Austrian Rifle Model 1870 Rare Military Longarm
Guns International #: 100529661 Seller's Inventory #: 28222
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
NSN, 11.15x36R Fruhwirth, 22 1/2” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is an exceptionally rare carbine (Repetiergewehr), issued to Military Police units of the Austro-Hungarian Army, that was arsenal reconditioned to excellent condition long ago. The barrel and receiver retain 97-98% of an excellent rust blue arsenal finish with some very mild silvering and fading at the muzzle and along some of the high and projecting edges. The Austrian military proof is still quite crisp and clear on the breech of the barrel, but the other markings were removed at the time of the reconditioning (presumably as the gun was to sold commercially). The bolt is arsenal bright with some very mild freckling just starting to appear on the handle and knob. The nearly full-length walnut stock has scattered minor handling marks in the otherwise excellent military oil finish. There are no cracks or chips in the wood and the blued steel buttplate is in fine shape as well. These early Kropatschek magazine carbines are almost never encountered, and this example, which is in excellent overall condition, would make an absolutely splendid addition to any collection of rare and high condition military long arms. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Austrian
Model: Fruhwirth
Caliber Info: 11.15mm
Gauge Info: 11.15mm