Classic German style stock and cheek piece. I have CPA rifles in both 22RF and 32-40. However it is likely a "spoils of WWII bring back" by a US soldier. The shooter who detaches the highest valued piece (often the main body or the Heart of the target) is the Champion of the competition and is announced as the Konigschusse or King of the Shoot. Illustrations of Bird shooting with the bow and crossbow, circa 1330. Sorry that is the best photo I have at this time I inventoried my guns not to long ago and that's where the photo came from. The German still uses his "lucky" targets, but no longer values very highly the records made upon them, while the American has discarded his ten pound, three pound pull gun for the Schuetzen rifle, recognizing the utility of the German appliances, palm-rests, set triggers, Schuetzen butt plates, cheek pieces, and has gone him one better by Remnents of a Poppenjay Bird Target from a 1914 shooting event. Barrel measures approx. The Schuetzen is both a rifle and a style of competition steeped in European shooting tradition. Buttstock with checkered wrist, plain forearm. Peterlongo Innsbruck"". Because of its superior accuracy, this type of rifle quickly became the dominant force in the "Schuetzen" competitions that had been transplanted to America along with the German people. It is a rimless, bottlenecked cartridge with a maximum case length of 2.94 inches. has now started collecting tax for states that mandate i, Antique JOHN WURFFLEIN .415 Caliber Percussion TARGET Rifle Schuetzen Phila Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Precision Long Rifle Here we present an antique Wurfflein Half Stock Percussion Target Rifl, RELOADING DIES INCLUDED 176 BULLETS 180 BRASS CASES LOADING DATA  , "Look at how they massacred my boy!" Receiver is engraved with leaf and flor, #789 FUNK ANSON DRILLING, 8X57 JR X 16 ga., bore .323, SN 45XX, 24 1/2 bbls., mint bores, engraved receiver, game scenes, cocking indicators, gold plated trigger, claw mount bases, auto rear si, Merkel Model K1 Premium 300 Winchester Magnum Beautiful little rifle 3 day inspection Shipping is $50 Priority Mail - Insurance optional Certified Checks or Money Order Ohio r, "This is a very nice example of the German Schutzen rifle by a well known maker in the most popular caliber. & Mahrholdt, Richard-Innsbruck, Austria. The name on the barrel is "Gust. No mounted scope. The Blued Metal and Chec, JJ Reeb combination gun in 16 gauge x 11.5 x 52R. This rifle has double set triggers. These parts are numbered, and contestents endeavor to shoot them off. Bore is excellent. I Wrote to Bertram two weeks ago and they have the brass in stock I think it's around 38.00 per twenty and they said the shipping would be about 28.00 for up to 100 rounds. 30" Octagon Barrel. As a result, this particular Cabelas buys more used firearms than every other Cabelas location combined. Elegant, huntable, accurate - Blaser's K95 single shot rifle has proven itself in demanding hunting situatio, Schuetzen - Rifle, 8.15x46R. These should tell you the caliber (the chamber in the pictures doesn't look like a rimfire chamber, so the 8.15 guess might be spot on), the timeframe it was proofed in . The first touch will turn the laser on, the second push changes to a pulsing laser. The world of German Schtzen rifles is a continuing mystery to . Shasta, New Project: German Martini Schuetzen Rifle, Re: New Project: Stiegele Martini Schuetzen Rifle, Re: New Project: German Martini Schuetzen Rifle. The only position possible with the specialized Schuetzen design. It's got beautiful. The round paper or wooden target was popular and shooting at moving targets of game animals also took place. With its longevity and avid following, the Schuetzen now has a place asone of Historys Guns. JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. mr1540 very interesting austrian percussion zimmer schuetzen rifle [a] $ 875.00; mr1327 very fine cased sxs rifle/shotgun by john donaghy [a] $ The Ultimate Firearms Destination for the Gun Lifestyle, 2023 Recoil Magazine Its the first ambidextrous Revolver. The only position possible with the specialized Schuetzen design. We're Sighting In on the tradition and history of a 200 year old firearm. on handgun and rifle ranges. It is made of wood, handsomely painted, and is 9 feet high by 12 feet wide, and is composed of 18 parts or sections, firmly doweled together. Focus ring on scope is stuck. The following risque or cartoon targets were sometimes used in shooting galleries at public festivals like the Octoberfest. The barrel is approx 25.5" with a hand oper, "Serial No. Phil Strader teaches the proper techniques for the draw and the reload. That position dictates a stock with a lot of drop and that is why all the German Schuetzen rifles have the "odd" looking stocks and also why you see the Peterson, Pope and Schoyen with similar shaped stocks. Manufactured dated under barrel 7.25 (July 1925), also marked ""7.6mm"". 14.3 lbs. The Franz Bartusch Schuetzen Rifle offered here measures 42 " in overall length with a 31 3/8" barrel. Below- another period Target advertisement. This is the best way to reach us. If you read up on it you'll find that the best shooting posture is to stand as erect as posible. A front sight slot can be provided at no extra charge for 3/8" sights. Those metric cartridges are worldwide favorites . FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife, Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin, Green Beret Master Sergeant Home Security Checklist, Winning Plays Texted To Your Phone That Comes Directly From An Elite Team Of Sharps, Weatherby Magnum Yas - Accurate Smokeless Powders Reloading. 