I went to an auction yesterday that was loaded with German, Austrian and Swiss bolt guns thinking I could buy something interesting. There was a very fine looking Steyr in 8x68 that I really wanted but it went higher than I could go. There was also a very nice Steyr, Diamler, Puch in 6.5x54 MS that I also bid up as far as I could go but no joy. At least I got to see and handle them for a bit. Then to my great surprise I found a Christopher Triebel of Suhl in 5.6 x 61 vom Hofe SE. I was very fortunate that there was no one there that really wanted it so I was able to get it for a nice price.
Below are pictures of the rifle, left & right sides.
vH right side.jpg
vH left side.jpg
Some features are double set triggers, case colored action that is lightly engraved and a Nickel 6 x 9 x 56 scope. The butt, grip and fore end tip are horn. Unfortunately, the pictures don’t do the color hardening any justice at all.
vH scope mount right side.jpg
I wonder about two things on this rifle. First, when I took it out of the wood I found the barrel marked Robert Pfiffer, Suhl along with the caliber and proofs. This makes me wonder if it was re-barreled at some time in the past or who really did make the rifle originally.
vH barrel & maker stamps.jpg
Second, I was wondering if anyone could tell the origin of the scope mounts. I believe they are EAW twist-off but can’t confirm that.
Another plus was getting two hundred rounds of factory ammo with it. It’s marked W. Gehmann, V.Hofe 5.6x61.
This purchase may force the sale of my other vH but I have enjoyed that one for a long time.
All comments and opinions are appreciated. Thanks, Diz
Below are pictures of the rifle, left & right sides.
vH right side.jpg
vH left side.jpg
Some features are double set triggers, case colored action that is lightly engraved and a Nickel 6 x 9 x 56 scope. The butt, grip and fore end tip are horn. Unfortunately, the pictures don’t do the color hardening any justice at all.
vH scope mount right side.jpg
I wonder about two things on this rifle. First, when I took it out of the wood I found the barrel marked Robert Pfiffer, Suhl along with the caliber and proofs. This makes me wonder if it was re-barreled at some time in the past or who really did make the rifle originally.
vH barrel & maker stamps.jpg
Second, I was wondering if anyone could tell the origin of the scope mounts. I believe they are EAW twist-off but can’t confirm that.
Another plus was getting two hundred rounds of factory ammo with it. It’s marked W. Gehmann, V.Hofe 5.6x61.
This purchase may force the sale of my other vH but I have enjoyed that one for a long time.
All comments and opinions are appreciated. Thanks, Diz
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