Three Military Rifles, a Type 53 Chinese Mosin Nagant Carbine, serial number G9768, 7.62 caliber, walnut stock with steel fittings, marked on the receiver ring "1960," with a hanging tag saying it was captured in Vietnam, a Russian Model 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle, serial number 28007, 7.62 caliber, walnut stock with steel fittings, marked on the receiver ring with a star and dated "1931," and a French Model 1866/74 rifle, serial number 42743, 11 mm, walnut stock with steel fittings, marked on the left side of the receiver "St. Etienne/MLT 1866-74.
Provenance: The collection of Ed Vebell.
Note: FFL, C&R.
Estimate $200-300 Stocks have dings and nicks but all look to function properly.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Condition
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