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An Ultra-Rare Pre-Production Model 1898 Mauser!  This 8x57mm Mauser sporting rifle was crafted by JOHAN PETERLONGO (Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo), a renowned Innsbruck gunmaker from 1826 through 1898. This quality sporter was built on a pre-production unserialized civilian Mauser action. The Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo legend is found stamped on the left side of an octagonal barrel flat. Features an octagon to round barrel with matted solid rib, sporting a ramp front sight, two leaf folding rear sight. Engraved case colored action with European claw mounts, a Mannlicher-style butter knife bolt handle, engraved floor plate and trigger guard, double set triggers, a walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and fluted cap, straight comb, under cut roll over cheek piece, horn butt plate and forearm tip with swivels. There is a very tasteful deer hunting scene factory engraved on the flooplate, with an oak leaf motif. There is also original engraving on many of the smaller parts. Condition is very good to fine, overall. The octagon transitioning to round barrel retains nearly all its blue finish with nominal handling marks. European sling swivels. The receiver retains flashes of color but mostly darkened. Floor plate and trigger guard have smooth dark a smooth patina. The gutta percha buttplate is pressed in an unusual basketweave pattern. One of the stock screws shows some pitting, but could easily be polished and refinished. . The stock is original and excellent with just minor impressions. Mechanically fine with a working trigger that does not set properly.  (Needs adjustment.) The bore has strong rifling but is frosted. Barrel Length: 22.5″. Because Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo ceased business under that name in 1898, this is undoubtedly a pre-production Model 1898 Mauser!  Notably, guns from the successor company  (late-1898 and onward) were marked: “Tiroler Waffenfabrik Peterlongo, Richard Mahrholdt & Sohn”  (CSGB-898)

A J Sports  Legacy .50 Caliber Inline-primed Muzzleloading Rifle in nice condition that looks almost like-new. (See photos.) This bargain-priced entry-level muzzleloading rifle was made in China. It was part of a large collection of guns that I bought from an estate. My cost was quite low on this rifle, so your cost will be correspondingly low. It is configured as a modern muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle with inline 209 shotshell primers for priming.  Blued steel, with ramrod, thumb safety, wood stock, quick standard U.S. detachable sling swivels studs, and a soft rubber recoil pad. Short-throw bolt for priming. (The bolt and breech plug can be removed, for cleaning.) Equipped with iron sights. The barrel length is 22.5″. Serial Number: 000483X.  Stock is in excellent condition with just a few very light handling marks.  Bore is nice, but shows some use. Uses standard size #11 percussion caps.  This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can take a mule deer, and even elk! (ERM-052)

An very good condition Knight’s Armament  Revolution .50 Caliber.  Made in USA. It is configured as a modern blackpowder muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle with an inline 209 shotshell primers. Green fiber optic front sight. Adjustable orange fiber optic rear sight. Satin stainless finish, Aluminum ramrod, Thumb safety, polymer camouflage stock and forend, Sling mounts. Soft rubber recoil pad. Barrel Length, 27″. SN: S00253X. Retains good original stainless finish to exterior with very light wear. The stock and forend have just a few light handling marks. Good soft rubber recoil pad.  Bore is nice. Equipped with a camouflage Bushnell 2.5-4.5x scope with a TurkeyPlex reticle.  This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can take a mule deer, and yes, even an elk! This model last retailed for $699, when sold new. (PRL-057)

A very nice condition used Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) 50 Express Percussion Double Rifle.  This scarce discontinued side-by-side rifle has just minor handling/storage/field wear marks, (See photos.)  Engraved color case-hardened side plates that show slight wear..  (See photos.)  Has 28″ blued round barrels. Nice rifling and bore condition. Adjustable rear side. Equipped with original factory ramrod. Walnut stock with nice straight grain, for strength. Gold-plated double triggers.  Has a slim-line factory recoil pad..  Serial #875050X.  This rifle is a good length for deer hunting, and quite practical, since it provides a quick follow-up shot.   With .50 caliber bullets, round balls, or minie-balls, it can definitely knock down a mule deer. It can also shoot sabot loads. This is a scarce and sought-after discontinued model that often fetches $850+, at auction. (KBA-539)

