Thank you for allowing me to join. I recently acquired a Commission rifle that was made in Suhl from all appearances and marketed by Eduard Kettner. It remains in 7.92 x 57mm Mauser with the .318" diameter barrel. The barrel is Bohlerstahl, the double set triggers work and work very well. One of the questions I have is the proof mark I cannot find in the "Standard Directory of Proof Marks". I'm assuming it's Suhl because of the hen and the hen for years was the trademark for the city of Suhl.
I would also like to find out a bit more of the history of these types of rifles, I've seen a couple more, but they're not all exactly identical. Some have a different caliber, some the scope mounts are in a different place, a couple are simpler single shot, stalking rifles. Who made them in Suhl, were they popular in Europe? How long were they made for?
I would also like to find out a bit more of the history of these types of rifles, I've seen a couple more, but they're not all exactly identical. Some have a different caliber, some the scope mounts are in a different place, a couple are simpler single shot, stalking rifles. Who made them in Suhl, were they popular in Europe? How long were they made for?
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