Long Gun or Sword

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)

An antique English hammered double barrel 12 Gauge by Westley Richards. 32″ barrels marked “Laminated Steel” on top rib; receiver has left-side barrel release lever, floating firing pins, stamped “27” and Birmingham proofs on the water table, back-action locks have simple engraving and “W. Richards” at each side. Varnished walnut forend may be a replacement or refinished, checkered pistol grip buttstock has shotgun buttplate, engraved trigger guard, and vacant nameplate at belly. The  Forend attachment has been inexpertly re-welded but this repair does not show when the forend is in place.  The forend latch has been repaired with an inset square nut. The exterior condition is very good, showing 75% thinning brown finish and a faint pattern to barrels, elsewhere smooth dark gray gunmetal with fine edges and markings. (See photos.) Triggerguard has attractive floral engraving. Stock is sound showing scattered light marks and much original varnish. The barrel rib is marked “Laminated Steel”. Actions are crisp but the main latch has a slight wobble. The bores show overall light to moderate roughness. Special safety note: Since this is a Damascus barrel gun, it is not safe to shoot modern high-pressure shells unless you use 20 gauge or .410 adapters. Made pre-1899. No FFL Required. A nice, affordable Westley Richards! (BSL-224)

A scarce Swedish M1894/14 carbine in  6.5×55 Mauser with a very scarce original Swedish Carbine bayonet! Serial # 403X. Dated 1898. 6.5mm Swedish, 18” barrel with a very good bore that has some minor freckling within the grooves. This is an early Carl Gustaf arsenal-made carbine that has the modified 1914 nosecap with bayonet boss, and pre-’68 barrel extension. The stock is missing its brass disc — but those are easily found on eBay. Front and rear sling mounts. Mismatched parts. Crown proofs on many of the metal parts. The pictured sling was determined to not be original military issue, so it is not included. Receiver is dated 1898  – the last year for a Federally-exempt antique. Condition: Antique Good/Very good with scratches, sharp edge wear, and general finish wear from handling, operation, and age. Spots of finish loss, finish patina, and metal oxidation. The butt plate is in the white. Varying scratches, scuffs, and dings in the stock. The bore has some frosting and pitting, but it shows strong visible rifling. (AGIE-222)

An early Colt Model 1892 .38 Colt New Army Double Action. miltary production, 6-shot swing-out cylinder. Original finish and mechanically sound. Bore has good defined rifling with some freckling. Original military smooth walnut grips. No lanyard ring. The serial number 500X places its date of manufacture in 1892. Has inspector mark “RAC” for Rinaldo A. Carr on the frame and under the barrel. Faded blue finish with some wear and prominent pitting. The lanyard ring is absent and the lanyard ring screw hole has been filled.  No butt markings. It is reasonably priced to reflect its rough finish. (BAE-500)

A nice scope-ready Ludwig Loewe Chilean contract Mauser sporter, re-barreled to the popular, widely-available, and very flat-shooting .22-250 cartridge!  Made circa 1895.  Clearly marked “Loewe Berlin”, confirming its antique status. Note that per Federal law, re-barreling and/or sporterizing does not change the Federally exempt status of a pre-1899 antique gun. This rifle was nicely sporterized.  Mismatched serial numbers. Has a low-swing bolt handle, no safety lever (a low-swing safety should be installed), and Weaver scope bases.  I’m also including a pair of medium-height Weaver scope rings. (Not pictured.) Has a nicely-blued heavy contour modern 25.5″ tapered .22-250 barrel with a crowned muzzle.  No iron sights. Polished bolt body.  Has no sling swivels installed. This rifle has a dark walnut  Monte Carlo style stock with straight grain, and an ebony forend tip. The stock has some scratches from field use and needs some polishing. Has a worn Pachmayr White Line recoil pad installed. Because the pad has a permanent dent, it should be replaced. The trigger pull is light and crisp. Has a beautiful, shiny bore. This will make a great Federally-exempt varmint rifle. (UCBG-400)

A scarce Pre-1899 Swiss M1896/11 rifle. This 7.5×55 Schmidt-Rubin straight pull long rifle is very good+ condition. 30.7” barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on receiver, barrel, right side buttstock, and small parts with Swiss cross. Mismatched serial numbers stamped on the buttplate and magazine. Less than 70% of the thinning and toning finish remaining on the metal and mottled color to the bolt. The bottom of the  magazine shows the most wear. The wood has some old dents and handling marks. The action is smooth and the bore is quite nice with some shine and distinct rifling. Receiver has import marks on the charging handle sleeve. This rifle’s serial number (21640X) places its date of manufacture in 1898 (They must have a serial # under 236,500 to be legally antique.) The serial number  has “P” suffix, indicating that this rifle was Privatized. Of all of the various Schmidt-Rubin straight-pull rifle variants, it is only the Model 1896 that is both Federally antique, yet also rated to safely handle the high-pressure 7.5×55  GP11 cartridge and modern commercial cartridges. I’ll leave the treasure hunt for a possible soldier’s name tag under the buttplate up to you. (GASC-113)

An exceptional Winchester Round Barrel Model 1894 chambered in .32-40, made in 1898. Serial # 10180X indicates that frame was manufactured in early 1898.  Most Winchester Model 1894 rifles were made with octagonal barrels, so the few round barrel examples bring a premium. has a 25″ barrel — possibly special-ordered. This original pre-1899 antique Winchester has excellent bluing and just a few dings and scratches in the stock and forend. Has 98% original bluing on barrel and magazine, and 85% on the crescent buttplate.  The barrel markings are crisp, indicating that it was not re-blued. The color case-hardened receiver has mostly faded to an even blue-gray. The original adjustable buckhorn sight is in excellent condition. The bore has darkened, but it has just very light pitting and nice deep rifling. Antique Model 1894 rifles are rarely seen with round barrels, and in such fine condition.  The .32-40 chambering is also scarce and sought-after. (ENPL-365)

