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SWISS 1896/11 STRAIGHT PULL BOLT ACTION 22 CAL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 900.00 USD
SWISS 1896/11 STRAIGHT PULL BOLT ACTION 22 CAL.
CONVERSION RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# 213976. Bbl. 31". Import mark on right side of receiver. Rifle converted to 22 LR by "G. BURGIN, BASEL". Bbl. has been lined from original cal. Bolt head is modified w/ rimfire extractor & firing pin. Firing pin fall has been shortened. Receiver marked w/ the above marking & "BP" proof, Swiss cross, "P37" indicating private sale. Bbl. is marked over chamber "N" "B" "BP" proof. Numbers match on forward end of bolt, receiver, bbl. & mag. Mag. follower marked inside "DEPOSE WH". Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Blade front sight. Stacking rod & bayonet lug are present. Walnut stock set, buttstock was originally straight grip. Has arsenal added pistol grip to match M1911 stock. Buttplate is heavy rounded 1889 style. Buttstock is marked on top at heel "BASEL-STADT". CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, scratches & handling marks throughout. Has extensive repaired crack on left side of grip. Metal retains 80% blue w/ thinning, light wear, scattered oxidation & very fine pitting. (20-3056/RW). CURIO. $500-900.