14th Aug, 2024 11:00
Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria
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Schmidt-Rubin 7.5x53.5mm Kadett Model 1897 straight pull single shot rifle, 23 inch barrel with tangent rear sight, fully wood stocked and retained by two barrel bands, one with bayonet lug and piling hook, serial number 2185 dating production to 1899 – second year of production.
The Kadettengewehr was adopted on July 27, 1898, after trials with guns derived from the Mannlicher cavalry carbine and the Schmidt-system rifles. The single-shot M1897 had a special quadrant sight with differing sets of gradations for the Ordonnanzpatrone (to 1200 meters on the left side) or the reduced-charge Kadetten-Patrone (to 400 meters on the right). Manufactured 1898-1927 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern. Total production: 7900
Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18.
Dimensions: 110cm long
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Sold for £380
Auction: Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria, 14th Aug, 2024
Wednesday 14th August at 11am Lots 1 - 273
Thursday 15th August at 11am Lots 274 - 636
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Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms & Militaria Auction.
This is an online only auction which includes telephone and absentee bids. There is no audience in the room.
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Tuesday 13th 10-4pm
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