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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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Sharpe Flintlock .40 Caliber Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
Mar 20, 5:00 PM EDT
Sharpe Flintlock .40 Caliber Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$17013 Bids
AS IS trap door smoothbore with lock marked Petry A. Liege
Mar 15, 12:45 PM EDT
AS IS trap door smoothbore with lock marked Petry A. Liege
by Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $0- $0
$5010 Bids
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Unknown Maker .40 Caliber Percussion Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
Mar 20, 5:00 PM EDT
Unknown Maker .40 Caliber Percussion Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$2505 Bids
Kabyl Moukahla, Flintlock Gun from North Africa, 19th Century
Mar 18, 9:00 PM AST
Kabyl Moukahla, Flintlock Gun from North Africa, 19th Century
by Albahie Auction House
Est: $0- $0
$1005 Bids
Antique Ottoman Flintlock Rifle
Mar 18, 9:00 PM AST
Antique Ottoman Flintlock Rifle
by Albahie Auction House
Est: $0- $0
$1005 Bids
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Flintlock Model Tower .60 Caliber Rifle Full Stock SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
Mar 20, 5:00 PM EDT
Flintlock Model Tower .60 Caliber Rifle Full Stock SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$503 Bids
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Antique M M Maslin Warranted .60 Caliber Flintlock Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
Mar 20, 5:00 PM EDT
Antique M M Maslin Warranted .60 Caliber Flintlock Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$1403 Bids
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Antique Lane & Reed .44 Caliber Flintlock Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
Mar 20, 5:00 PM EDT
Antique Lane & Reed .44 Caliber Flintlock Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$503 Bids
Moroccan Flintlock Moukahla, 19th Century
Mar 17, 9:00 PM AST
Moroccan Flintlock Moukahla, 19th Century
by Albahie Auction House
Est: $0- $0
$1502 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
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
Kraken Aftermath 6mm Bb Rifle With Bb’s
Mar 15, 10:00 AM MST
Kraken Aftermath 6mm Bb Rifle With Bb’s
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$152 Bids
WEATHERBY Mark XXII Rifle 22
Mar 15, 12:00 PM EDT
WEATHERBY Mark XXII Rifle 22
by Blackwell Auctions LLC
Est: $600- $1,200
$3001 Bid
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Smoothbore Snaphaunce .65 Caliber, Full Stock Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
Mar 20, 5:00 PM EDT
Smoothbore Snaphaunce .65 Caliber, Full Stock Rifle SN: None ******Does not need called in*******
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
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
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
$501 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
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Rossi Rossi Rio Bravo .22 Magnum Rifle
Mar 17, 12:00 PM CDT
Rossi Rossi Rio Bravo .22 Magnum Rifle
by Gold Standard Auctions
Est: $10- $10,000
$51 Bid
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
$101 Bid
An Indian torador musket,
Mar 18, 9:30 AM GMT
An Indian torador musket,
by Sworders
Est: £100- £150
£801 Bid

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