26-27 OCTOBER 2024 AUCTION. AUSTRALIAN FINE ARMS

ENFIELD MK. I LEE-ENFIELD B/A CAVALRY CARBINE

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ENFIELD MK. I LEE-ENFIELD B/A CAVALRY CARBINE: 303 cal.; 5 rnd. mag., 21” barrel with g. bore & sharply defined rifling throughout, dusty at muzzle end; thinning older reblue to metalwork, some pits where metalwork meets woodwork; lhs of body socket marked with V.R cypher / ENFIELD / 1900 /L.E.C/ I.; VR proofs & broad arrow marks to lhs of action; matching bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears & springs; retains dust cover to bolt, mag. cutt off & mag. chain link; 6 – 20 graduated rear sight; nose cap appears to be reproduction; forewood & handguard sections are replacements, stock has been refinished; woodwork presents well, some handling marks; brass buttplate with trap; overall in g. wo & cond. #730C L/R

Starting Bid

AU$700

Sold AU$900

Est.

AU$1,000 - AU$1,400

FRENCH MAS MOD. 36 B/A RIFLE

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FRENCH MAS MOD. 36 B/A RIFLE: 7.5×54m/m French; 5 rnd integral magazine; 22 1/2" barrel with vg. bore & sharp rifling, dusty at muzzle; metalwork retaining 97%+ matte military finish, some v. minor storage marks overall; MAS Mle 1936 / serial no. 80003 to lhs of action; std. peep fore sight with 2 – 12 graduations, hooded front sight; bolt cycles freely & trigger crisp; retains original spike bayonet in exc. cond; woodwork presents exc., some scattered handling marks overall; steel buttplate with some light storage marks; fitted with older leather sling; overall in exc. wo & cond. #80003 L/R In unissued, possibly unfired condition.

Starting Bid

AU$800

Sold AU$3,000

Est.

AU$1,000 - AU$1,500

FINISH TIKKA MFG. MOSIN NAGANT M. 91/30 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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FINISH TIKKA MFG. MOSIN NAGANT M. 91/30 B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 7.62×54Rm/m; 5 rnd integral magazine; 30” barrel with vg. bright bore & sharply defined rifling, a little dusty; matte military blued finish to action presents well, brushed blued finish to barrel & breech, polished bolt; top of breech marked with T within triangle/ D/ 80340/ D/ 1934; std. tangent rear sight with 13-32 graduations; matching bolt cycles well & trigger crisp; retains cleaning rod; woodwork in g. sound cond., some scattered handling marks & bruising but presents well; fitted with tatty old canvas sling; overall in exc. wo & cond. #80340 L/R A very nice example

Starting Bid

AU$550

Sold AU$900

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

REMINGTON MFG. ENFIELD MOD. P14 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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REMINGTON MFG. ENFIELD MOD. P14 B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal.; 6 rnd. integral mag.; 26” barrel with g.+ bore, sharply defined rifling, fine pitting in areas; thinning original blued military finish to metalwork presents as a grey, mottled patina overall; top of breech marked with R E oval, rhs of breech marked with serial no. 238842; lhs of breech marked with GR proofs, broadarrow marks; matching bolt cycles smoothly, crisp trigger; peep/ladder rear sight with 2 to 16 graduations; woodwork presents well, has been previously refinished but still bearing some scattered handling marks & dark staining around butt; sling swivels to barrel band & underside of stock; steel butt plate with trap; overall in vg. wo & g. cond. #238842 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$500

Sold AU$550

Est.

AU$600 - AU$800

ARISAKA TYPE 99. B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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ARISAKA TYPE 99. B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 7.7×58m/m Arisaka cal.; 5 rnd. integral mag; 26” barrel with g. bright bore & crisp rifling, some oxidation scale speckled throughout; dark patina to majority of metal work, fine pits peppering most external surfaces; serial no. & arsenal marks to lhs of action, chrysanthemum to top of breech intact; bolt cycling freely, strong springs & sears; 3 – 15 graduated rear sights, retains AA wings & wire monopod, steel cleaning rod; two piece woodwork in sound cond., bearing some heavier battle field dings & bruises, dark staining patches; steel butt plate with some pitting; overall in vg. wo & f.+ cond. #31236 L/R A complete Type 99 that would grade up with a clean.

