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• PERCUSSION RIFLE. Musket type .66
  PERCUSSION RIFLE. Musket type .66 caliber 40''' round to octagonal barrel checkered wrist oiled wood stock. Bore has old scaling no rifling action is strong. Retaning bar for ramrod is loose barrel and stock have old scratches and dings. Some inlay and scrollwork. All inscriptions are very faded. Something...''Child'' on lockplate.
• U.S. MODEL 1917 MILITARY RIFLE BY
  U.S. MODEL 1917 MILITARY RIFLE BY REMINGTONU.S. MODEL 1917 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE BY REMINGTON, 30-06 caliber, blued finish, walnut military stock and hand guard, internal box magazine, compartment butt plate with cleaning kit, adjustable rear sights, barrel marked "R" over flaming bomb over "9-18", bayonet lug, serial #520120. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• SAVAGE MODEL 1905 BOLT ACTION RIFLE
  SAVAGE MODEL 1905 BOLT ACTION RIFLE 22 s l or lr caliber 22'' barrel blued finish walnut stock with Swiss style metal butt plate adjustable rear sight/open front takedown action serial #11813 manufactured 1905-1919. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• RUGER MODEL 77 MARK II BOLT
  RUGER MODEL 77 MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE, 30-06 CARUGER MODEL 77 MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE, 30-06 caliber, 22" barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut stock, internal box magazine, hinged floor plate, soft rubber recoil pad, sling studs, Nikon "Buckmasters" BDC 3-9x40 scope, serial #780-98685, manufactured 1992. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• REMINGTON MODEL 41P BOLT ACTION
  REMINGTON MODEL 41P BOLT ACTION RIFLE 22 s l or lr caliber 27'' barrel plain walnut stock blued finish black hard rubber butt plate hooded front sight/aperture rear manufactured March 1936 (barrel code AE) no serial number. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• 2 MILITARY BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1st
  2 MILITARY BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1st item: Carcano Italian Army Rifle, Model 1891/24 TS (Special Troops), 6.5mm, serial #TL8264. Sights are 300 meters and adjustable 600-1,500 meters. From 1924 to 1929 M1891 long rifles were converted into T.S. pattern carbines. Early models may have been drilled out and had new rifled tubes inserted, but most conversions just cut down the barrel and re-crowned. The cut down carbines ususally still have the longer rifle rear sight base. Stamped on the barrel near the bolt "TERNI 17 TL 8264". Barrel length - 18 1/2", Overall length - 36". Late 19th to early 20th century. 2nd item: Mossberg & Sons bolt action rifle, Model 42M-B .22, serial #17079. Comes with two magazine clip accessories along with strap attachments on bottom of forestock and buttstock. Breech stamped "United States Property, Serial No. 17079", barrel stamped "O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc, New Haven, Conn. U.S.A, 42M-B 22 S-L-LR". Stock behind hammer protrudes with green "S". Barrel length - 22 7/8", Overall length - 40 1/8". Firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. Please be prepared with proper identification. Early to mid 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Worn bore, missing magazine clip. 2nd item: Minor losses to wood, minor oil staining to bolt, good bore.
• SAVAGE MODEL 29-A SLIDE ACTION
  SAVAGE MODEL 29-A SLIDE ACTION RIFLE, 22 S,L OR LRSAVAGE MODEL 29-A SLIDE ACTION RIFLE, 22 s,l or lr caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut stock and forend, open sights, tube magazine, takedown action, hammerless, serial #27140L, manufactured pre WW2. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• PERCUSSION RIFLE. Possibly Germany
  PERCUSSION RIFLE. Possibly Germany 44 caliber 30-1/2'' octagonal barrel checkered wrist and varnished wood stock engraved lock hammer and trigger guards. Barrel clean with very heavy rifling. Hammer mechanism is strong though set trigger needs adjusted. (set trigger fires gun). Barrel has good old dark patina. May have had a third sight at one time. 9 thru 10'' from muzzel is a lighter color. Also has a mounting bracket on upper tang. No visible numbers or lettering.
• PERCUSSION RIFLE. 52 caliber
  PERCUSSION RIFLE. 52 caliber 41-1/2'' octagonal barrel full stock curly maple with RIDDLE marked on side plate. Barrel has a brown grey patina some oxidation on side plate. Wrist has old break and repair.
• MODEL 1896/11 SCHMIDT-RUBIN
  MODEL 1896/11 SCHMIDT-RUBIN WAFFENFABRIK INFANTRY RIFLE...Schmidt-Rubin 1896/11 straight pull rifle, with 30" barrel, 6 round magazine, graduated rear sight, blade front sight, rounded buttplate. Due to transitioning to a more powerful cartridge, beginning in 1913 the Model 1896 rifles were converted to 1896/11s by replacing or modifying the action and barrel, the sights, and the stock by grafting a wooden pistol grip. Matching serial number "313274" on barrel, receiver, bolt, and magazine; "274" on buttplate and trigger guard. Stock with added pistol grip and early serial number "26371" and "BERN". NOTE: Most firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. The date of production for this gun makes it subject to FFL rules. Please be prepared with proper identification and information. If you do not reside in Tennessee, an FFL dealer in your state is required to complete the transfer. Condition: Missing upper handguard, rear and fore barrel bands, fore sling swivel; stock is shortened at fore; bolt handle is chipped; stock shows drip trails from liquid
• PERCUSSION RIFLE. Round to
  PERCUSSION RIFLE. Round to octagonal base 24'' barrel 69 caliber military swing swivels brass accoutrements ELG proof mark number ''10'' stamped on stock. Strong action old oxidation in and outside barrel. Stock is well worn brass has a nice patina.
