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(Pty) Ltd AUCTION 66 23/11/2019 ACCEPTED BIDS As
Classic Arms (Pty) Ltd AUCTION 66 23/11/2019 ACCEPTED BIDS as at 05/12/2019 10H10 CATEGORY A ~ COLLECTABLES Lot # Lot Description Bid A 1 .177 BSA Meteor & Gecado Mod 35 Air Rifle x 2 R 600.00 A 2 .177cal BSA "Improved Model D" Air Rifle R 1700.00 A 3 .177cal Webley & Scott Mark 3 Air Rifle R 3000.00 A 4 BSF & Telly Air Rifles x 2 R 1900.00 A 5 Deact - .303 S.M.L.E. No. 1 Service Rifle R 2500.00 A 6 Deact FN-R1 Service Rifle R 5500.00 A 7 Deact - .303 No. 4 Rifle R 2500.00 A 8 Deact - 7.5mm French M24/29 LMG R 4500.00 A 9 Deact - .45 Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Revolver R 2500.00 A 11 Deact - 10.35mm Italian Service Revolver R 1700.00 A 12 Deact - .455 Webley Mk VI Revolver R 2500.00 A 13 Deact. .303 "Long Lee" Service Rifle R 2500.00 A 14 Rifle Cases x 2 R 1700.00 A 15 Assorted Military Cleaning Kits x 7 R 400.00 A 16 Assorted firearm Spares R 1600.00 A 17 10 x Rifle Bags & 1 x Pistol Bag R 1000.00 A 18 Assorted Antique/Vintage Military Holsters x 20 R 8000.00 A 19 Antique Powder Horns x 2 R 800.00 A 20 .45-70 Cases x 78 R 1300.00 A 21 Vintage Broomhandle Mauser Leather Holster R 1400.00 A 22 .577/450 Martini-Henry Cases, Dies, Lubrisizer etc R 8000.00 A 23 FN/SLR Trilux Scope R 3750.00 A 25 FAB Defence Quadrail & Scope Etc For LM Rifle R 2250.00 A 26 Boer War Bandoliers x 3 R 2700.00 A 27 Uzi/Cobra Magazines x 10 R 1800.00 A 28 Artillery Luger Drum Magazine R 15000.00 A 30 H&K MP5 Magazines x 7 R 7500.00 A 31 7,62mm FN/R1 Magazines 20rd x 10 R 4000.00 A 32 AK Magazines x 7 R 3250.00 A 33 FN/R1 30rd Magazines x 10 R 5500.00 A 34 LM Mags -
Lot Description Bid a 1 Small Arms of the Anglo-Boer War R 600.00 a 2
Classic Arms (Pty) Ltd AUCTION 65 ACCEPTED BIDS 03-Aug-19 CATEGORY A ~ COLLECTABLES Lot # Lot Description Bid A 1 Small Arms of the Anglo-Boer War R 600.00 A 2 Artillery of the Anglo Boer War R 650.00 A 3 In Unknown Africa R 1600.00 A 4 Hayes Handgun Omnibus R 450.00 A 5 Antique Detachable Colt Shoulder Stock R 1950.00 A 7 Armourer's Cutaway R4 Rifle R 12000.00 A 8 .303 Armourer's Skeleton Rifle R 1600.00 A 9 Deactivated Sanna 77 Display R 2500.00 A 10 Moisin Nagant Deactivated Rifle R 2300.00 A 11 Deactivated 7,62mm FN/R1 Rifle R 9000.00 A 12 Deactivated .303 No.4 Lee Enfield Rifle R 3500.00 A 14 .303 Deactivated Cadet Rifle R 1300.00 A 15 Tommy Helmet R 550.00 A 16 Bren Gun Tripod R 2750.00 A 17 Holsters x 3 R 500.00 A 18 16x 40 Zeiss Jena binoculars in leather case. R 1850.00 A 19 6 x Assorted Vintage Powder Flasks R 3000.00 A 20 7.62mm FN Magazines 30rd x 6 R 2750.00 A 21 7.62mm FN Magazines 20rd x 6 R 2000.00 A 22 7.62mm G3 Magazines 20rd New x 6 R 1500.00 A 23 5.56mm R4/LM4 Magazines 35rd x 6 R 2500.00 A 24 7.62x39mm AK Magazines x 6 R 1500.00 A 25 9mmp Uzi Magazines x 6 R 1300.00 A 26 7.62x54r DP LMG Magazines x 6 R 2500.00 A 27 9mmp FN-HP 32rd & 25r. -
Classic Arms (Pty) Ltd Is Proud to Present Its 72Nd Auction of Collectable, Classic, Sporting & Other Arms, Accoutrements and Edged Weapons