Starting Bid

AU$500

Sold AU$850

Est.

AU$600 - AU$800

ARISAKA TYPE 99. B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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ARISAKA TYPE 99. B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 7.7×58m/m Arisaka cal.; 5 rnd. integral mag; 26” barrel with exc. bright bore & crisp rifling; majority of metalwork with military blued finish, some light oxidation speckling; some pits peppering muzzle end of barrel & forewood cap, heavily pitted dust cover has come of different rifle; serial no. & arsenal marks to lhs of action, chrysanthemum to top of breech intact; bolt cycling freely, strong springs & sears; 3 – 15 graduated rear sights, retains AA wings; steel cleaning rod; two piece woodwork in sound cond., only light handling marks overall; steel butt plate with some pitting; overall in exc. wo & vg. cond. #94894 L/R Bores like this on Arisaka’s are few and far between.

Starting Bid

AU$500

Sold AU$1,500

Est.

AU$600 - AU$800

LITHGOW S.M.L.E. MK. III* B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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LITHGOW S.M.L.E. MK. III* B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal, 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling; grey matte military finish to metalwork presents well, thinning on charger bridge; rhs of body socket marked MA / LITHGOW / S.M.L.E. /III*/ 1941; non-matching bolt cycles freely, strong springs & sears; std. military 2 – 20 graduated rear sights; woodwork in g. to vg. cond, some handling marks; woodwork in sound cond., rhs of stock stamped MA/ LITHGOW/ SMLE/ III*/ 1942; green painted band around butt before wrist; brass butt plate with trap; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #C68987 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$500

Sold AU$500

Est.

AU$600 - AU$800

PEDERSOLI SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE

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PEDERSOLI SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE: 45-70 Govt. cal.; 22” round barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling throughout; glossy blued finish to majority of metalwork presents flawless, some trace amounts of storage marks; vivid case colours to breech & curved steel butt plate; makers name & model marked to lhs of barrel, lock marked with US/ SPRINGFIELD & eagle; action locks up tight, strong springs & sears, saddle ring bar to lhs of forestock; woodwork in exc. cond.; overall in exc. wo & as new cond. #TD04291 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$700

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

CARCANO M. 1891 / 1938 B/A CAVALRY CARBINE

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CARCANO M. 1891 / 1938 B/A CAVALRY CARBINE: 6.5×52m/m Carcano cal; 6 rnd. integral mag.; 18 1/2” barrel with dirty bore, rifling appears defined some frosting, f.+ overall; blued finish to metalwork has turned a dark patina, some finely speckled oxidation staining; octagonal breech marked with serial no. to lhs, GARDONE V.T. to top, 941-XIX to rhs; bolt cycles well, strong sears; fixed rear sight; folding bayonet in g. cond; woodwork has been refinished but presents v. well, vgc. overall; overall in g. wo & cond. #RE179 L/R With a good bore scrub this would make a great shooter.

Starting Bid

AU$350

Sold AU$400

Est.

AU$400 - AU$600

ROCK ISLAND SPRINGFIELD MOD. 1903 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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ROCK ISLAND SPRINGFIELD MOD. 1903 B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 30-06 cal.; 5 rnd. mag.; 24” barrel with bright bore & sharply defined rifling, vg. overall; matte parkerized finish to metalwork presents well, some light handling marks overall; top of breech marked U.S./ ROCK ISLAND/ ARSENAL./ MODEL 1903./ serial no.; bolt cycles freely, strong sears & springs; std. 3 – 27 graduated ladder sight; fitted with front sight hood/ protector; woodwork in sound cond. but bearing scattered handling dings & surface grazes, f. to g. overall cond. but presents decent; lhs of stock marked CKS above trigger; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #307811 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$1,200

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

MARTINI-HENRY MK. IV ‘LONG LEVER’ RIFLE

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MARTINI-HENRY MK. IV ‘LONG LEVER’ RIFLE: 577–450 cal; 33 1/8” barrel with f. to g. bore, rifling is sharply defined but some fine pitting in areas; metalwork has been polished & reblued, presents OK, some handling marks overall; rhs of action marked with cypher/ V.R./ ENFIELD/ 1887./ Board of Ordnance stamp/ IV/ I; markings defined but showing wear; lhs has been marked with British BNP CORDITE nitro proofs; mechanically exc., action locks up with strong sears & springs; std. sights with 5 -12 graduations; bayonet lug & sling swivel to rhs of front barrel band; woodwork has been cleaned back but still bearing some handling dings & staining in areas; metal sitting proud of woodwork; retains steel cleaning rod; vg. wo & g. to vg. cond. N/L The first nitro proofed Martini Henry we have come across.

