This pre-WWII target rifle has "HAENEL ORIGINAL AYDT." in gold inlay on top of the action and "JOAO MATUSCHECK PORTO ALEGRE" marked on top of the barrel at the breech. Porto Alegre is known to have had a significant German immigrant population starting in 1824. The other markings are standard. The rifle has a winged and ramped post front sight, removable and adjustable leaf, German style rear sight, integral base for a rear peep sight, double set triggers, smooth Schnabel style forearm, and a checkered German style buttstock with single hook buttplate and cheekpiece.