*RARE SWISS SCHMIDT RUBEN MODEL 1955 SNIPER RIFLE

*RARE SWISS SCHMIDT RUBEN MODEL 1955 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 3179. Cal. 7.5 Swiss. This rifle is equipped with a matching numbered Kern AARAU telescope and mount. It also has an integral bi-pod and muzzle break and is accessorized with a bayonet and sling. A very well made rifle that is in impeccable condition. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows 99% of the Swiss military blue with the bolt and cocking ring being bright. Rear sight is untouched with no marks whatsoever in the finish. Front bbl band assembly and bbl show better than 99% of the orig blue. Muzzle break, front sight assembly shows approx 98% with just a couple of slight wear spots on the ears. Bi-pod shows 98% with just a couple of slight marks on the hinges. Numbered mag shows 98% with a minimal of wear as does the trigger guard assembly. Upper hand guard has one or two slight rub marks and one slight area towards the rear that is slightly discolored presumably from oiling the metal. Buttstock is in excellent condition with only a couple of slight mars where the bi-pod tucks in. Checkering is sharp with no flaws, and buttplate retains 99% of its blue. Sling is slightly dry but shows new. The bayonet what has a painted 520 on the rear shows only a couple of slight scuff marks from being pulled in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard and frog show approx 95% Mechanics are crisp and excellent, bore is bright and shiny. Numbered telescope shows approx 98% finish with just some slight wear and optics are fine. 4-33928 BK72 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	233	$6,440.00	RARE SWISS SCHMIDT RUBEN MODEL 1955 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 3179. Cal. 7.5 Swiss. This rifle is equipped with a matching numbered Kern AARAU telescope and mount. It also has an integral bi-pod and muzzle break and is accessorized with a bayonet and sling. A very well made rifle that is in impeccable condition. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows 99% of the Swiss military blue with the bolt and cocking ring being bright. Rear sight is untouched with no marks whatsoever in the finish. Front bbl band assembly and bbl show better than 99% of the orig blue. Muzzle break, front sight assembly shows approx 98% with just a couple of slight wear spots on the ears. Bi-pod shows 98% with just a couple of slight marks on the hinges. Numbered mag shows 98% with a minimal of wear as does the trigger guard assembly. Upper hand guard has one or two slight rub marks and one slight area towards the rear that is slightly discolored presumably from oiling the metal. Buttstock is in excellent condition with only a couple of slight mars where the bi-pod tucks in. Checkering is sharp with no flaws, and buttplate retains 99% of its blue. Sling is slightly dry but shows new. The bayonet what has a painted 520 on the rear shows only a couple of slight scuff marks from being pulled in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard and frog show approx 95% Mechanics are crisp and excellent, bore is bright and shiny. Numbered telescope shows approx 98% finish with just some slight wear and optics are fine. 4-33928 BK72 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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