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LOT 432
Swedish Carl Gustaf m/41B Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Matching Numbered Scope Mount and Scope Case - Serial no. 345324, 6.5 mm Swedish cal., 29 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Approximately 5,300 m/41 sniper rifles were converted from standard Model 1896 infantry rifles for use in Swedish military service during World War II, with all of them subsequently updated to the m/41B configuration in 1955 with Ajack scopes, numbered mounting
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LOT 429
Exceptional Swiss ZFK31/55 Straight Pull Sniper Rifle with Matching Scope and Scope Case - Serial no. 4994, 7.5 mm Swiss cal., 25 inch round bbl., blue finish, beech stock. Manufactured between 1955-1958, the ZFK31/55 is a derivative of the K31 rifle configured for precision long range shooting that is complete with its matching 3.5X sniper scope. Reportedly 4,150 were produced in total. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with a combined flash hider and bayonet
lug unit integrated into the sight, “Swiss Cross and Shield” engraved on the receiver ring, and a set
of integrally forged scope bases on the left side of the receiver. Matching serial numbers visible on the barrel, receiver,
bolt, underside of the handguard, inside of the stock channel, scope and magazine. The bottom of the magazine is marked with the matching
number above “Zf.Kar.”, denoting use with a scoped rifle, and the scope is marked with the matching number above “KERN AARAU/V=3.5/(view angle symbol)=75 0/00”. The
scope has a three-post reticle and is fitted with a set of integral claw bases. Smooth pistol grip beech wood stock, with a folding bipod just ahead of the magazine well, forearm grooves, checkered wrist, and flat buttplate. Includes a scope case numbered “4994” on the lid to match the scope, and containing a screwdriver tool. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some light edge wear and 85% original black painted finish on the bipod legs with some light flaking. Stock is very fine with some scattered light handling marks, a few mild gouges on the left, and distinct edges and grasping grooves. Mechanically excellent. The scope is also excellent, retains 99% original blue finish with crisp clear optics. The case is excellent overall. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500 LOT 430 World War II Soviet Izhevsk Arsenal Tokarev SVT-40 Semi- Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 2003, 7.62x54 R cal., 27 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. The top of the receiver has the Izhevsk arsenal triangle and right of the stock has a circled Izhevsk logo. The original Cyrillic prefix serial number (transliterated as “GR2003”) is on the left of the receiver with factory stamped and matching serial number on the bolt, charging handle/bolt carrier, trigger guard, and left side of stock. The replacement magazine is numbered “Bb1821.1” (transliterated VB1821.1). Assorted Soviet inspection marks on the various components. First type six slot muzzle brake, standard military hooded front sight and tangent rear sight graduated 1-15 (100-1,500 meters). Includes a tan canvas web sling with leather ends. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with scattered areas of brown and gray patina on the balance, and some patches of light pitting. Stock is also very good with general mild wear and some scattered scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 431
Luxembourg Contract Fabrique Nationale FN-49 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 6530, 30-06 Springfield cal., 22 inch round bbl., black finish, hardwood stock. The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949, also referred to as the FN-49 or SAFN, was used by a number of countries in military service between 1948-1982. Originally designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonne Saive in 1947, who also designed the FAL, its successor. Blade front and tangent rear sights, “AL” (Armee Luxembourg) mark on top of the chamber, and the one-line FN address on the right. In addition, the upper left side of the chamber bears Liege proofs, while the left shows a “flaming bomb” style proof next to a “1”, and matching numbers are present on the receiver, cover, bolt, and bolt carrier. Fitted with a smooth hardwood stock with a steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus of the original black finish, showing some light wear marks. Stock is fine as arsenal refinished, with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
rails with peened screws, and the standard iron rear sights changed to the dial-adjustable m/55 sight. These snipers saw active use into the beginning of the 1990s. This example has a “1915” dated receiver, Ajack 4X90 scope marked “Nr.3264/1942B” on the left of the dial, with matching serial numbers “226275” marked on both the scope base and scope mounting rail, and mixed serial numbers visible on the arsenal installed bolt and various components. Includes a green painted metal scope case numbered “345324” on the lid, brown leather
sling and leather scope lens caps.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish. Arsenal refinished stock is fine with some light handling marks and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine with 90% original blue finish and crisp/clear optics. Scope case is very good with 70% green painted finish. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750