Rifles of the First World War

[rob63]

I have sold a number of my firearms over the years for different reasons, and then spent years rebuilding my collection. I recently added another First World War rifle that I had been looking for, so I thought I would photograph them together. A number of them have been rebuilt after the war, and a few are pretty much original. Some are readily available, some quite difficult to find. This is nothing close to a comprehensive collection, the variety of arms used in WWI is quite remarkable. I know there are many far better collections out there than this, but it makes be smile.



I thought I should add some close-up photos of the actions as well, from top to bottom. I will have to break this up into several posts due to the limits on photos in one post.

French Mle 1886/93 Lebel




Austrian Model 1895 Mannlicher




French Mle 1907/15 Berthier

 

[rob63]

German Gew 1888




British #1, Mk.III Short Magazine Lee-Enfield




German Gew 1898 Mauser

 

[rob63]

Canadian 1905 Ross




Russian 1891 Mosin-Nagant




US Model 1903

 

[Noble Sniper]

Beautiful collection!!!!

 

[rob63]

Italian 1891 Carcano




US Model 1917




Belgium Model 1889/16 Mauser

 

[MrSmitty]

Beautiful!! Love the 1917, the Enfield, and the 1903....don't shoot that Ross....you'll put your eye out....

 

[Wolfhound]

Very nice collection Rob. I have bought a few of your rifles over the years and they are always top notch. I have had to sell a few of mine over the years also.

I think with you it’s the thrill of the hunt and you always manage to find great rifles. That must take a lot of patience these days.

 

[Mongo59]

Sweet!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Very nice Rob! I have or have had many of the same rifles. I'm needing to start thinking about liquidating, but damn, it's like deciding which of your children you want to get rid of.

 

[kennedy759]

real nice

 

[knutty]

Thanks for sharing, outstanding collection!

Love the 1886/93 Lebel, my favorite French rifle of all time.

 

[55fairlane]

Very nice! I have multiple M1917's & M1903's

 

[Max Volume]

Very nice collection!

 

[gsxr219]

Very impressive collection!

 

[Warrior1354]

A wonderful collection Rob, and not to mention one of those rifles I recognize fondly. You were awesome to do business with years ago my friend I hope you are doing well.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Beautiful rifles! Imagine the stories if they could just talk.

 

[blue2golf]

Museum quality and still lethal.

 

[Gunmetalgray]

Sweet collection, thanks for sharing. And right, if only they could talk.

 

[92FSTech]

That's a beautiful collection and great photos. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Lee11b]

AWESOME COLLECTION!!!!! rob63!!!!! I totally agree, if the rifles could talk. Yes, some of your rifles are not pristine, BUT they are BATTLE RIFLES and they are better than any rifle that sat thru the war in cosmoline and a crate.