A very nice and desirable Remington Rolling Block 7×57 Mauser South American Contract rifle with original 3-line Remington factory tang markings — with patent dates from 1864 to 1874. This rifle was likely produced by Remington in the mid-1890s, when the modern smokeless 7×57 first became the rage. It has a 29″ pencil barrel and a sleek forend profile that makes it weigh substantially less than the 28″-barrel Mauser 7×57  bolt action rifles of the same era. It has a very nice dark walnut stock with no cracks, chips, or gouges. There are just a few light marks from storage and field use. It has an exceptionally nice (95%)  blued finish. The rolling block action works perfectly, although it has a fairly heavy military trigger pull. The original flip-up range-adjustable “ladder and ramp” rear sight is graduated out to an optimistic 2,300 yards, and it locks properly in both the up and down positions. The only serial number — on the bottom of the action — appears to have been pen-engraved to meet post-1968 import requirements. The bore has grayed but has distinct rifling. It passed a muzzle bullet tip test.  So, in addition to being a desirable collector’s piece, this should make a great shooter (CFKM-772)

A sporterized and scoped Carl Gustaf M1894 Swedish Mauser bolt action with a 23.5″ Swedish arsenal stepped barrel chambered in 6.5×55. Dated 1898 on the receiver ring. It is in a nearly new condition Choate black Dupont Rynite Monte Carlo recoil pad stock with standard QD sling studs installed. The barrel has been gray-black Parkerized. Has a low-swing safety installed.  The bolt cocking piece has been gray-black Parkerized. Recontoured bolt.  The bore is gray and presently needs cleaning, but it has quite distinct rifling, so it should be a great shooter. Equipped with Weaver scopes bases and rings and a Weaver CK 2.5X IRAC duplex reticle scope that is in nice condition. Carries serial number 244X that is matching on the receiver and bolt cocking piece. The Choate stock uses a 4-round blind magazine with no floorplate. A great federally-exempt Swede sporter, that is quite practical. (HNNK-791)

A desirable 1895-dated Oberndorf Mauser-made Swedish M1894 carbine 6.5×55 semi-sporter.  This Swede has had its front metal removed and the stock forend shortened square to the front band, but is otherwise original.  It is restorable! (with thinning bluing) and dovetailed front sight installed. The receiver has NOT been drilled and tapped, so this is a great candidate for restoration to its original configuration.  (I have a brand new blond replacement military profile stock and an original bayonet mount with front sight ears available. (E-mail me, if you are interested.) The original carbine ladder rear sight is excellent, and works as it should.  The action works perfectly and the trigger pull is crisp. Has a fairly shiny bore with sharp rifling, but it has some darkness in the grooves. This should make a great shooter. The sling retainer and stock disc are absent, but those are readily available on eBay. . The original steel buttplate is intact but is a bit rough. It could easily be replaced with a rubber recoil pad — or just buff the buttplate (or not) and use the Tourbon leather slip-over recoil pad that I am including. Has a nice crisp receiver ring markings–clearly dated 1895! Serial numbers are mostly mismatched.  The floorplate and buttplate numbers do match the receiver, but the bolt assembly does not. Serial # 611X. Has arsenal inspector initials “H.K.” (APKF-895)

A scarce first year of production Colt Model 1895 .41 Colt New Army & Navy Double Action, commercial production, 6-shot swing-out cylinder 4-½” Barrel. Original finish and mechanically sound. Bore has nice rifling, with just a few scattered pits. I’d rate it at 6/10. Nice grips. The very low serial number is 19X — so this is from the first few months of production for a Model 1895. Three line barrel roll mark with “95” as that last patent date. The cylinder has a slight wobble as the hammer falls. Faded blue finish. Two prominent scratches at the right rear of the barrel, but otherwise a nice even antique patina. Has some nice original fire blue still visible on the sides of the trigger. The checkered black gutta percha grip panels are of the same style, but have differing amounts of wear, so one of them has obviously been replaced. (CBGB-502-LTII)

Winchester M1887 12 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun in very good original condition. Has a fluid steel barrel with 2-9/16″ chamber (will NOT accept 2-3/4″ shells) and a very good bore. Overall nice wood with just typical dings – quite nice for its 135-year age. This is a lever-action, magazine-fed, shotgun. Brass bead front sight. The receiver has WRA logo. Walnut stock with steel butt plate.  This gun has approximately  80% bluing remaining — possibly an older reblue — with substantial  bluing wear on the buttplate, action high points, lever, and the grip (tang) area. (See photos.) The stock and forend are dark walnut and have a lacquer finish. The action seems to work properly.  The hammer holds full cock, but the trigger pull feels quite light — perhaps only 2 pounds. All of the model 1887 shotguns were manufactured pre-1899. Serial number 737X — thus it was made circa 1889.  Note that Kent brand 2-1/2″ shotgun shells are now fairly widely available in the U.S., and very reasonably priced. Kent makes a very mild 2-1/2″ load that is perfect for older shotguns with fluid steel barrels. (NSKG-889)

A rare, transitional, Model 1876 Trapdoor Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine .45-70,  in overall good condition.  22″ barrel. Has typical stock dings for a 130+ year gun.  This is a correct original saddlering carbine rather than a cut-down rifle. Rear sight is correctly marked “C” for carbine.  Only approximately 4,500 “transitional” 1876 carbines were manufactured in 1877 and 1878. Serial # 9807X.   (EISC-185)