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LOT 3504 Soviet Tula Arsenal Tokarev SVT-40 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Scope - Serial no. T14740, 7.62x54 R cal., 27 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. The top of the receiver has the Tula arsenal star factory mark over the date “1941”. The original Cyrillic prefix serial number (transliterated as “ZhL2433”) is on the left of the receiver with force matched with an electro- stenciled serial number on the bolt, charging handle/bolt carrier, trigger guard, and stamped on the left side of the stock. The right of the stock has the Tula arsenal star factory mark over the date “1944” and an “A” indicating the stock is a later arsenal replacement AVT stock. Assorted Soviet inspection marks on the various components. The replacement magazine is numbered “3803” along with an electro-stenciled “8501”. First type six slot muzzle brake, standard military hooded front sight and tangent rear sight graduated 1-15 (100-1,500 meters). Importer fitted with a PU scope marked on the tube with the star above hammer and sickle logo above “1940” date, “No 01719” and “19(boxed X)59r” arsenal #2 rebuild marking, reproduction leather scope lens covers and unmarked reproduction scope mount. Import marked on the right of the receiver. Includes a modern plastic hardcase. CONDITION: Fine, retains 95% importer/arsenal refinished blue finish with some scattered areas of light pitting visible underneath the finish. Refinished stock is very good with some light handling marks and wear. Mechanically excellent. Scope is also fine, retains 99% arsenal refinished blue finish. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3505
Historic Documented Vietnam War Captured Chinese Type 53 Bolt Action Carbine with Bayonet and DD603 War Trophy Paperwork - Serial no. 1217708, 7.62x54 R cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. The Chinese Type 53 carbine was effectively an exact copy of the Soviet M44 Mosin-Nagant carbine. As China adopted more advanced SKS and AK pattern rifles, the older Mosin-Nagant based longarms ended up in second line service, as well as being slated for export, with many becoming part of North Vietnam’s inventory. An August 1971 dated DD603 registration document accompanies the rifle that lists “CHICOM Carbine, Modle-54, 7.62mm” and “1217708, Bolt #0564, Communist China” identifying it by serial number and bolt number as a war trophy and personal property of Arthur R. Goodwin originally of Merced, California, attached to the 21st Special Operations Squadron. The carbine features a hooded pin front sight and notched tangent rear sight, with a triangle enclosed “21” factory mark and “1954.10.” dated chamber. Fitted with a hinged side-folding bayonet and a straight wrist stock with a flat buttplate. Includes an extra bolt without bolt head, and a modern plastic hardcase. CONDITION: Very good, showing characteristic wear appropriate for a jungle used Vietnam War trophy, exhibiting brown patina and heavy spotting with original blue finish visible in protected areas. Stock is good with numerous scars and scuffs. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3506
Exceptionally Fine Syrian Contract French MAS Model 1949 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Scope and Bayonet - Serial no. F33093, 7.5 mm French cal., 23 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, birch stock. A culmination of the spiral development of the previous MAS-38/39, MAS-40, and MAS-44 designs, the MAS Model 1949 became France’s first standard issue domestically produced semi-automatic service rifle, utilizing a unique direct impingement gas system with rear-locking tilting bolt. The Model 1949 only saw serial production slightly over 20,000, with the improved
Model 49/57 making up the bulk of French production. This specific rifle is one of 6,000 made under contract for the Syrian government, featuring the addition of a MAS-36 style spike bayonet to the forend. Features winged blade front and tangent peep rear sights with a flip-up grenade sight on the front band and a screw-adjustable range collar on the barrel. Import marked on the underside of the barrel. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock. Includes a an APX L.806 scope (No. 16.513) with throw lever mount, brown leather sling, rubber eyepiece, leather lens covers, and a spike bayonet. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% plus arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, with minimal minor edge wear, minor cycling wear, and plum coloration on a few small components. The stock is very fine as sanded and re-oiled. Scope is excellent with clear optics. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3507
French MAS Model 1949-56 Semi-Automatic Designated Marksman Rifle in 7.62 mm NATO with Scope and Accessories - Serial no. G35538, 7.62x51mm NATO (308) cal., 19 1/2 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, birch stock. An evolution of the earlier MAS Model 1949, the Model 1949-56 rifle served as the standard French semi-automatic service rifle until the adoption of the FAMAS in 1979, with this example being chambered in 7.62x51 mm NATO instead of 7.5 mm French. Features adjustable post front and tangent peep rear sights, with a flip-up grenade sight on the front band and sliding range collar on the barrel. The manufacturer and model designation are marked on the left side of the receiver along with overstamped “CAL.7.62/308” caliber markings, “P78” rebuild stamp, and an import mark on the optic attachment rail. Fitted with a smooth birch semi-pistol grip stock with “MAS/1962” marked rubber buttpad and grasping grove forend with smooth top handguard. Includes a APX L.806 scope (No. 2.852) with throw lever mount, leather APX scope carry case, brown leather sling, four extra magazines, extra “MAS/1962” marked buttpad, night sight adapter attachment, APX scope rubber eye piece, original French MAS 1949-56 manual, and NcStar bipod attached to the barrel. CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining 90% plus re-applied parkerized finish with light scattered cycling wear, limited edge wear, and faint spotting. Stock is also very fine as lightly sanded. Scope is very fine with clear optics and crisp reticle. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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