Starting Bid

AU$700

Sold AU$950

Est.

AU$800 - AU$1,100

WESTLEY RICHARDS MARTINI-HENRY SINGLE SHOT SERVICE RIFL

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WESTLEY RICHARDS MARTINI-HENRY SINGLE SHOT SERVICE RIFLE: 577–450 cal; 33 1/8” barrel with f. to g. bore, rifling is sharply defined but some fine pitting in areas; metalwork has been polished back, reblued & then cleaned back again, presents as a mottled brown & blued patina; some pits peppering patches of metalwork; lhs of action marked with WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co / BIRMINGHAM, rhs marked MARTINI PATENT; top of barrel marked MADE FOR G.A. FICHARDT & Co BLOEMFONTEIN; top of barrel marked HENRY RIFLING before sights; top of breech marked with triangle containing 1892; action locks up with strong sears & springs; std. style sights with 5 -12 graduations, trio of platinum inlaid lines to ladder; bayonet lug & sling swivel to rhs of front barrel band; missing steel cleaning rod; has been restocked, woodwork in exc. cond. but loose in action; overall in g. wo & cond. #1021 N/L Would grade up with some minor work. Has had an interesting history

Starting Bid

AU$700

Sold AU$750

Est.

AU$800 - AU$1,100

SAVAGE ENFIELD No.4 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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SAVAGE ENFIELD No.4 B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal; 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with vg. bore & crisp two-groove rifling, a little dusty; matte grey parkerized finish to metalwork presents well, some handling marks but remains strong; lhs of body socket marked with serial no.; clear U.S. PROPERTY to top of action, S No.4 MKI* to lhs of action; subtle US import marks laser etched to lhs action; non-matching bolt cycles well, strong springs & sears; std. peep sight; woodwork in g. sound cond., some scattered handling marks & bruising but presents decent; grooved handguard section; alloy butt plate with trap; fitted with white canvas sling; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #34C2448 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$600

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

SCARCE PORTUGUESE MANNLICHER MOD. 1898 B/A TRAINING RIFLE

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SCARCE PORTUGUESE MANNLICHER MOD. 1898 B/A TRAINING RIFLE: 22 LR cal.; 18 1/2" barrel; bore appears exc. with sharp rifling, muzzle end dusty; metalwork with thinning reblued finish, plum patina developing on mag. & action, some pitting & darker patina on barrel; faint IC crest to top of breech, STEYR 1898 to lhs of action; British BNP proofs to lhs of barrel; D639 marked to rhs of breech, bolt & some small parts; bolt cycles smoothly, 5-25 graduated rear sight; woodwork in g. sound cond., some minor handling marks but presents well; overall in exc. wo & g.+ cond. #D639 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$700

Sold AU$700

Est.

AU$800 - AU$1,200

MARTINI-ENFIELD S/S ARTILLERY CARBINE

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MARTINI-ENFIELD S/S ARTILLERY CARBINE: 303 cal.; 21 1/4" barrel with vg. bore & sharply defined rifling, muzzle end dusty; what appears to be the original blued finish has developed patchy plum patina overall, some surface oxidation staining; BV proofs to breech, marked with NITRO PROOVED, large E to top of chamber flat; no markings to either side of action; action locks up well, strong springs & sears; std. 6 – 20 graduated rear sight; woodwork in vg. cond sound cond., appears to have had older refinish; fitted with slightly perished leather sling; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #3859 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$400

Sold AU$650

Est.

