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Rifles - General

Rifles are shoulder-fired firearms with a rifled barrel. They are the mainstay of the world’s military forces and are used by hunters, competition shooters, and for self defense. Rifles evolved from earlier muskets, but many still list muskets as rifles disregarding the lack of rifling in the barrel. Rifle barrels existed as far back as the 15th century, but were not popular due to the expense associated with rifling and fouling that occurred in rifled grooves.

As technology improved, rifles became more efficient. They grew in power, accuracy, and rate of fire. Lever-action rifles ruled the West and bolt-action rifles proved to be a friend to hunters and soldiers worldwide. Semi-automatic rifles changed the world and how warfare was waged and influenced the tactics that are used to this day.

Semi-automatic rifles are now some of the most popular for self defense, along with bolt actions for precision shooting and lever actions for brush hunting. The rifle is a platform that is continually evolving, growing, and changing.


Quick Facts

  • The first flintlock rifle was developed for King Louis Xlll of France
  • The United States Marine Corps upholds an age-old standard of every Marine a rifleman. Every Marine is required to qualify with a service rifle
  • The AK-47 is the most mass-produced modern rifle in the world

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ERMA-WERKE MODEL E M1 .22LR SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
ERMA-WERKE MODEL E M1 .22LR SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$553 Bids
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ROSSI MODEL GALLERY .22LR SLIDE ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
ROSSI MODEL GALLERY .22LR SLIDE ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$353 Bids
PRE WAR BSA 22 RIMFIRE REPEATING RIFLE.
Apr 01, 10:00 AM EDT
PRE WAR BSA 22 RIMFIRE REPEATING RIFLE.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $300- $400
$1752 Bids
New In Box Citadel Model M1-22 Rifle 22 Caliber
Apr 16, 2:00 PM EDT
New In Box Citadel Model M1-22 Rifle 22 Caliber
by Saco River Auction
Est: $200- $300
$302 Bids
TIKKA T3x LITE RIFLE W/ LEUPOLD VX-3i RIFLE SCOPE
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
TIKKA T3x LITE RIFLE W/ LEUPOLD VX-3i RIFLE SCOPE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $600- $900
$3502 Bids
ITHACA MODEL M-49 LEVER ACTION RIFLE
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
ITHACA MODEL M-49 LEVER ACTION RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $100- $200
$902 Bids
H.M. QUACKENBUSH JUNIOR SAFETY RIFLE.
Apr 01, 10:00 AM EDT
H.M. QUACKENBUSH JUNIOR SAFETY RIFLE.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1001 Bid
MOSSBERG MODEL 152 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.
Apr 01, 10:00 AM EDT
MOSSBERG MODEL 152 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $125- $175
$751 Bid
MOSSBERG 100 ATR BOLT ACTION 308 WIN.
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
MOSSBERG 100 ATR BOLT ACTION 308 WIN.
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$2001 Bid
WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY REVELATION MODEL 150 RIFLE
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY REVELATION MODEL 150 RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1001 Bid
STEVENS VISIBLE LOADER .22 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
STEVENS VISIBLE LOADER .22 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $300- $400
$1501 Bid
(X) Iver Johnson Model 2-X .22 Cal Self Cocking safety Rifle
Apr 12, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Iver Johnson Model 2-X .22 Cal Self Cocking safety Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$201 Bid
MODERN MADE .45 CALIBER SOUTHERN MOUTAIN RIFLE
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
MODERN MADE .45 CALIBER SOUTHERN MOUTAIN RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $600- $1,200
$3001 Bid
J. STEVENS & CO. HUNTERS PET NO. 34 POCKET RIFLE
Apr 01, 10:00 AM EDT
J. STEVENS & CO. HUNTERS PET NO. 34 POCKET RIFLE
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$1501 Bid
INTERARMS "WHITWORTH" BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Mar 31, 6:00 PM PDT
INTERARMS "WHITWORTH" BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
by O'Gallerie
Est: $400- $600
$2001 Bid
Plains Buffalo Rifle
Apr 12, 9:30 AM EDT
Plains Buffalo Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$201 Bid
FRENCH MAS MODEL 1949-56 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.
Mar 31, 6:00 PM PDT
FRENCH MAS MODEL 1949-56 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.
by O'Gallerie
Est: $400- $600
$2001 Bid
MOSSBERG 151K SEMIAUTOMATIC 22 RIFLE
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
MOSSBERG 151K SEMIAUTOMATIC 22 RIFLE
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $200- $300
$1000 Bids
German System Von Schatz lMartini Schuetzen w/ out Sight
Mar 28, 6:00 PM EDT
German System Von Schatz lMartini Schuetzen w/ out Sight
by Auction by Daum
Est: $1,200- $1,300
$1,0000 Bids
MOSSBERG 151M(b) SEMI AUTO RIFLE.
Apr 01, 10:00 AM EDT
MOSSBERG 151M(b) SEMI AUTO RIFLE.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $75- $125
$500 Bids
An outstanding cased double-barreled rifle by Haetge
Mar 26, 10:00 AM CET
An outstanding cased double-barreled rifle by Haetge
by Czerny's International Auction House
Est: €4,000- €6,000
€4,0000 Bids
O.F. MOSSBERG 7 SONS MODEL 640 KC CHUCKSTER
Mar 23, 10:00 AM EDT
O.F. MOSSBERG 7 SONS MODEL 640 KC CHUCKSTER
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $200- $300
$1000 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Rifles - General


Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company

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