplate, etc; German proofs to lhs of barrel & breech, Waffenampt WaA63 to several parts incl. screws, mag. floorplate, rhs of barrel & underside of stock; trio of nazi eagle marks to rhs of breech, additional trio of crisp eagle marks to rhs of stock; mechanically exc., bolt cycles well, crisp trigger; retains steel cleaning rod; std. sights with 1 to 20 graduations; beautifully figured walnut stock in overall exc. cond, trace amounts of storage marks, probably replacement ; serial no. marked to underside of stock; steel buttplate with some oxidation staining to heel; overall in exc. wo & cond. #5708 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$2,000

Sold AU$2,750

Est.

AU$2,500 - AU$3,000

ARISAKA TYPE 38. B/A SERVICE CARBINE

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Description

: 6.5 x 50m/mSR Arisaka cal; 4 rnd integral mag; 19 1/4" barrel with vg. bore & strongly defined rifling; military blued finish to metalwork presents very well, some light handling wear to mag. floorplate; chrysanthemum partially struck off top of breech, Japanese characters below remain, lhs of action marked with serial no. & arsenal marks; mechanically exc., bolt cycles smoothly, fitted with dust cover; std. sights with 4 to 20 graduations; sling swivels to lhs of barrel band & stock, retains steel cleaning rod; two piece hardwood stock presents well, appears to have been lightly refinished, still bearing some light handling marks & dings; steel buttplate; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #56368 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$700

Sold AU$1,100

Est.

AU$1,200 - AU$1,600

OBERNDORF MAUSER K98 B/A RIFLE

Passed

Description

: 7.92 x 57m/m Mauser cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 24" barrel with g. to vg. bore, well defined rifling; blued finish to metalwork presents well, armourers refinish; top of breech marked S/42 over 1937, lhs of breech marked with proofs, trio of eagle of swastika inspection marks to rhs; 702 S marked to breech, nose cap, barrel, bolt, several small parts; std. tangent rear sight 1 to 20 graduations, blade front; fitted with DIALYTAN 4X 33078 marked scop, clear optics with German #1 reticle; scope on quick detachable mount, fitted to lhs of action; retains steel cleaning rod; sling loop to lhs of barrel band, inletted stock for sling; woodwork presents very well, refinished, bearing some v. minor handling marks; faint trio of WaA133 eagle marks to rhs of stock; matching no polished steel buttplate; overall in vg. wo & cond. #702 S L/R

Starting Bid

AU$6,000

Passed

Est.

AU$7,000 - AU$9,000

SCARCE MAUSER G33/40 B/A "MOUNTAIN CARBINE":

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Description

7.92 x 57mm Mauser cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 19 1/2" barrel with g. bore to vg. bore, strongly defined rifling, needs a clean; military blued finish to metalwork presents exc.; lhs of action marked with G.33/40, top of breech marked 945 over 1940; British BNP proof to lhs of breech & bolt, Nazi eagle mark & serial no. to lhs of breech; Czech proof to matching bolt handle, circled Z mark to safety; hollowed bolt handle, action cycles smoothly, strong trigger sear; std. 1 to 10 graduated rear sight & hooded front; retains cleaning rod; woodwork presents exc., some v light handling marks, vg. to exc. cond. overall; distinctive cupped steel buttplate with reenforced lhs section; overall in exc. wo & vg.+ cond. #9042 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$3,000

Sold AU$5,500

Est.

AU$4,000 - AU$4,500

ARISAKA TYPE II B/A TAKE DOWN RIFLE:

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Description

7.7 x 58m/m Arisaka cal; 4 rnd integral magazine; 26" barrel with vg. bore & strongly defined rifling; reblued finish to metalwork presents well, some patches of previous fine pitting in areas; chrysanthemum has been partially ground off, Japanese character below intact; serial no. 11193 & arsenal marking to lhs of action; no. 467 marked to breech & barrel sides of take down sections; mechanically exc., strong sears & springs, bolt cycles well, dust cover; take down feature locks up tight; std. sights with 3 to 15 graduations, "AA" wings; sling swivels to lhs of barrel band & stock; retains steel cleaning rod; two piece hardwood stock; woodwork in g. overall cond., some scattered handling marks & light bruising; steel buttplate with storage scuffs to surface; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #11193 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$3,500

Sold AU$5,000

Est.

AU$4,500 - AU$5,000

NEWTON SNIDER PAT. S/S ROOK RIFLE

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Description

: 450 cal; 27 3/4" round barrel with vg. bright bore & sharply defined rifling; blued finish to barrel presents well, some speckled oxidation staining, small patch of pitting around address; breech, lock & tangs with dull steel finish, internally breech block retaining areas of strong case colours; top of barrel engraved NEWTON. MANCHESTER, top of breech block marked SNIDER PATENT with fletched arrow & S; 40% coverage of crisp scroll engraving to lock, hammer & breech; NEWTON engraved to lockplate; ornate engraved finial & bottom tang; mechanically exc., crisp sears & strong lock springs; dainty express style sight, three leaf"s each with platinum inlaid sighting lines, German silver front bead; sling studs to underside of barrel & stock; woodwork in presents exc., some minor handling marks; well figured walnut straight stock with sharply defined chequering to wrist & forewood; horn schnabel forend tip, vacant silver escutcheon to underside of stock; steel buttplate with border engraving; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #1189 N/L

Starting Bid

AU$800

Sold AU$1,300

Est.