A Thompson/Center (T/C) .50 Caliber Black Diamond Inline Muzzleloading Stainless Steel Rifle in excellent condition that looks like-newm and is in factory box. (See photos.) This rifle is the desirable Single Set Trigger (SST) variant. Factory box included. Made in Rochester, New Hampshire, USA. It is configured as a modern muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle with inline 209 shotshell primers for priming. Stainless steel, with black composite ramrod, thumb safety, black polymer stock and forend, and quick detachable sling swivels studs, sling swivels, black nylon sling, and a soft rubber recoil pad. Short-throw bolt for priming. (The bolt and breech plug can be removed, for cleaning.) Equipped with iron sights (with firer optic front sight) and scope bases. Monte Carlo style stock with cheek rise for use with a scope.  .50 caliber Quick Load Accurizer (QLA) Barrel, (Note: The QLA feature — traditionally called a False Muzzle — is great if you shoot maxi or conical bullets, because it allows you to start them straight in the bore, and that creates better accuracy.) The barrel length is 22.5″. Serial Number: 1410X.  Stock is in excellent condition with just a few very light handling marks.  Bore is excellent.  This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can take a mule deer, and even elk! This discontinued but still sought-after model last retailed for $469 (without scope), when they were last sold new.  (INI-069)

A Thompson/Center (T/C) .50 Caliber Impact Blackpowder Rifle in excellent condition that looks like new.  Made in USA. It is configured as a modern break-action muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle with inline 209 shotshell primers for priming. Blued finish, with black composite ramrod, thumb safety, black polymer stock and forend, and quick detachable sling swivels studs, and a soft rubber recoil pad. Has a factory 1″ removable stock spacer, so this is a perfect rifle for a wife or a growing son.  Equipped with a Thompson/Center factory 3-9×40 scope, as well as iron sights with a high-visibility fiber-optic front sight. Monte Carlo style stock with cheek rise for use with a scope.  Barrel Length, 26″. Serial Number: 313X. Retains good original to exterior with no noticeable wear. Stock and forend are in excellent condition with very light handling marks.  Bore is nice.  This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can take a mule deer, and yes, even an elk! This discontinued but still in-demand model last retailed for $469 (with scope), when they were last sold new. The following is from the T/C factory website:

“Designed to open easily for right- or left-handed shooters of all sizes, the Impact’s single-shot break-open hood construction means black powder hunters can spend less time loading and cleaning, and more time aiming in on that shot of a lifetime. Every muzzleloader hunter is all-too familiar with removing and inserting breech plugs. T/C’s Speed Breech with triple lead threads simplifies this process, requiring only five turns to screw in, which not only saves time, but reduces seizing.

Quality that comes installed straight from the T/C factory, the Impact’s Fiber Optic Sights provide highly visible dots that appear to emit a radiant glow for more accurate shooting in low light conditions. If you prefer optics, the Impact SB is factory drilled and tapped for Thompson Center mounts.

Featuring a 26” Magnum .50 Caliber Muzzleloader Barrel, the T/C Impact can handle loads up to 150 grains of FFG Black Powder (or an equivalent black powder substitute) without sacrificing accuracy. The American-made Impact is backed by the famous T/C Lifetime Warranty, protecting your investment for a lifetime of hunts.

One size rifle doesn’t fit every hunter – and finding the right fit often means the difference between bagging a trophy and returning empty-handed. A 1” spacer is always included with the T/C Impact to adjust the length of pull to match shooter preference. To determine your length of pull, simply hold your hand in a position as if you were holding a pistol grip, with your fingers in a comfortable trigger position. Let your arm hang at your side, then make a 90 degree angle between your elbow and bicep. Measure from your trigger finger to the inside of your elbow in a straight line. This measurement indicates your length of pull.”   (ESB-063)

A very good condition Knight’s Armament  KM-85. Made in USA. This handsome rifle is configured as a modern muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle. Front bead and rear Williams receiver peep sight that shows a bit of wear. (Note The rear sight was mounted using the factory scope mount drilled and tapped holes. No holes were drilled by the rifle’s first  owner.) The factory barrel-mounted rear sight is absent. Stainless finish, Aluminum ramrod, Thumb safety, Textured polymer thumbhole stock and forend, Sling mounts, Soft rubber recoil pad. Barrel Length, 24″. SN: S7080X. Retains good original stainless finish to exterior with light wear. Stock and forend have just light handling marks.  The bore is nice but it needs a little cleaning. It is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts.  This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can take a mule deer, and yes, even an elk! This model last retailed for $699, when sold new. (ECL-054)