Classic Arms (Pty) Ltd Is proud to present its 72nd Auction Of Collectable, Classic, Sporting & Other Arms, Accoutrements and Edged Weapons. ON LINE AUCTION 27th March 2021 AUCTION STARTS AT 09H00 VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT Viewing is Subject To Government Regulations Enquiries: Tel: 013 656 2923 Email: [email protected] CATEGORY A ~ COLLECTABLES Lot Lot Description Estimate A1 Deactivated 7.62mm Guryunov MG R 11500.00 Round barrel, Chinese made variant. Ex Rhodesian bush veteran. Commonly used for base defence purposes by both Zanla and Zipra forces. Good condition. A2 Deactivated 8mm Yugoslav M48 Mauser Rifle R 2850.00 Good condition. A3 Deactivated .303 No.4 Lee Enfield Service Rifle R 2750.00 Latest S.A. spec with moving parts. WW2 vintage. A4 Deactivated FN/Fal/ R1 Service Rifle R 8000.00 Latest SA spec with moving parts. Ex-Rhodesian bush war veteran. A5 .22 Webley & Scott Mk III Air Rifle R 3250.00 Underlever action with 18,5" barrel, hooded foresight and adjustable rear sight. Serial number 38676. Crisp Webley markings to receiver, "Webley" trademark to butt. Good original condition overall A6 9mmp Varan 16rd. Mags x 3 R 900.00 SA produced 9mmp pistol. Two clear polycarbonate magazines, one x black polymer magazine. All good condition. Very scarce. A7 .50cal. Desert Eagle 7rd. Magazines x 5 R 1800.00 Two magazines are brand new in factory packaging, remaining three magazines are "as new". A8 "Mag-7" 12ga. Mags x 4 R 1200.00 Scarce box magazine holding 5 rds. for the SA produced "Techno Arms Mag 7" shotgun produced 1994-2012. -
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A 6 Ceturtdiena, 2004. gada 12. augusts Ceturtdiena, 2004. gada 12. augusts A 7 D o k u m e n t i D o k u m e n t i Klasificèto ìsstobra vìtåstobra ñaujamieroçu saraksts Struktūrās Klasisificèts lietoñanai: Tips Galvenie Nosaukums Kalibri Valsts policijas dienesta informācija Nr. 20/4721 (marka-apzìmèjums) raæotàji Rīgā 2004.gada 16. jūnijā Accu-Tek AT380 Accu-Tek Pistole 380 ACP B1 � Klasi cēto ieroču un munīcijas saraksts Arcus 98DA Arcus, Bulgàrija Pistole 22 LR B1 � Adams Mod. 1872 John Adams, Anglija Vèsturiskais 450 Boxer B1 � Turpinājums. Sākums – “LV” Nr.117., 27.07.2004., “LV” Nr.119., 29.07.2004., revolveris “LV” Nr.121., 3.08.2004. Klasificèto ìsstobra vìtåstobra ñaujamieroçu saraksts Pielikums Armscor 1911 Standard Armscor, ASV Pistole .45 ACP B1 � Advantage(Medalion,Arms Tactical,Derringer RockMod. Island)422 Advantage Arms, ASV Deringer 22 LR, 22 Magnum B2 � Klasificèto ìsstobra vìtåstobraValsts policijasñaujamieroçu ieročusaraksts klasi cēšanas komisijas pistole Klasificèto ìsstobra vìtåstobra ñaujamieroçu saraksts Klasisificèts lietoñanai: Klasificèto2004.gadaìsstobra vìtåstobra 6. un 20.februāra,ñaujamieroçu saraksts5., 19. un 26.marta, 16.aprīļa, Klasisificèts lietoñanai: AS (Krieviski: AC) CNIItochmash, Krievija Mañìnpistole 9x39 mm speciàlàs: SP5, SP6 A2 � Tips Galvenie Nosaukums 11.jūnija,Kalibri 2. un 9.jūlija sēdesKlasisificèts protokoliem lietoñanai: AEK906 Nosorog Kovrovas Meh. rùpnìca, Revolveris 9x18 Makarov, 9 mm Parabellum B1 � (marka-apzìmèjums) raæotàjiKlasificèto ìsstobra vìtåstobra ñaujamieroçu saraksts -