AU$1,200 - AU$1,800

ITALIAN "BALILLA" B/A BOYS TRAINING RIFLE

Passed

Description

: 6.5m/m Italian blank cal; 5 rnd integral magazine; 15" barrel with g. bore, strong rifling, front sight screw has perforated barrel; thinning blued finish to metalwork, developing a plum patina; some fine pitting in areas; F.N.A. BRESCIA to top of barrel, serial no. to lhs; top of breech marked with double stamped ONB mark (Opera Nazionale Balilla); bolt cycles well, crisp trigger; Carcano style adjustable rear sights with 6 to 13 graduations, blade front sight; folding spike bayonet, slightly misshapen; sling loop to lhs of nose cap & sling bar inletted to lhs of stock; woodwork in g. overall cond., some handling marks; FNA BRESCIA roundel mark & serial no. marked to lhs of stock; steel buttplate with tiny trap to centre housing dainty two piece cleaning rod; #7895 L/R A great talking piece. Measuring just 30 inches overall, essentially a 4/5 scale Carcano!

Starting Bid

AU$600

Passed

Est.

AU$1,000 - AU$1,400

W.W. GREENER POLICE GUN MK III S/S SHOTGUN

Passed

Description

: 14G, 2 7/8" chamber; 26" barrel, approx. 1/2 choked; bore is bright, exc.; blued finish to metalwork, thinning with plum patina developing in worn areas; lhs of action marked with W.W. GREENER MAKER over PATENTS, GREENER POLICE GUN III to rhs; top of breech POLICE GUN III to top of breech; BNP proofs, bore diameter & chamber length to lhs of barrel; action operates well, strong springs & sears, automatic lever safety to rhs of receiver behind cocking indicator; sling swivel to barrel band, missing swivel to underside of stock; steel buttplate with trap; woodwork in vg. cond. overall, some light handling marks to stock & full "musket" style forewood; overall in exc. wo & g.+ cond. #13374 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$700

Passed

Est.

AU$1,100 - AU$1,700

BROWNING AUTOMATIC 22 TAKE DOWN RIFLE

Passed

Description

: 22LR cal; 10 rnd tube magazine; 19 1/2" barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling throughout; blued finish to metalwork presents exc., trace amounts of storage marks to receiver; factory scroll & leaf engraving to receiver remains crisp; lhs of barrel marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN. UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. over MADE IN JAPAN; rhs of barrel marked with cal., over BROWNING PATENTS; mechanically in fine cond., bolt retracts smoothly, crisp trigger, take down threads to breech are sharp; std. flip up rear sight & bade front sight dovetailed to barrel, comes with single piece mount for scope; screw heads untouched; woodwork in exc. overall cond., trace amounts of storage marks, loading port to rhs of stock free from marks; chequering to forewood & grip & sharp, free from handling wear or staining; comes in original cardboard & polystyrene packaging with owner"s manual; overall in exc. wo & cond. #53548PX146 Cat C L/R Truly a fine example

Starting Bid

AU$700

Passed

Est.

AU$1,000 - AU$1,400

BROWNING AUTO 5 S/A SHOTGUN

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Description

: 12G, 2 3/4" chamber; 4 rnd tube magazine; 27 1/2" barrel with ventilated top rib, full choked; exc. bore, bright throughout; glossy blued finish to barrel, silver coin finish to action, finishes present exc., some minor storage marks; gold plated screws thinning to crowns; lhs of barrel marked with F.N. full name & address along with 12G, chamber length & proofs; underside of receiver marked with serial no., 1S, FN mark, CHR; bolt retracts smoothly, crisp trigger; woodwork in g. overall cond., sharp chequering to semi pistol grip & forend; some surface marks & handling dings to stock, small hairline crack to bottom of forend; 14 1/2" LOP incl. Pachmayr recoil pad; sling swivels to underside of stock & magazine cap; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #B81938 Cat C L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,000

Sold AU$1,600

Est.

AU$1,300 - AU$1,800

WINCHESTER M. 1885 LOW WALL S/S WINDER MUSKET

Passed

Description

: 22 short cal; 28" round barrel with exc. bore & sharply defined rifling; blued finish to metalwork presents well, thinning in some scattered areas, some minor oxidation staining; plum patina developing on lever & bottom tang; lhs of barrel marked with two-line WINCHESTER NEW HAVEN address, lhs of breech area marked .22 SHORT; PW proofs to top of barrel; REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. over -WINCHESTER- over -TRADEMARK- to top tang; serial no. marked to bottom tang; mechanically exc., strong springs & crisp sears; no fixed sights to barrel, adjustable LYMAN, PAT. JULY 16.07 marked peep sight, blade front sight; woodwork presents very well, full walnut stock with some light handling marks, wood to metal fit is vg.; sling swivels to barrel band & underside of stock fitted with contemporary WINCHESTER marked leather sling; curved steel buttplate with 73" style brass sliding trap; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #121931 L/R Mfg. 1917

Starting Bid

AU$900

Passed

Est.

AU$1,300 - AU$2,000

August 19 2023, Australian Fine Arms Auction

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