AU$500 - AU$700

ENFIELD No. 8 MK I B/A RIMFIRE TRAINING RIFLE

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ENFIELD No. 8 MK I B/A RIMFIRE TRAINING RIFLE: 22 LR cal.; 23 1/4" barrel with bright bore & crisp rifling, vg. overall; black military Suncorite finish to metalwork, 80% remaining with handling marks mainly confined to barrel; lhs of action marked .22 No8MKI; rhs of barrel breech which extends into ‘chamber’ marked with British BNP proofs; lhs of body socket marked F 50/ CR 324; A6179 marked to bolt, underside of forestock & lhs of action; matching bolt cycles well, strong springs & sears; correct rear sight with 25, 50, 100 & H graduations; woodwork presents exc., some minor handling marks overall; grooved handguard section; sling swivel to underside of stock, barrel band; rubber buttplate marked D.R. Co/ C R 1194; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #A6179 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$2,200

Passed

Est.

AU$2,500 - AU$3,000

MARTINI ENFIELD S/S SERVICE RIFLE

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MARTINI ENFIELD S/S SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal; 29 1/2” barrel with p. to f. bore, rifling defined but pitting throughout; dark patina & patchy oxidation scale to majority of metalwork; cypher/V.R, ENFIELD/ 1899/ M.E. 303/ II./ I marked to lhs of action, ENFIELD/ 1872 & small VIC GOV roundel marked to rhs; markings to metalwork are well defined; action cycles smoothly & trigger crisp; std. tangent sights with 6 to 18 graduations; woodwork in g. cond., stock has been lightly cleaned, still bearing some handling mars, bruising & darkened sections; R.M. ENFIELD, VIC GOV roundels still visible to rhs of stock with dbl. broad arrow; steel butt plate; vacant brass disc inlaid to rhs of stock, steel sling swivels no cleaning rod; overall in f. wo & f. to g. cond. #9446 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$300

Passed

Est.

AU$400 - AU$600

CARCANO M. 1891 / 1938 B/A SHORT RIFLE

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CARCANO M. 1891 / 1938 B/A SHORT RIFLE: 6.5×52m/m Carcano cal; 6 rnd. integral mag.; 18 1/2” barrel with dusty bore, rifling appears strongly defined some frosting, g.+ overall; reblued finish to action metalwork, bluing to remainder of metalwork presents decent, some handling marks; breech marked with serial no. to lhs, GARDONE V.T. to top, 940XVIII to rhs; bolt cycles well, strong sears; fixed rear sight; missing cleaning rod; woodwork presents well, some scattered handling marks & dings; overall in g. wo & cond. #OC1041 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$200

Sold AU$250

Est.

AU$300 - AU$500

FAZAKERLEY No. 5 MK I JUNGLE CARBINE

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FAZAKERLEY No. 5 MK I JUNGLE CARBINE: 303 cal; 10 rnd. mag.; 20 1/2" barrel incl. flash hider; vg. bore with sharp rifling, fine pin-prick pits in areas; military Suncorite finish to metalwork presents well, handling mark losses to finish on barrel but strong on action; No5 MKI ROF (F) over 5/47 marked to lhs of action, markings well defined; lhs body socket marked with ENGLAND; std. peep sights with 2 – 8 graduations & knurled sight slide to ladder; matching no. bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears; woodwork in g. to vg. cond., only minor handling marks & bruising; steel cupped butt cap with rubber butt; fitted with period canvas sling; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #AA 4892 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,200

Sold AU$1,300

Est.

AU$1,500 - AU$2,000

MAUSER M.96 B/A RIFLE

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MAUSER M.96 B/A RIFLE: 7×57m/m cal; 5 rnd. integral mag.; 22 1/2” barrel with dusty bore, some fine pitting visible, rifling well defined; metalwork has been heavily polished & reblued, bears no makers make & indistinct serial no. to lhs action; bolt cycles smoothly; 4-20 graduated rear sight; retains steel cleaning rod; sling swivels to barrel band & fixed sling loop to lhs of stock; woodwork has been refinished but presents well, metalwork sitting slightly proud of metalwork; overall in vg. wo & f.+ cond. #A5872 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$150

Sold AU$250

Est.

