Reference Thread - Australian Arms Auctions (May 4th, 2008)

[Badger]

Reference thread for Australian Arms Auctions (click here) which took place on May 4th, 2008.

From their web site:

Australian Arms Auctions is the largest specialist auctioneers of antique arms, militaria, sporting arms, fine edged weapons and memorabilia in Australasia.

Australian Arms Auctions holds auctions twice yearly in early May and October. Each auction features large collections and single items. We offer a full range of services to private collectors, estates, government departments and museums. For more information, go to About Us.

Next Auction: Sunday, 5th October, 2008.

Some samples of premium pieces that were auctioned off.

Lot 32 LITHGOW SMLE HIGH MOUNT SNIPER RIFLE: .303 Cal; 25.2" barrel; f. bore; receiver ring marked lithgow sht le iii 1917; scope marked sight telescope patt 1918 (aust) acc over v 1944; g. military grey finish to receiver & fittings; g. forend with bored out nose cap; non matching bolt & receiver; replaced new butt stock with cheek piece; scope fitted with leather lens protectors; gwo & f to g cond, would improve with little effort. Serial #76464 L/R $2000 - 2400

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Sold for $3,200 AUSD



Lot 332 AUSTRALIAN MKIII* HT SNIPER RIFLE: built on a B.S.A. & CO SHT LE III 1913 action; .303 Cal; 25.2" barrel; f to g bore that would grade up; high mount scope marked sight telescope patt 1918 (aust) aoc over v 1944 dád; with quick detachable mounts; vg profiles & clear markings; military grey finish to barrel, receiver & fittings; 40% blk finish to scope; exc stock with cheek piece to butt & marked m.a. 5/45; h stamped under forend & the top of the butt near the socket; matching bolt & receiver; all complete; gwo & vg cond. Serial #61177 L/R $2000 - 3000

Note: The rifle mounts are numbered 1175 and the scope mount is numbered 561

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Sold for $5,400 AUSD



Lot 321 SCARCE LITHGOW EXPERIMENTAL NO.I B/A SHORTENED & LIGHTENED RIFLE: .303 Cal; 20.2" barrel; bore packed in grease; receiver ring marked m.a.lithgow smle iii* 1944; this rifle is new, unissued; all complete & orig with correct bayonet & scabbard. Only 100 of these rifles were made at Lithgow Small Arms Factory. Serial #XP45 L/R $3000 -4000

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Sold for $7,000 AUSD

Note: Check the Australia - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here) for a detailed entry covering a sister experimental rifle to the one in the auction, complete with 138 pic photo montage.

1944 No.1 Intermediate Shortened & Lightened Rifle Serial #XP53 (click here)

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Lot 331 BRITISH SNIPER RIFLE NO.3 MKI* (T) (P.14): .303 Cal; 26" barrel; f. bore that would grade up; receiver marked á & inspection marks; scope marked model 1918 á periscope prism co ltd makers london; g. profiles & clear markings; grey patina to barrel, receiver & fittings; blk enamel finish to scope having g. optics; g. stock with minor bruises to forend; butt marked patt 14; iw within a circle á * 00; all complete; gwo & cond. Serial #228732 L/R $1500 - 2500

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Sold for $4,500 AUSD




Lot 545 CANADIAN LONG BRANCH NO.4 MKI* T B/A SNIPER RIFLE: .303 Cal; 25.2" barrel; vg bore; clear receiver markings & dated 1943; fitted with a Lyman Alaskan telescopic sight; with renumbered mounts; vg profiles & clear markings; grey military finish to all metal; g. stock with replaced butt & hand guards; all complete; gwo & vg cond. except for 2 sml holes in the butt where cheek piece has been removed. This rifle is reported to have come from the Govt Ammunition Factory, Footscray in the late 1950's & was possibly used for ammunition tests. Serial #38L 9908 L/R

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Sold for $4,500 AUSD



Prices DO NOT include auction house Buyer's Premium of 12.5% and all prices are shown in Australian dollars.

Prices Realized at Australian Arms Auctions - May 4th, 2008


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