• ANTIQUE LOEWE GEW 88 BOLT ACTION
  ANTIQUE LOEWE GEW 88 BOLT ACTION RIFLEANTIQUE LOEWE GEW 88 BOLT ACTION RIFLE, 8mm caliber, 29" shrouded barrel, blued finish, hardwood military stock, adjustable rear sight, sling mounts, cleaning rod, metal butt plate, two barrel bands, bayonet lug, serial #7927c, crest date 1890. No FFL or background check required.
• SHARPS MODEL 1974 "OLD RELIABLE"
  SHARPS MODEL 1974 "OLD RELIABLE" RIFLE United States.40 caliber, serial number 44315, walnut stock and forend, steel fittings, right and left sides of the receiver marked with patent dates, octagonal to round barrel marked "Old Reliable" in a rectangular cartouche, and "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.", marked near the breech "40 CALIBRE", with a cut copper penny adapted to a front sight blade.
• PERCUSSION RIFLE. Round 33'' barrel
  PERCUSSION RIFLE. Round 33'' barrel 58 caliber walnut stock sling swivels and 1862 marked on lockplate. Strong action old oxidation in barrel. Lots of dings in stock. Multiple proof marks including 25 25 on barrel. Eagle over shield with an ''M'' on lockplate. Bayonet stud on right side of barrel.
• 19TH C PERCUSSION RIFLEA 19th
  19TH C PERCUSSION RIFLEA 19th century Belgian Percussion rifle. Engraved percussion lock with "E L G" proof marked 48 cal octagonal barrel in a figured Walnut half stock with carved detail, engraved fittings and shell form patchbox. Old finish with some wear, lacks front rod guide. 50 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $400-600 Condition: Old finish with some wear, lacks front rod guide.
• GUN: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE,
  GUN: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE, DATED 1863 BUT ACTUALLY 1868 MODEL, 50 - 70 CALIBER, TYPICAL DINGS AND WEAR, FUNCTIONAL.GUN: Springfield Armory rifle, dated 1863 but actually 1868 model, 50 - 70 caliber, typical dings and wear, functional.
• ANTIQUE PERCUSSION LONG
  ANTIQUE PERCUSSION LONG RIFLEANTIQUE PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE, approximately 38 caliber, 38 3/4" barrel, checkered straight grip walnut stock, brass furniture, ramrod stores under barrel, markings on stock, non serialized. No FFL or background check required.
• OLD WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION
  OLD WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION FOURTY-FOUR CALIBER RIFLE. Model 1873. Patent 1860 1866. The serial number is 219874B . The bore is clean. 90% loss of the bluing. The sliding plate over the breach slides back but not forward. There are a lot of old scratches. It was used a lot.
• Mauser Rifle Model Argentie 1891
  Mauser Rifle Model Argentie 1891 Inspectors mark on stock. K7858. Overall L 41''E
• WINCHESTER MODEL 69 BOLT ACTION
  WINCHESTER MODEL 69 BOLT ACTION RIFLE 22 s l or lr caliber 25'' barrel blued finish walnut stock adjustable aperture rear sight black hard rubber butt plate removable magazine (missing) no serial number manufactured 1935-1963. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• SAVAGE MODEL 110E BOLT ACTION RIFLE
  SAVAGE MODEL 110E BOLT ACTION RIFLE 30-06 caliber 22'' barrel blued finish plain pistol grip hardwood stock internal box magazine black plastic butt plate scope mounts and rings sling mounts serial #E525364 manufactured 1963-1988. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Browning 30-06 rifle, BAR grade
  Browning 30-06 rifle, BAR grade 1, serial number 75562, 22-3/4 in. barrel, checkered stock, Tasco 3 x 9 scope; permit, NICS background or FFL required. Metal parts with 85 percent original surface, stock with scratches and chips (large chip behind receiver). Private Collection
• MARLIN MODEL1894 LEVER ACTION
  MARLIN MODEL1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Carbine style in .38-40 caliber 20'' round barrel oiled walnut stock has an adjustable rear sight and saddle ring on left side of frame. S/n 420095. Bore is clean strong rifling strong action. Blue has worn off has a brown gray patina old dings in wood. Lettering is all clear and has third patent date of 1893.
• U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1898 rifle,
  U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1898 rifle, Krag bolt action, .45-70, 22 in. barrel, serial number 127356, sharp inspector's cartouche on stock; FFL, Permit, or NICS background check required. 65 percent original color, stock with scratches, dents and normal wear, receiver with scattered light rust. Private Collection, Long Island, New York.