301/4 Octagon Barrel. That is a beautiful rifle. Make sure each round is fully in contact with the next round and is not rattling around. The Eagle Target is fastened to the top of a pole 40 feet from the ground. I do understand the words, but is that black powder or smokeless ? There is the number 10010 visible on the barrel above the forend and there is the number 8298 stamped on the barrel underneath the forend. This one has beautiful relief carving on the stock. Some sources claim that it was once used to describe archers or more specifically crossbowmen. German Schuetzen rules prescribed the use of lead bullets, without any sort of jacket, all the time. I wouldn't put to much faith in Bertram brass. Load the ammunition into the magazine, if applicable, or directly into the chamber of the weapon. A full size poppenjay Target as would be seen before an event. The pressures were measured using a drilled case. All shooting with these rifles is done standing using a palm rest and butt stock prongs to help the shooter balance the rifle so the weight aids in stability. The bullet is then simply inserted inside the mouth of the case prior to chambering. One of them happens to be a German Schuetzen style (from my research) chambered in 8.15x46 NORM. A crossbow competition in Zurich, Switzerland in 1504. It was produced in variety of calibers, but mostly .22 and similar rimfire. In the 1920's "sheeple" was a term coined by the National Socialist Party in Germany to describe people that would not vote for Hitler. by Pitchy Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:55 pm, Post In order that the reader may clearly understand the modes of determining the value of successful shots on this target, I append an extract from a programme of the above organization showing the order in which the single parts shall be shot off. However, that does not indicate the 7.7 mm Arisaka round. If you talk to CPA ask if they have a high or straight comb #52. condition except checkered PG stock was shortened then length, #384A AYDT ENGRAVED GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE, 8:15 X 46, 32" fluted oct. matted bbl., inlayed in silver on top of receiver "H. Speeman Neuss", detachable DST assembly, sling swivels, Schu, #366A SIMON HEIM ENGRAVED GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE, 8:15 X 46, rare Gouda Percha engraved palm rest attached to forward part of lever, never saw this before, left side of receiver engraved with a man si, #1101A UNKNOWN PERCUSSION DRILLING, 16X16X32, 32 bbls., possibly made by Nathaniel Choate, very unusual side by side 16 ga. bbl. All rights reserved. Original system-aydt action, remain, Erma E36 Pre-War W.K. This tradition continues today although the muzzle loaders and black powder have given sway to the "Luftgewehre and Luftpistolen.". While competitors typically use Ballard, Sharps, Remington rolling-block, or Winchester high- or low-wall rifles or modern-made replicas of these designs modern rifles such as the Ruger No. Pretty dang cool Old No7, look forward to seeing your progress. These rifles were most often based on the falling block Martini system and, as can be seen with this example, great lengths were taken to achieve extreme accuracy. All barrels come drilled and tapped for Unertl/Fecker/Lyman scope bases with the rear base near the frame, MVA scope bases, or for modified Weaver 63-B scope mount bases for use with internal adjustment scopes. 1/2 Oct. barrel. He is a German sight collector. Interpretation- No missing should make you nervious-think about the device of gtz von Berlichingen. At this time we do not process firearm sales through this web site. This rimmed oddball caliber proved popular as it was strictly a sporting round and allowed the Germans to produce these rifles, ammunition and components when they were sanctioned against producing military arms after World War I. More photos of the action may give a hint to the maker. "Oh my Dearest. There's a small gathering of schuetzen shooters here that might get a real bang out of your rifle.. SOLD FOR: $1,950 LSB#: 150710HS08 Make: German Model: Schuetzen Target Rifle Serial Number: 182 Year of Manufacture: 1891-1912 (From Crown over V proof) Caliber: 8.15x46R (The groove diameter is about 0.314" as close as we could measure.) by Old No7 Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:28 pm, Post There are manual and self-loading (automatic, semi-automatic) types of repeating rifles. mr1567 u.s. 1866 2nd model allin conversion rifle by springfield armory in 50-70 caliber [a] $ . Remo Drilling 9.3x72,16Ga,16Ga. Make sure you are in a safe shooting area with a suitable backstop. If these charge weights had been used with fixed ammunition, the results probably would have been awful. by Pete44ru Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:53 pm, Post RESTORED WITH 98% BARREL BLUE AND CASE COLORS, HORN TRIGGER GUARD AND BUTT, GERMAN DRILLING, GUILD GUN, 16GA 2 AND 8X58R 27 KRUPP STEEL BARRELS, SIDE CLIPS, COCKING INDICATORS, GREENER CROSS BOLT THIRD FASTENER, GREENER SAFETY, HORN BUTT