A scarce Smith and Wesson Double Action Frontier chambered in .44-40 Winchester with some Nez Perce Indian tribal history. Here is another great “off the res” revolver, from the Nez Perce Reservation in north-central Idaho. Has a 6-1/2″ barrel, 1-9/16″ cylinder, fixed sights, DA/SA action, and original black gutta percha grips that are worn and faded to a pleasant chocolate brown. Single-action mechanism locks back but the hammer will release with thumb pressure. Double action works well and locks the cylinder tightly. Bore shows light pitting but is bright, with good rifling. Serial numbers match on butt, cylinder, latch, barrel, and grips. Grips are also inscribed inside with the Indian name “Sam Penny” on one side and “Lapwai, Idaho” on the other. Original nickel finish is only about 70% but the factory markings are clear. One grip panel has a large chip at the bottom, and there are some small indentations at the butt, where this revolver’s frame was apparently used at least once, to drive tacks. (See photos.) Please see photos for details. This model was manufactured between 1886-1898, with just 15,340 produced in .44-40.  (The vast majority of antique S&W large frame DAs were chambered in .44. S&W Russian.) This one falls in the middle of that range at #642X — circa 1892. (EPLS-616)

A scarce Marlin-Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle in .38 Long Colt, #1768X (circa 1879), blued 28” special-order octagonal barrel. Has “Rocky Mountain” pattern dovetailed blade front sight and buckhorn-style adjustable ramp rear sight. Original crescent buttplate. Marked  ”38 LONG’ on the barrel near the breech; This is a nice honest-looking rifle that came from a ranch near Billings, Montana. Stock and forend have typical age/use marks, with a few noticeable dents near the buttpplate, and one minor non-threatening crack at the wrist. The wood has nice grain and color. Action is smooth and lock up tightly with no lever droop. The bore is darkly-leaded, but it should clean well, with its defined rifling. The action, barrel, and crescent buttplate have faded to a pleasant and uniform brown patina. The front sight is slightly loose in its dovetail, so it should be peened. The hammer spring is nice and strong. Pre-1899 Marlin Ballards are quite hard to find. After going through severa manufacturers during the U.S. Civil War, the rights to produce the Ballard rifle were bought by the Marlin company. The Ballard design is particularly fast to  load and fire, since unlike their competing rolling blocks, there is no obstruction to the chamber. The No. 2 was introduced in 1876 for .32, .38, .41, or .44 rimfire and centerfire cartridges. It features an octagonal barrel, a reversible firing pin (to allow the use of either rimfire and centerfire cartridges), and a blued frame. Most of the .38 caliber pattern had 30-inch barrels, so this rifle’s special-order 28″ barrel is unusual.  Also included with this rifle are a primerless dummy cartridge, 25+ sized lead bullets, 21 pieces of deprimed brass, a Lyman .375 bullet sizing die, and handloading data. (ESPB-082)

A scarce early 1895 production Colt Model 1895 .38 Colt New Army & Navy Double Action, 6-shot swing-out cylinder. Standard ^’ barrel. This appears to have been for  commercial production rather than a military contract. Original finish and mechanically sound. Bore has shootable rifling. Nice original grips. The serial number 28X places it in the first two months of production 1895.  Has the assembly number 286 stamped on the crane, inside frame, and on the cylinder latch. Three-line barrel roll mark with “95” as last patent date. Faded blue finish with considerable pitting and a missing ecectort rod cap. (That does not affect the rod’s function.) Typical antique patina and 30% overall original blue finish. The checkered black gutta percha grip panels are in good condition for their age. A nice affordable shooter-grade Colt! Since it has pitting, it might be worthwhile to polish nad Cerakote this revolver as a practical  shooter. (BNE-503)

Rare, Original Pre-1861 Colt Third Model  .44 Caliber Dragoon Revolver, Blued//Brass with original 7.5-inch round barrel. All-mathcing serial numbers. Walnut grips. Serial Number: 1244X.  Only 8,390 of the Third Model were produced from 1851 through 1860, and less than 4,000 are believed to still exist. This design had more variations compared to its earlier counterparts. Some of the Third Model Colt Dragoon revolvers such as this one had frame cuts for detachable shoulder stocks. In very good condition with some pitting. (See the 44 photos. Has COLT PATENT US stamped on left side of frame. Includes a bullet mold and a U.S.-stamped powder horn, three original Civil War-vintage.packets of paper cartidges, a tin of Eley percussion caps, and lots of round lead balls. In a 17.5″. x 11.75″ x 3″ deep non-period burgundy-lined pal presentation case with some scratches and a partially-detached brass hinge.  This revolver most likely saw service in the U.S. Civil War.  It would be worthwhile to obtain a Colt factory history letter on this revolver. (INPB-851)