AUSTRALIAN $8.95 Incl
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Checkpoint Charlie's Current Inventory 05-11-20 Page 1
Checkpoint Charlie's Current Inventory 05-11-20 short_description price SKU#001 S&W MODEL 29-3 4" BARREL NICKEL .44MAG #N906913, EXC. BORE, CHECKERED WALNUT 795 TARGET GRIPS W/SOME HONEST WEAR, 97% SKU#002 CYQ P38 9mm #3126s, WWII GERMAN JULY, 1944 PRODUCTION, MATCHING, EXC. GRIPS, 825 EXC. BORE, 95% SKU#003 S&W MODEL 39-2 BLUE 9mm #a636060, 97-98% 550 SKU#004 S&W 15-3 K38 COMBAT MASTERPIECE 4" BLUE .38spl. #5K47244, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS 695 W/ONE SMALL CHIP, 99%BLUE SKU#005 COLT COMMANDER MODEL .45acp PRE-70 SERIES #2990-LW, ALLOY FRAME, BROWN 850 PLASTIC COLT MONOGRAM GRIPS, EXC, BORE, 90-95% SKU#006 COLT MODEL 1911 .45acp SERIAL NUMBER 1019, ORIGINAL FINISH & WELL WORN GRIPS, 6850 FIRE BLUE SMALL PARTS, EXPOSED BASE MAG, 2nd VARIATION(?) BARREL, 1ST YEAR(1912) MANUFACTURE, NOT PITTED, WELL WORN BUT ORIGINAL WAR-HORSE, 30% SKU#007 DWM LUGER P08 WWI/WWII KRIEGSMARINE #5582a, VERY RARE WWI 6" KRIEGSMARINE 3000 WITH ORIGINAL BARREL CUT TO 4" GIVING THE ILLUSION OF A 'FAT BARREL'. STILL RETAINS ORIGINAL 100-200 METER REAR TOGGLE LINK SIGHT, MATCHING EXCEPT MAG & LEFT GRIP, KRIEGSMARINE PROPERTY MARKED "N 1969", ALTHOUGH A REWORK THIS IS BLIEVED AN EXTRAORDINARY RESTORATION DUE TO EXTRA FINE CONDITION, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, EXC. COLOR CASE, 98% SKU#008 WALTHER PP .32acp E/359 #291387p, WWII GERMAN MILITARY, EXC. BORE, EEXC. GRIPS, 935 GRAYING GRIP STRAPS, OTHERWISE 95% SKU#009 FEMARU P37 .380 #192018, HUNGARIAN MILITARY, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 95% 565 SKU#010 NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 .45acp #26873, 1942 DATE-GERMAN PRODUCTION, MATCHING 3750 INCLUDING BARREL, ORIGINAL WWII BROWN HOLSTER/BELT/BROWN 3-MAG POUCH/BROWN BELT/3- WWII TINNED MAGS/CLEANING ROD INCLUDED, GOOD BORE, 92% SKU#011 WALTHER P38 2nd VARIATION ZERO SERIES #03074, ORIGINAL WWII MATCHING, 2nd VAR. -
Checkpoint Charlie's Current Inventory 03-06-18 Page 1
Checkpoint Charlie's Current Inventory 03-06-18 short_description price SKU#001 ASTRA 600 WaAd20 MARKED 9mm #7909 WITH 2 MAGS & DKK44 WaA195 WWII GERMAN ISSUE 1825 SUPER CONDITION HOLSTER, SUPER CONDITION WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, APPEARS UNFIRED, MINOR HI-EDGE HOLSTER WEAR ONLY, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) SKU#002 DWM1917 LUGER LP08 ARTILLERY #8011f, MATCHING EXCEPT MAG, WWI RED 9 UNNOD. GRIPS, 2750 EXC. BORE, 30% STRAW, 85-90% BLUE (W/PROVENANCE) SKU#003 BERGMANN MODEL 1896 6.5Bergmann #3412, C/U, GOOD BORE, CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS WITH 4500 WEAR, NO PITTING, EXC. MARKINGS, BLUING FADED SOMEWHAT, 80-85% (W/PROVENANCE) SKU#004 WALTHER PPK E/359 WWII MILITARY .32 #297965K, EARLY HI-POLISH, EARLY E/359 PROOF, EXC. 1095 BORE, ORIGINAL BROWN GRIP, WEAR AT REAR GRIP BASE, WEAR ON LEFT SIDE OF SLIDE, 85% SKU#005 COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SCOUT .22 Q-MODEL, 1ST YEAR 1957 PRODUCTION #1067Q, 4-3/4" 1000 BARREL, 67th FRONTIER SCOUT MANUFACTURED, IN ESSENCE, A 2-DIGIT COLT, FRAME IN-THE-WHITE, BLUED BARREL/CYLINDER/SMALL PARTS, 97% (W/PROVENANCE) SKU#006 LUGER P08 1939-42 9MM #8193w, MATCHING, ARSENAL RENUMBERED TO MATCH E/655 PROOFED 1595 MAG, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 97% SKU#007 SPANISH "ROYAL" LONG-GRIP .32acp #43425, 5" LONG MAGAZINE, EXC. GRIPS.XC. BORE, LANYARD 625 RING, 90%+ (W/PROVENANCE) SKU#008 LUGER P08 S/42-1938 9mm #1699i, MATCHING, MATCHING MAG, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS W/SAFETY 1695 CHIP, 90% BLUE SKU#009 KRIEGHOFF LUGER P08 S-CODE #314, MATCHING W/MATCHING MAG, EXTRA E/2 MAG #484, TOOL & 4750 EXC. -
October 2019 Auction No
Australian Arms Auctions Auctions Arms Australian 198 214 230 234 261 Australian Arms Auctions Auction No. 53 October 13th, 2019 13th, October 53 No. Auction Auction No. 53 October 13th, 2019 Melbourne 9 10 12 22 23 26 41 46 53 54 55 58 59 61 presenting our October 2019 Auction No. 53 Sunday 13th October at 10.00 am VIEWING: Saturday 12 noon to 5 pm & Sunday 8 am to 10 am Auctioneer: Harry Glenn HUNGARIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE 760 Boronia Road Wantirna 3152 Melway 63 F-5 Excellent onsite parking facilities available. Café available by Cheryl Savage. Try the Sunday breakfast Contacts: Roland Martyn: 0428 54 33 77 Cheryl Martyn Admin: (61) 03 9848 7951 P.O. Box 1142 Doncaster East Vic 3109 Email: [email protected] www.australianarmsauctions.com 15 % Buyers Premium + GST applies. Plus GST to any lots where indicated 1 L/R = Licence required in the State of Victoria. ALL ESTIMATES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. 1 JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA CARBINE: 6.5 Arisaka; 5 shot box mag; 18.2" barrel; f. bore; standard sights, $800 - 900 bayonet stud, sling swivels, Japanese characters & chrysanthemum; vg profiles & clear markings; 85% original military finish remaining to barrel, receiver & fittings; vg stock with minor bruising; all complete including bolt dust cover but screw missing from butt plate; no cleaning rod; gwo & vg cond. #612776 matching bolt L/R 2 JAPANESE TYPE 99 ARISAKA SHORT RIFLE: 7.7 Arisaka; 5 shot box mag; 25.2" barrel; f to g bore; standard $700 - 900 sights, bayonet stud & monopod; Japanese characters to the breech, Imperial crest removed; vg profiles & clear markings; 70% original military finish remains to barrel, receiver & fittings; vg stock with minor bruising; complete with rod, swivels & dust cover to bolt; missing 2 nose cap screws; gwo & cond. -
Classic Arms (Pty) Ltd Is Proud to Present Its 60Th Auction of Collectable, Classic, Sporting & Other Arms, Accoutrements and Edged Weapons
