I recently acquired a schuetzen rifle that has many unique features. It's also raised some questions that fellow GGCA members may be able to answer.
The mystery as to who made the rifle was quickly solved by the maker's name on the top flat and and it was non other than Imman Meffert, the founder of Meffert and Sons.
The action is a true dropblock but used a rounded through hole.
The right side of the action is cutaway for easy loading.The left side of the action has a hand detachable side plate complete with a window that allows easy inspection of the hammer/ sear engagement and removal for cleaning and lubrication.
Outstanding full coverage engraving, complete with several portraits.
The forearm has a dog carving at the tip which features eyes of a lighter colored wood.
A chamber cast suggests that it's chambered for one of 10x46 mm or 47mm R MB cartridges.
I think that the absence of proof marks indicates that it was made and sold prior to implementation of the German proof law in 1893
Does anyone know if this type of action has a specific name?
The number 9032 is present on the action, side plate, DST's and buttplate. I think that it represents the serial number. I don't know what the number 116 or the crown over interconnected loops represent. Any Ideas?
I suppose that there is no way to know who engraved the action but I wonder if anyone might recognize any of the subjects in the portraits?
The rear sight uses a triangular hole in the base, instead of the more common square one. Does this help date the rifle?
Attached are some photos of the rifle.
Otto
The mystery as to who made the rifle was quickly solved by the maker's name on the top flat and and it was non other than Imman Meffert, the founder of Meffert and Sons.
The action is a true dropblock but used a rounded through hole.
The right side of the action is cutaway for easy loading.The left side of the action has a hand detachable side plate complete with a window that allows easy inspection of the hammer/ sear engagement and removal for cleaning and lubrication.
Outstanding full coverage engraving, complete with several portraits.
The forearm has a dog carving at the tip which features eyes of a lighter colored wood.
A chamber cast suggests that it's chambered for one of 10x46 mm or 47mm R MB cartridges.
I think that the absence of proof marks indicates that it was made and sold prior to implementation of the German proof law in 1893
Does anyone know if this type of action has a specific name?
The number 9032 is present on the action, side plate, DST's and buttplate. I think that it represents the serial number. I don't know what the number 116 or the crown over interconnected loops represent. Any Ideas?
I suppose that there is no way to know who engraved the action but I wonder if anyone might recognize any of the subjects in the portraits?
The rear sight uses a triangular hole in the base, instead of the more common square one. Does this help date the rifle?
Attached are some photos of the rifle.
Otto
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