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Lot 208: Two German Single Shot Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two German Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 208: Two German Single Shot Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two German Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Left Hand German Zimmer Schuetzen Rifle

Manufacturer: German
Model: Zimmer Schuetzen
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 4.4 mm
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3067
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 44
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Very 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.



B) German Single Shot Falling Block Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: German
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8.15mm x 46R
Barrel: 27 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3067
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 44
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Good 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.



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