AU$200 - AU$400

SPANDAU MFG. GEWEHR 1888 B/A RIFLE

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SPANDAU MFG. GEWEHR 1888 B/A RIFLE: 8×57m/m cal.; 5 rnd. mag.; 30” barrel with f. bore, well defined rifling but patches of surface oxidation scale, mottled grey patina to majority of metalwork, thinning on action; top of breech marked S / crown / SPANDAU/ 1890; lhs of action marked Gew 88, lhs breech, barrel marked 7033; non-matching bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears & springs, retains a stripper clip; Eastern-Arabic markings to sight graduations; retains steel cleaning rod, bayonet lug to rhs of barrel band; woodwork in g. sound cond., some light handling marks & scattered bruises; overall in g. wo & f. to g. cond. #4353 L/R A good, honest rifle that would respond well to a clean

Starting Bid

AU$550

Passed

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

SWEDISH HUSQVARNA M38 B/A RIFLE

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SWEDISH HUSQVARNA M38 B/A RIFLE: 6.5x55m/m Swedish cal; 5 rnd. integral mag.; 24” barrel with exc. bore & sharply defined rifling; blued finish to metalwork presents exc., possibly an early armourers refinish; bright steel finish to bolt & mag. lifter; breech marked HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS/ AKTIEBOLAG/ 1941; markings to rifle are sharply defined; matching bolt cycles smoothly, crisp trigger; std. 1 – 6 graduated tangent fore sight, blade front sight; sling swivel to barrel band & underside of stock; retains steel cleaning rod; light coloured woodwork with gloss finish, presents exc., trace amounts of handling marks overall; steel butt plate; brass disc inlaid to rhs marked Torped Overslag; overall in exc. wo & vg.+ cond. #619481 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$1,100

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

S.A.F. LITHGOW TARGET RIFLE

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S.A.F. LITHGOW TARGET RIFLE: 7.62m/m cal.; 21” barrel with bright bore & crisp rifling, a little dirty but considered vg. to exc.; matte black military finish to metalwork presents exc., only minor storage marks overall; lhs of receiver marked S.A.F. LITHGOW TARGET RIFLE 7.62mm, serial no, marked to frame & receiver; bolt retracts smoothly, crisp trigger, bolt release to under rhs receiver; SLR style safety to lhs receiver; RAWSON marked globe front sight, lhs receiver fitted with CENTRAL No. 4 style aperture sight mount; woodwork presents exc., only minor handling marks overall; mottled grey patina to alloy buttplate; overall in exc. wo & vg. to exc. cond. #AD70053 Cat B L/R

Starting Bid

AU$1,200

Sold AU$3,800

Est.

AU$1,500 - AU$2,000

ENFIELD LEE-ENFIELD MK. I B/A RIMFIRE RANGE RIFLE

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ENFIELD LEE-ENFIELD MK. I B/A RIMFIRE RANGE RIFLE: 22 LR; 24” barrel with exc. bore & sharply defined rifling; thinning blued finish to metalwork with mottled staining & brown patina in areas; rhs of body socket marked with V.R. Cypher / ENFIELD/ 1901/ L.E./ I*; bolt cycles smoothly, no. mag internals; lhs of body socket fitted with MUES SPECIAL full adjustable peep sight, PARKER HALE marked globe foresight; woodwork in g., sound cond., some subtle armourers repairs to forestock & wrist of butt under lacquered refinish; brass buttplate with trap; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #1532 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$300

Sold AU$550

Est.

AU$400 - AU$600

CARCANO M. 1891 / 1938 B/A CAVALRY CARBINE

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CARCANO M. 1891 / 1938 B/A CAVALRY CARBINE: 6.5×52m/m Carcano cal; 6 rnd. integral mag.; 18 1/2” barrel with dusty bore, rifling appears defined some frosting, f.to g. overall; blued finish to metalwork has turned a dark patina, thinning on action; octagonal breech marked with serial no. to lhs, BRESCIA to top, 1918 to rhs; bolt cycles well, strong sears; 6-15 graduated rear sight; folding bayonet in g. cond; woodwork in g. sound cond., some handling marks & dings in areas; overall in vg. wo & g. cond. #V9275 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$400

Sold AU$500

Est.