PLATE, ST TRIGG, Here is a old stalking rifle that is similar to an miniature 1871 Mauser action. Interpretation- All of your aiming is in vain if an angel is peeing on your powder (ignition hole). Known as Schuetzen rifles, these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers". Grade 4 Wood. To activate, press the grey button. Unload the rifle and put it back in its case or gun rack. He is also editor of the Single Shot Rifle Journal, a magazine devoted to the Schuetzen disciplineand the history. The cylinder release has been completely re-designed. A full size Bird Target which survived a shooting event in more or less one piece. Winchester model 95 lever action rifle in .30-06 caliber. Dont go were the path leads,go were there is no path and leave a trail. You may have to make or have made the part you need. Both were 8.15x46R , however before we ever fired the correct stuff we actually used some light 32-40 ammo in the Martinni . by Chuck 100 yd Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:31 pm, Post Firearms & Survivalists Lifestyle The following targets are used for Zimmerstutzen and air rifle practice. The rifle is an "unknown" 8mm (for now, but it's most likely an 8.15X46R) with a 30" tapered octagon barrel, no maker's marks on the receiver or barrel anywhere, a heavy checkered Schuetzen buttstock with large cheek rest, Schuetzen buttplate & lever, double-set triggers, original Schuetzen tang sight (with large 2.125" disc), pinhead . This German Schuetzen rifle sold for $5,500 at a 2005 auction. Seems enough suggestions to me that I'd go .32-40. A vintage schuetzen chambered for an American cartridge (which are the most accurate calibers) costs $2,500 and up these days. That weight adds stability when shooting off-hand, standing. Please call or email us to place an order - we normally do not have Schuetzen rifles in stock. Have sc, Mauser-Werke ES350B .22 LR Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Checkered Walnut Stock, German Stalking Rifle 22 hornet single shot Guild gun Double trigger ** Free Shipping**. by 6pt-sika Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:37 pm, Post In 1862 Germany already had 260 rifle clubs with over 7,000 members. to 19 B.C.) Lc | 46.8927ms Luckily mine has the rear sight, it has unusual method of adjustment. Features double set triggers. John is a Schuetzen enthusiast and avid competitor. Harry M. Pope of New Jersey and George Schoyen of Denver, Colorado were considered the finest riflesmiths of the "Schuetzen" era. Thanks. They also have short LOP's so that your arm isn't extended way out. The sport of Schtzen shooting had been a mainstay of German cultural life since before the invention of firearms. POD-209275, Home Guns Story of the Schuetzen rifle. The demand of new SCHUETZEN RIFLE rifle's has not changed over the past 12 months. A beautiful gun. I think I found out who the maker is, in a book I just got, Alte Scheibenwaffen, in Vol 2 on page 316 is this: Thanks Mike, what I am learning is that Oskar Will's design was copied by other makers, and it is hard to say for sure who made my rifle. There are activation buttons on each side, so you lefties are covered. From. Chamber Cast - needed to determine exactly what 375 caliber. over rifle bbl., rifle bbl. Get a Douglas or Shilen 28 #3 barrel with a 1 : 14 twist, then ask Paul to recommend you a bullet mold he will steer you right. The word "Schuetzen" is German and in this application refers to a breech-loading, singleshot rifle using a cartridge case to contain the primer and powder charge with cast or swaged lead bullets. Another bird target was the Eagle target which was much larger than the Popenjay target. The clubs quietly stacked arms and disbanded. From 3 different vendors, found the last 80 cases in the US at an average price of $3.90 per cartridge. By the way the winner of the match that year was shooting a Ruger #1 in .30-06. SN 490. Circa 1900 Stevens-Pope (U.S.) Lever-Action Falling-Block Rifle (single-shot/ breech-loading/ black powder/ cartridge ammunition) In his day, Harry M. Pope was judged to be the finest American barrel maker. It appears I have this same rifle but only very minor engraving on the metal on mine. bbl., DST, checkered stock with pewter forend cap, large Schuetzen buttplate, fancy spur trigger guard, original tang sight adjustabl, #1033A C. STEIGELE MARTINI GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE, 8:15 X 46, SN 95XX, 30 fluted bbl., made in 1938, bottom of bbl. Shooting at the Popinjay (parrot) or other bird targets also dates back to Roman times. According to a legend told by the famous V. Goethe, the medievel knight G.v.B. Other forms of Targets date back to Medievel times. With the use of the bow, shooting at a specific target became an event with both practical and social implications during the middle ages. The Gewehr 88 was the first rifle adopted by Germany that used Smokeless powder. Sold and very happy. Their work included rifles and . Some Eagle targets often had and have a total height of approximetely 12 to 14 feet and a wing span of 8 to 10 feet. Interpretation- If you want to share the bed with me- you have to be a shooting champion first. check out the. Click here for common options,or call us at 570-828-1669 for a quote. Wouldn't that have the .080 rim thickness? 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