1125 SPANISH FRANCO NATIONALIST IZHEVSK MODEL 91/30

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This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 19 @ 11:33UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD

BOLT ACTION RIFLE FROM THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. Cal. 7.62x54R. S# 12043 (1937).The rnd. receiver is marked "MADE IN / USSR" & the left side of the buttstock is marked "MP / 8" w/in a flaming bomb proof indicates this rifle was sent to Spain to help the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War, then was inventoried by the Franco Nationalists after the war ended. Bbl. 28.7" w/ tall blade front sight & 2,000m tangent rear sight. Mismatched numbers throughout. Hardwood stock set w/ green web sling &* sling swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 19.5" overall socket spike bayonet in good condition. Consignor states bayonet was used during the Spanish Civil War & purchased in Barcelona at Xavier Andreu's (Historian & Author) military shop. CONDITION: Very good arsenal refinished condition. w/ wear & moderate handling marks. 1 Missing sling slot escutcheon. Good bore w/ strong rifling. (22-713/MD). CURIO. $300-500.