Classic Arms (Pty) Ltd Is proud to present its 60th Auction Of Collectable, Classic, Sporting & Other Arms, Accoutrements and Edged Weapons. The Portuguese Club, Nita Street, Del Judor X4, Witbank on 24 March 2018 Viewing will start at 09:00 and Auction at 12:00 Enquiries: Tel: 013 656 2923 Fax: 013 656 1835 Email: [email protected] CATEGORY A ~ COLLECTABLES Lot # Lot Description Estimate A1 British Mk111 WW1 Flare Pistol R 1500.00 Brass pistol with wooden grips. Marked to, "Chubb London & Wolverhampton". Various British military acceptance & ownership stamps, dated 1915. Good plus condition but for missing latch spring. A2 Webley Senior No. 2 Air Pistol R 1500.00 Dark brown chequered grips, 6,7" barrel, blued finish. All good original condition. A3 US Military Pattern Colt 1911 & P-38 Holster R 400.00 Hinged swivel US marked flap with holster allowing left or right handed use. Appears to be a good repro. Used German military type P-38 Walther holster with mag pouch & flap cover. Both good used condition. A4 Martini Fore-Ends x 3 R 1750.00 Martini-Enfield fore-ends x 2, one with fore-end cap. One x Martini-Henry rifle fore- end. A5 Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25X50 Rifle Scope R 12500.00 In manufacturer's box with RZ Varmint reticule. Complete with instruction manual etc. Scope appears to be brand new. A6 Nikon Monarch 2,5-10 x 42 Rifle Scope R 4500.00 Mildot model with a matte finish. In manufacturer's box with warranty forms etc. Scope appears to be brand new. -
Sporting Guns & Antique Arms
The Autumn Sale of Sporting Guns & Antique Arms Eastcotts Park, Wallis Way, Bedford , MK42 0PE Thursday 12th September Commencing at 10.00am Viewing Tuesday 10th September, 10.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 11th September, 10.00am - 8.00pm Morning of Sale 9.00am - 12.30pm Live internet bidding available via: Followed by the Timed Auction Friday 13th September - Monday 16th September Closing from 12 noon General Shooting Equipment Lot 1 Lot 11 Lot 21 Lot 30 Browning gun slip and two other Bag containing mixed nylon and Canvas cartridge bag; Parker Hale Two leather leg o’ mutton gun slips; gun slips, 5 pairs various gauge brass 12 bore cleaning brush heads leather pistol case; two other pistol canvas and leather leg o’ mutton snap caps Est £20 - £30 cases case Est £20 - £40 Est £30 - £50 Est £50 - £80 Lot 12 Lot 2 Four boxed .22 cleaning kits by Lot 22 Lot 31 One Parker Hale rifle vice Puliza Armi Bag containing Napier cleaning .22 blank Turner Richards dummy Est £20 - £30 Est £10 - £20 equipment, cloths, Hoppes stock launcher finish kit etc. Est £20 - £40 Lot 3 Lot 13 Est £10 - £20 Nine packaged holsters 12 assorted wooden cleaning rods Lot 32 Est £20 - £30 Est £10 - £20 Lot 23 Two boxed Hyper Disc Thrower hand Bag containing various black leather held clay launchers Lot 4 Lot 14 holsters Est £10 - £20 Gunmaster and Parker Hale cleaning Approx. 500 x rifle cleaning heads Est £20 - £30 kits incl. mop heads, nylon and brass Lot 33 Est £20 - £30 brush heads Lot 24 Double Arm adjustable clay trap Est £20 - £30 Two boxed Kleen Bore gun cleaning with -
October 2020
