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ITALIAN MODEL 1870/87/15 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 100.00 USD
ITALIAN MODEL 1870/87/15 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 6.5 Carcano. S# YZ5999. Bbl. 33 1/2". Bore was sleeved to 6.5 Carcano from 11mm during WWI. Rifle deactivated by welding bolt to receiver. Bbl. marked on top left flat over chamber "TORRE AMNUNZIATA", dated 1880. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000m. Blade front sight. Cleaning rod is not present. Walnut stock. Buttstock marked on right side "OFFCOPROV VISOIO D'ARTIGLIERIA GARDONE V.T." in scroll font. Left side of buttstock has illegible circular marking. CONDITION: stock has wear, dents, scratches & staining throughout. Notable chipping along cleaning rod channel. Metal turning overall gray & patina w/ wear, dents & scratches. Dark bore. (01-17355/RW). ANTIQUE. $50-100.