AU$500 - AU$700

ENFIELD SHT.LE MK. I B/A RIFLE

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ENFIELD SHT.LE MK. I B/A RIFLE: 303 cal.; 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with g. to vg. bore, sharply defined rifling but a little dull; thinning blued finish to metalwork has developed a plum patina in worn areas, some speckled staining; rhs of body socket marked E.R. Cypher/ ENFIELD/ 1904/ SHT. LE/ I; non-matching bolt cycles freely, sliding charger guide; strong springs & sears; 2-20 graduated rear sights with windage adjustment, retains volley sight; woodwork in g. sound cond., dark appearance with handling marks & light bruising; forewood with only one band of copper wire reinforcement, recoil lug through forestock below breech; hard guard section with crack; rhs stock inlaid with brass disc, marked 27; steel buttplate without trap; overall in exc. wo & f. to g. cond. #4697 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$700

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

SCARCE ENFIELD No. 7 MK I. B/A TRAINING RIFLE

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SCARCE ENFIELD No. 7 MK I. B/A TRAINING RIFLE: 22 LR; fitted with incorrect std. mag.; 25 3/4" barrel with dusty bore, appears exc. with sharply defined rifling; military Suncorite refinish to metalwork, some fine pitting & peening to action still visible under finish; lhs of mag. with patch of pitting; lhs of action marked No. 7 Mk. I, serial no. B31823 to lhs of body socket has been polished, almost indistinct; non-matching short throw bolt cycles feely, strong sears & springs; 2-13 graduated rear sights; woodwork has been crudely refinished, lacquer runs marks to comb of butt; armourers repair to lhs head & heel of butt, feels sound; overall in exc. wo & f. to g. cond. #B31823 L/R One of only 2,500 rifles made for the R.A.F. but unfortunately missing the magazine that made the No.7 the ‘only repeating Enfield trainer rifle’

Starting Bid

AU$950

Sold AU$1,300

Est.

AU$1,200 - AU$1,800

STEYR MFG. GEWEER M.95 B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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STEYR MFG. GEWEER M.95 B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 8m/m cal.; 5 rnd. integral mag.; 32” barrel with vg. bore & sharply defined rifling, super fine frosting throughout; metalwork has been lacquered, appears to be a consistent dark patina/ blued finish underneath; lhs of action marked STEYR 1897; bolt cycles freely, strong springs & sears; 3 – 20 graduated rear sights; missing cleaning rod; woodwork has been refinished, lacquered, presents well; armourers repair to handguard at breech with additional crack; woodwork otherwise in g. sound cond., some darkened areas & light handling marks; sling swivels to barrel band & underside of stock; steel butt plate; overall in vg. wo & g. cond. #1152A L/R

Starting Bid

AU$400

Passed

Est.

AU$500 - AU$700

MAUSER MOD. 1896 B/A RIFLE

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MAUSER MOD. 1896 B/A RIFLE: 6.5×55m/m Swedish cal; 5 rnd.; 24” barrel with vg. bright bore & sharply defined rifling; thinning blued finish to metalwork has developed an even grey patina; partially worn nitre blued finish to bolt release, trigger, vivid on sight spring; polished bolt & mag. lifter; top of breech marked WAFFENFABRIK/ MAUSER /OBERNDORF A/N/ 1899; matching bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears & springs; fitted with VASTERAS adjustable rear sight, retains steel cleaning rod; woodwork has been refinished but presents exc., some v. light handling marks overall; matching no. steel butt plate; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #22041 L/R A nice honest, early rifle.

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$700

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

EARLY LITHGOW S.M.L.E. MK III B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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EARLY LITHGOW S.M.L.E. MK III B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal, 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with exc. bore & crisp rifling; strong blued finish to action, thinning on profiles, barrel with khaki matte finish & nose cap with patchy Suncorite finish; rhs of body socket marked MA / LITHGOW / S.M.L.E. /III/ 1928; lhs of breech marked with MA/II mark & GR proofs; non-matching bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears; std. military 2 – 20 graduated rear sights; woodwork in g.+ cond, some light handling marks & scattered bruising overall; brass butt plate with trap, fitted with period canvas sling; overall in exc. wo & g.+ cond. #23058 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Passed

