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Lot #139

Lot 138: German Schuetzen Rifle 8 mm

German J. Kowar Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle with Decorative Silver Inlay

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 138: German Schuetzen Rifle 8 mm

German J. Kowar Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle with Decorative Silver Inlay

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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German J. Kowar Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle with Decorative Silver Inlay

Manufacturer: German
Model: Schuetzen
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1676
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 31
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Ramp pin front sight, with a flat quarter rib and "J. KOWAR, AMBERG" on the top flat. Matching numbers on the barrel and frame, with light engraving and silver wire scroll inlay on the latter. Crown "B" and "G" proofs on the frame and breechblock. Equipped with double set triggers and a ckeckered straight wrist stock with hand rest triggerguard, Tyrolean style cheekpiece and a hooked buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% original blue finish, showing some thinning, high edge wear and light spotting. Silvering is visible on the casehardened parts, with traces of original color on the buttplate and trigger guard. Stock is fair, with a crack in the forearm, a circular patch in the buttstock, with scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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