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**mike ford** · 02-14-2014, 03:07 PM

don't,
I agree the gun was proofed in Dec 1924, it was proofed in Zella-Mehlis under ledger number 598. Due to the competition between Suhl and Zella-Mehlis, since it was proofed in Zella-Mehlis, it was likely also made there or in the local area.While it would take "slugging" the barrel and making a chambercast to verify it; I agree it is likely chambered for 8x57IR. In addition to the restrictions on making "S" dia.barrels in 1924, the bore diameter(not groove or bullet)is shown as 7.7mm.This is often seen on 8x57IR, but not often on 8x57IRS. Also the duty bullet is shown as a 14.6 gram steel jacketed bullet. Had it been 8X57IRS, the duty bullet would likely have been shown as 12.7-13 grams.While they are often called guild guns,these unmarked guns were made for "the trade" and are often (but not always) marked later with a dealers name. Sometimes the actual maker marked them with a small logo, often on the action face. I hope you find this helpful.
Mike

**don't** · 02-14-2014, 07:34 PM

Mike,

Thanks so much for the help. You have always been a wealth of information and you are always very willing to share.

Sincerely,
Don

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