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

LEE-ENFIELD MK. I* B/A TRAINING RIFLE

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LEE-ENFIELD MK. I* B/A TRAINING RIFLE: 22 cal; std. .303 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with g. to vg. bore & strongly defined rifling; metalwork appears to have had a later Suncorite refinish, finish presents f. and patchy; plum patina to nose cap; rhs of body socket marked with V.R. cypher/ ENFIELD / 1901 / LE/ I*; additional A.G. PARKER / & Co LTD/ BIRMINGHAM/ 22PATT ’14 stamp below; lhs body socket marked SPARKBROOK/1904/ SHT LE/ COND II; matching numbers to bolt, breech & barrel; mechanically vg., bolt cycles well, crisp trigger; retains mag. cut off, volley sights have been removed; 2- 20 graduated rear sights with 2.5 gradation added; retains volley sights; woodwork presents decent, some scattered handling marks & light bruises; rhs stock marked with broadarrow within D/ brass disc inlay which is marked 3. 06/ R.F.A./ 2.S.K./ 19; brass butt plate with trap; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #4419 L/R Presents a little grubby but is a very complete example. Just needs the Hiscock-Parker magazine.

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$900

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

LITHGOW S.M.L.E. B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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LITHGOW S.M.L.E. B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal, 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with g. to vg. bore & sharply defined rifling, a little dirty; matte military finish to metalwork presents well, thinning on charger bridge, ; rhs of body socket marked MA / LITHGOW / S.M.L.E. /III*/ 1941; matching no. marked to breech, bolt, barrel, nose cap & forewood; bolt cycles well, strong springs & sears; std. military 2 – 20 graduated rear sights; woodwork in woodwork in g. to vg. overall cond, some scattered handling marks dings but presents well; rhs of stock stamped with MA / LITHGOW marks, 1942; brass butt plate with trap, fitted with canvas sling; overall in exc. wo & g. to vg. cond. #1262 L/R A nice matching rifle that’d grade up further with a bore scrub.

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$750

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

WITHDRAWN

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WITHDRAWN

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LITHGOW SHT.LE MK. III* B/A RIFLE

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LITHGOW SHT.LE MK. III* B/A RIFLE: 303 cal; 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with exc. bore, crisp rifling throughout; blued finish to metalwork, thinning on profiles, developing a grey/ plum patina; rhs of body socket marked with A within star/ LITHGOW/ SHT. LE/III within shield/ 1916; top of breech marked 3MD, 43433 over serial no. to rhs; matching bolt cycles well, crisp trigger; retains mag. cut off & volley sights; std. 2 – 20 graduated rear sights; matching nose cap; woodwork in sound cond., extensive handling scuffs & bruising to butt but forewood bearing only light marks, looks to be replacement; serial no. has been a stamped to rhs butt along with Lithgow shield, 3MD / 43433; brass butt plate with trap; fitted with older leather sling; overall in exc. wo & g. cond. #57440 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$600

Sold AU$1,300

Est.

AU$700 - AU$1,000

LITHGOW S.M.L.E. MK. III* B/A SERVICE RIFLE

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LITHGOW S.M.L.E. MK. III* B/A SERVICE RIFLE: 303 cal, 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with g. to vg. bore & sharply defined rifling; matte military finish to metalwork, presents well overall, thinning on profiles; rhs of body socket marked MA / LITHGOW / S.M.L.E. /III*/ 1945; matching bolt cycles smoothly, strong sears; std. 2-20 graduated rear sights; woodwork in g.+ sound cond, some light handling marks & bruising overall; rhs of stock stamped MAO/ SMLE/ III*/ 1942, 1/45/ C42595; brass butt plate with trap, fitted with period canvas sling; overall in vg. wo & g.+ cond. #C42595 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$400

Sold AU$650

Est.

AU$500 - AU$700

SWEDISH CARL GUSTAF MAUSER M.96 B/A CAVALRY CARBIN

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SWEDISH CARL GUSTAF MAUSER M.96 B/A CAVALRY CARBINE: 6.5×55m/m Swedish cal; 5 rnd. mag.; 18 1/2” barrel, with bulge at muzzle end; reblued finish to metalwork presents decent; CARL GUSTAFS STADS /GEVARSFAKTORI /1918 marked to top of breech; matching bolt cycles smoothly; std. sights with 4 – 16 graduations; woodwork in vg. overall cond., some light handling marks but presents well; fitted with period leather sling; overall in f. cond. #105374 L/R

Starting Bid

AU$150

Sold AU$550

Est.

AU$200 - AU$500

26-27 OCTOBER 2024 AUCTION. AUSTRALIAN FINE ARMS

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