ON HOLD for  Mike Long (ordering in November, 2025.) A rare 1898-dated Carl Gustaf Swedish M1896 Mauser full-length rifle. This one is clearly dated 1898 on the receiver ring — from the first year of production. The barrel is 28.5″ — which was standard for the Swedish M1896. This rifle’s serial number is 133X, so it probably came from the first few months of production.  Numbers match except for the bolt. The metal finish is excellent, with 95% or better original bluing. Nice electric bluing on the rear sight spring.  The wood shows typical wear from handling and shipment.  The front sight is the standard trapezoidal blade. The rear sight is also the standard 1896 pattern. The bore has nice rifling, and the Swedish arsenal stock disc shows a Grade “1” bore!  See photos for details. (GINS-189)

A very nice, scarce, original Argentine Contract Remington Rolling Block Model 1879 Rifle rechambered to 11mm Mannlicher. This is a really nice-looking rifle with original 3-line Remington factory tang markings — partially illegible, with patent dates from 1864 to 1878. The Remington name and address on the tang of the receiver has become faint but most of it is fairly discernible. The model and date information is listed on the barrel top, and is clear:   MODELO ARGENTINO. 1879 E.N.  (The “E.N.” abbreviation is for the Ejercito Nacional, or National Army in Argentina.) Just above this is stamped “11 Mann”,  indicating that this rifle was originally chambered in .43 Spanish but  rechambered for the the more readily-available 11mm Mannlicher (Werndl) cartridge, in the 1950s,.Only 300 rifles were converted!  (The 11×58mmR M1877, 11mm Werndl or 11.15×58mmR is a black powder cartridge used in the M1867 Werndl–Holub rifle as well as the Mannlicher M1886 rifle.) This rifle was likely produced by Remington in the mid-1880s. It has a nice dark walnut stock and forend with just a few typical dings, but no cracks. It has a nice (85%) thinning Argentine arsenal blued finish – far above average for an Argentine Contract Remington Rolling Block. The receiver has traces of its original color casehardening. The original, correct ramrod is present, and is in nice condition. The rolling block action works perfectly. The original ladder infantry rear sight has three steps when the ladder is in the down position, and is incremented from 500 to 1,100 yards in the up position, and it locks properly in both the up and down positions. But the ladder slider is loose when set for more than 900 yards. The bore is quite nice, with distinct rifling. So, in addition to being a desirable collector’s piece, this should make a great shooter for anyone who handloads. (Special handloading notes: Factory 11mm Mannlicher ammo is fairly scarce, but reloading components are readily available. Start by contacting Buffalo Arms. You will need 385-grain .43 Spanish bullets. You’ll also need some .348 Winchester brass. This brass has a slightly lower shoulder but this is easily corrected by fire-forming the cartridge. The brass will stretch to fit and will not harm the brass nor the chamber. You can use standard Large Rifle primers. Use reloading dies will be for the 11mmx58R Werndl with a matching shell holder.   (CLSF-436)

A nice condition used scoped White Armstech Whitetail .504 Caliber In-Line Percussion Left-Handed Single-Shot Rifle.  It is configured as a modern scoped muzzleloading deer/elk hunting rifle with a small bolt action just for an in-line percussion cap. Has just minor handling/storage/field wear marks. (See photos.)  Made before 1997 in Roosevelt, Utah. Has a 22″ blued round bull barrel. Nice rifling and bore condition.  Serial #78X.  Nice blond American oak or birch buttstock. Has an inexpensive Traditions brand 4×32 scope with duplex crosshairs mounted on Weaver bases.  The small percussion cap bolt handle is on the left side. Has a factory recoil pad. Factory-installed standard quick-detachable sling swivel studs.  (No swivels, but those are readily available.) Ramrod appears to be patterned aluminum. (See photos.)  This is an early-production rifle built by the late Dr. Gary B. (“Doc) White, pre-1997. These were built to very accurately shoot heavy conical bullets. Designed to load as a “slip fit” load with conical bullets cast as a .5035″ or .504″ diameter from 420 grain to 495 grain weight or alternatively with saboted .44 jacketed bullets! You can shoot many times without swabbing with this unique loading system. This rifle is a .504 which takes a somewhat larger bullet than most muzzleloading .50 caliber blackpowder rifles. Conical .504 bullets can be ordered from No Excuses and several other sources. This design will also shoot sabots quite well although they are best known for their ability to shoot heavy solid lead conical bullets. The White Armstech rifles were one of the first “long-range muzzleloaders”. See the late Doc White’s site: www.whitemuzzleloading.com. This rifle is a good length for deer or elk hunting. With heavy conical bullets, it can definitely take a mule deer, and yes, even an elk!  The early-production Armstech Whitetail rifles built by Doc White himself are hard to find, especially in a left-handed capping configuration. (PPR-571)