• Model 1863 Springfield
  Model 1863 Springfield Rifled-Musket Type 1 .58 cal. 40'' round barrel dated 1863 on the top of tang and on the lockplate.  Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Condition: Barrel has a grey look with some light oxidation and pitting build up on the top of the barrel.  Lock has a mottled grey look with some pitting on the top of hammer.  Wood is excellent with a nice dark look and two faint cartouches.  Bore is excellent. Has a correct bridle leather sling with single eye and single neck hook.
• Remington Match Master Target
  Remington Match Master Target RifleSerial number 513-T caliber .22LR a very nicely finished walnut stock with minor nics and abrasions with metal buttplate fitted with an extended .22 magazine barrel length measures 26''L retaining 98% original blue. Light oiling around chamber and bolt fitted with rails and a TruGlo target scope circa 1940-1968.
• Springfield Sharp's Model 1870
  Springfield Sharp's Model 1870 Rifle American, late 19th century, serial number on barrel 38291, .50-.70 cal., altered Type 1, 35-1/2 in. burnished white barrel with blackened rear sight, lockplate marked "RS Lawrence Pat…1859" and "C. Sharp's Pat…1852", clear inspector's cartouche on stock "ESA", rare example (only 700 made), no permit required,
• 18C. FRENCH FLINTLOCK LONG BARREL
  18C. FRENCH FLINTLOCK LONG BARREL RIFLE GUN England,18th CenturyDark stained stock and barrel with touch marks throughout, relic state.
• MAUSER ACTION HEAVY BARREL TARGET
  MAUSER ACTION HEAVY BARREL TARGET RIFLEserial number 2665, likely .22 LR, Yugoslavian model 1924 Mauser bolt action, likely 28 in. heavy target barrel, raised wedges for optic attachment, checkering to forend and pistol grip on stock, black composition but cap, grooved butt pad, overall 48-3/4 in., 13 lb. 5 oz. Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: handling wear to metal and wood surfaces, oxidation and abrasions to barrel, pitting and oxidation to bolt handle, scratches and dings to wood, deterioration of butt pad, holes in stock for sling mounts, action and trigger appear to function
• SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET 1863.
  SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET 1863. Type I .58 caliber 40'' round barrel and darkly stained wood stock. Barrel is marked ''1863'' in front of tang and ''V ''over ''P'' just left of tang on barrel. Behind hammer on lock plate marked ''1863''. U.S. Springfield and eagle stamped in front of hammer. Eagle is also stamped on the breech plug. Stock has dings scratches and discoloration which is consistent with age. Bore shows light rust. Hammer lock and trigger mechanism are strong. Parts look original.
• ANTIQUE MODEL 71 AMBERG MAUSER
  ANTIQUE MODEL 71 AMBERG MAUSER RIFLEANTIQUE MODEL 71 AMBERG MAUSER RIFLE, 11mm caliber, 33 1/2" round to hexagon barrel, walnut military stock with three barrel bands and multiple cartouches, single shot action, flip up rear sight, sling mounts, brass trigger guard, cleaning rod, hexagon receiver, serial #75629, manufactured 1879. No FFL or background check required.
• SAVAGE MODEL 99 LEVER ACTION
  SAVAGE MODEL 99 LEVER ACTION RIFLE 300 savage caliber 24'' round barrel blued finish checkered walnut stock and forend brass rotary magazine lever lock Weaver K4 scope on Redfield mount serial #396960 manufactured 1940. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL 66 LEVER
  WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL 66 LEVER ACTION RIFLE A century of leadership - 1896-1966, 30-30 cal. serial# 64731, 19" octagonal barrel. This item requires a NICS background check
• WINCHESTER MODEL 74 SEMI
  WINCHESTER MODEL 74 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE 22 short caliber 24'' barrel blued finish plain walnut stock metal butt plate open sights rear loading tube magazine serial #12966 manufactured 1939-1955. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• * MAUSER MODEL 98 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE
  * MAUSER MODEL 98 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE CIRCA 1940 LENGTH OF BARREL 24.5”. TOTAL LENGTH 43.5”.* MAUSER MODEL 98 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE, Circa 1940, 8mm, Serial #1548. Receiver dated "1939/42". Includes cleaning rod and front sight cover. *This gun will only be delivered to holders of a Federal Firearms Dealer's License. Please be aware of license requirements and delivery regulations and bid accordingly. Eldred's strongly recommends all firearms be thoroughly checked by a licensed gunsmith., Dimensions: Length of barrel 24.5". Total length 43.5".
• RUGER MODEL 77 MARK II BOLT
  RUGER MODEL 77 MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLERUGER MODEL 77 MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE, 223 Remington caliber, 22" barrel, stainless finish, black composition stock, internal box magazine, Nikon "Long Range hunting Reticle" scope with bullet drop compensator (6-18x40mm), hinged floor plate, sling mounts, soft rubber recoil pad, serial #791-39293, manufactured 2005. Lot requires FFL or background check.