February 5, 6, & 7, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/7/2019
Lot consists of a British SMLE MK III* and a Tula 91/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifles. (A) Manufactured by England in 1940 and marked with a crown over G.R on right side of receiver. Matching numbers include receiver, rear ladder sight, and forward portion of wood. Right side of receiver is import marked. (B) Manufactured by Tula in 1940. Matching numbers include: receiver, bolt, buttplate, and floorplate. Right side of buttstock is arsenal refurbished stamped. Left side of receiver is import marked. CONDITION: (A) Metal components retain 75% of arsenal applied finish with wear and thinning on receiver, bolt, triggerguard, and magazine. Wood retains virtually all applied arsenal finish with scattered handling marks all around. Buttstock is a replacement and does not match the rest of wood. Top forward handguard, just behind the rear sight ladder has a 2 - 1/2" crack that is mended with three 1" strips of new wood holding the crack in place. Forward of the rear sight ladder is three 1" wood replacements that mend minor cracks. Bore is bright and shows sharp rilfing throughout. Action is smooth and locks up tightly. (B) Metal components retain virtually all of the arsenal reapplied finish with slight areas of loss on buttplate. Wood retains most of the factory reapplied finish with small areas of loss scattered throughout. Bore is lightly frosted. Action is smooth and locks up tightly. Substantial amount of cosmeline remains on rifle. MW CORRECTION: Lot comes with shipping box, unnumbered to either gun, with sealed Mosin accessory pack including sling, ammo pouch, cleaning kit, and solvent/oil bottle. Also includes wrapped spike bayonet, loose ammo pouch, and paperwork.
Barrel Length
(A) 25-1/8"; (B) 28"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .303 British; (B) 7.62X54R
Manufacturer
(A) British; (B) Russian
Model
(A) Enfield Mk III Star; (B) Mosin-Nagant M91/30
Serial Number
(A) 31106; (B) MK5335