A quite scarce Martini-Henry .303 British arsenal conversion single-shot carbine. The receiver markings show that it was produced by the Enfield Arsenal in 1895.  It is clearly dated “1895” on the receiver, so it is unquestionably a Federally-exempt pre-1899 antique. By its barrel markings, it appears to have gone through the Kabul Arsenal and then re-issued in India or Nepal. The receiver markings are not perfectly centered, so I’ll describe this as a possible a Khyber Pass receiver,  just in case.  The receiver and barrel both have nice bluing, apparently from one or more re-arsenalizations. The original bayonet lug is intact.  Has a handy 21.5″ barrel. Stock and foreend are in outstanding condition for a 130-year-old service rifle!  Shootable bore. A khaki sling from a later Lee-Enfield is included (See photos.) (BGAI-825)

An original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr Model 1881 Bolt Action Military Rifle, made in Switzerland. Serial # 20563X. Chambered in 10.4x38mm Swiss Rimfire. The receiver is marked Waffenfabrik Bern M.81. The high serial number tells us that this was one of the last Model 81 Vetterli rifles produced at Waffenfabrik Bern. The condition of this rifle is particularly good, with a nice honey-blonde stock with some pretty tigerstriping in the forend.  There are some minor scratches on the receiver, but it shows 95% bluing. The barrel has 98% bluing. The buttplate is lightly rough, but fine for its age. The bore is very good, dark, but with sharp rifling. This example has matching numbers on receiver, bolt, and trigger guard. Please see the photos.  The stock has just modest handling wear — particularly nice wood for a 143-year old rifle.  A wonderful piece of Swiss history! (BCA-890)

An original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr Model 1878 Bolt Action Military Rifle, made in Switzerland. Serial # 17774X. Chambered in 10.4x38mm Swiss Rimfire. The condition of this rifle is exceptional! It is in near excellent condition, with just minor stock dings and 99% original arsenal bluing!  Cleaning rod is absent, but they are available from several online vendors. The bore is very good+ with sharp rifling and some shine. This example has matching numbers on receiver, bolt, and trigger guard. Please see the photos.  The stock has just modest handling wear — particularly nice wood for a 145-year old rifle.  A wonderful piece of Swiss history! (BCA-889)

An original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr Model 1881 Bolt Action Military Rifle, made in Switzerland. Receiver is marked: Waffenfabrik, Bern M78. The condition of this rifle is very good, with just a few scattered stock dings and 98% original arsenal bluing on the barrel, and some gray patina and splotches on the receiver.  The buttplate shows some rusty pitted splotches that should clean up easily. Serial # 21701X. Chambered in 10.4x38mm Swiss Rimfire.  The bore needs cleaning, but it has distinct rifling. This example has matching numbers on receiver, bolt, and trigger guard. Please see the photos.  The stock has just modest handling wear — particularly nice wood for a 143-year old rifle. A wonderful piece of Swiss history! (BPA-886)

An original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr Model 1881 Bolt Action Military Rifle, made in Switzerland. Receiver is marked: Waffenfabrik, Bern M81. The condition of this rifle is quite nice. It is in very good+  condition, with just minor stock dings and 95% original arsenal bluing on the barrel, and receiver.  The buttplate has about 70% original finish, with some mottling. Serial # 21466X. Chambered in 10.4x38mm Swiss Rimfire.  The bore is excellent — shiny with sharp rifling. This example has matching numbers on receiver, bolt, and trigger guard. Please see the photos.  The stock has just modest handling wear — particularly nice wood for a 143-year old rifle. A wonderful piece of Swiss history! (BCA-885)