October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/1/2018
The El Tigre rifles were produced by the Spanish firm of Garate Anitua Y CIA in Eibar from 1915 until about 1937. They were in use by various Spanish police forces from 1923 right up through the 1980's. They are an excellent copy of the Winchester model 1892 carbine, chambered for the same .44-40 round (known in Spain as .44 Largo). These were made for both Civilian and Police use, but apart from its emergency use during the Spanish Civil War it was never issued as a military weapon. Over one million were eventually produced for private sale with many ending up in the hands of forest rangers, and for police, prison or private security guards who needed a compact but long-ranged weapon for use in confined spaces (e.g. the Railway division of the Guardia Civil). Original four piece cleaning rod in the butt. Matching numbers. CONDITION: Gun appears to have been refinished at some point with all markings still sharp and clear. Retains 90% of this finish. The barrel band, normally held on by a pin through the forend, is currently held on by a screw in either side. Bore is fine with sharp rifling and some slight roughness. Wood is very good with dings and handling marks. Fine mechanical function.