Australian Arms Auctions Auctions Arms Australian 234 299 590 614 615 Australian Arms Auctions Auction No. 54 June 21st, 2020 21st, June 54 No. Auction Auction No. 54 June 21st, 2020 Melbourne 343 342 353a 352a 353 346 presenting our Auction No. 54 Sunday 21st June 2020 at 10.00 am VIEWING: Saturday 12 noon to 5 pm & Sunday 8 am to 10 am Auctioneer: Harry Glenn HUNGARIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE 760 Boronia Road Wantirna 3152 Melway 63 F-5 Excellent onsite parking facilities available. Café available by Cheryl Savage. Try the Sunday breakfast Contacts: Roland Martyn: 0428 54 33 77 Cheryl Martyn Admin: (61) 03 9848 7951 P.O. Box 1142 Doncaster East Vic 3109 Email: [email protected] www.australianarmsauctions.com 15 % Buyers Premium + GST applies. Plus GST to any lots where indicated 1 L/R = Licence required in the State of Victoria. ALL ESTIMATES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. 1 B.S.A. MARTINI CADET RIFLE: 310 Cal; 25.2" barrel; g. bore; standard sights, swivels & front sight cover; $500 - 700 C of A markings to rhs of action & B.S.A. BIRMINGHAM & Trade mark to lhs; vg profiles & clear markings; blue finish to all metal; vg butt stock & forend with SA CMF markings to butt; gwo & vg cond. #47103 L/R 2 TURKISH ISSUE GER 88 B/A INFANTRY RIFLE: 7.92x57; 5 shot box mag; 28.25" barrel; g. bore; standard $600 - 700 sights, rod & swivels; breech with German Imperial crown AMBERG 1891; GEW 88 to side rail; g. profiles & clear markings; blue/black finish to barrel, bands, receiver & magazine; bolt in the white; g. -
NZAR ID 454, ARM TYPE: Pistol. Draft Date (V1) 5 Nov 2013, Compiled by John Osborne AA DTT Phd FSG, Pattern: Beretta M1934 & M1935
NZAR ID 454, ARM TYPE: Pistol. Draft date (V1) 5 Nov 2013, Compiled by John Osborne AA DTT PhD FSG, Pattern: Beretta M1934 & M1935. Calibers: 9x17mm & 7.65x17mm. Introduced: 1944. Withdrawn NZ use: after WWII Specifications: Maker: P Beretta, Italy. Number built approximately M34 1,080,000 (1934 to 91); M35 525,000 (1935 to 67). Action: Semi‐automatic blowback. Length 152mm. Barrel length 94mm. Caliber: M34 9x17mm, M35 7.65x17mm. Muzzle Velocity: M34 229m/s, M35 282m/s. Effective range about 50m. Sights: vee rear on dovetail and fixed vee foresight Weight: approximately 660g. Magazine: M34 7 cartridges & M35 8 cartridges detachable box. Lanyard loop lower left. All parts interchangeable. Holster: M34 brown leather, M35 blue / grey with pouch for spare magazine. Issued to the Italian armed forces from 1934 and to some German forces in 1944 & 1945, captured in large numbers during World War II from Italian and German armed forces by allied soldiers including New Zealanders, who liked them because of their small size and rugged design. Below top: Beretta Model 1934 made 1937 Cal 9x17mm Corto 7.65mm 9mm Beretta Model 1935 made 1944 Cal 7.65x17mm New Zealand use. These two pistols were taken from captured German soldiers at Monte Cassino, Italy in 1944 by infantry privates in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force who carried them as backup pistols for the remainder of the war. Several other types of pistols were also captured. Many captured pistols were brought back to New Zealand as war prize guns with the returning troops. Acknowledgements and special thanks to: Phil Cregeen FSG.