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Lot 208:Two German Single Shot Rifles

May 20th, 2011|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 208:Two German Single Shot Rifles

May 20th, 2011|Rock Island, IL
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Collector's Lot of Two German Single Shot Rifles

A) Unmarked Left Hand German Zimmer Schuetzen Rifle

A breech loading Zimmer Schuetzen with a rifled 8 inch barrel and a smooth bore 52 Caliber to the muzzle. Pin head ramp front sight, empty rear sight seat. B.U.G and 4.4mm marked on the right side flat at the breech. Falling block action with double set triggers, replacement tang sight. Rare left hand Tyrolean style cheekpiece stock with thumb rest, checkered wrist and heavy iron buttplate. Sling swivel on stock and barrel.

ConditionVery good, as refinished with 90% blue on the barrel and 70% thinning blue on the action with some light pitting under the finish. The stock has a good finish with light handling marks. Moderate checkering wear. Tang sight needs additional fitting. The action is fine.
Details
ManufacturerGerman
ModelZimmer Schuetzen
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge4.4 mm
Barrel26 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3121
Catalog page44

B) German Single Shot Falling Block Sporting Rifle

Medium weight octagon barrel with a ramp front sight with a replacement bead in the sight dovetail that needs fitting. Sling swivel on the bottom flat integral quarter rib. B.U.G proofmarks and dated 5/25, additional marks and 7.5mm cartridge markings. Unmarked falling block type action that appears to be a system "IDEAL". Double set triggers, thumb style action lever, replacement tang sight, checkered pistol grip. Sporter stock with cheek rest, sling swivel, horn buttplate, and grip cap. Replacement forearm with wedge key attachment.

ConditionGood as partially refinished, with 80% blue on the barrel that's turning brown. Broken front sight locking spring, wrench marks on rear barrel sides. Traces of case color on action that’s turning dark brown. Good stock finish with light marks and a few heavy dings. Repair at the toe, worm damage on buttplate. Refinished cracked forearm and fitted poorly. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerGerman
ModelSingle Shot
TypeRifle
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge8.15mm x 46R
Barrel27 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3121
Catalog page44
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