new guy with a 1930's Sempert Kreighoff Semiautomatic Rifle in 8X60

[Packmule]

New guy here and wanted to show my 1930's Sempert Kreighoff Semiautomatic Rifle in 8X60
one of the Rarest vintage Semi-autos out there, only a estimated 50-75 rifles ever produced in the few years they were made. There was Two variants I believe this is the first the second had the operating handle below the bolt. These were expensive rifles in 1930 when a safari grade double square bridge Mauser with all the bells and whistles cost $250 these cost $500 . Just thought I Share one of the rarest of early semi-autos that you never see, pictures added below in next post Regards RJ
Any other info on this would be helpful thanks RJ

[Packmule]

a few pictures , not the best will have more soon
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[mike ford]

Packmule,
This is a very interesting rifle, which version of the 8x60 is it proofed for?
Mike

[Packmule]

I believe the .323 bore 8x60s

[mike ford]

Packmule,
Was it proofed for the Magnum or Magnum Bombe ammo?
Mike

[mike ford]

Packmule,
I have a friend that has one of these, but the other version. I saw him today, and he said he would like to talk to you about your and his rifles. If you would like to do this, PM me and I will give you his contact info. BTW someone had trouble getting through to me on PM, so if you PM and don't hear back, let me know.Also, his rifle is clearly marked 8x60 Mag.
Mike

[ellenbr]

Ford, is that a Smith fella from Montgomery that works for ADEM & fancies bolt guns and things German? If so, I've seen his several times & I think he acquired his in the 1970s in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
rse

[ellenbr]

Come to think of it there is a GGCA article with a couple variations.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
rse

[Packmule]

email sent Mike thanks

[mike ford]

Raimey,
Yes it is Terry, I saw him yesterday at the gunshow in B'ham. I guess you were AWOL, I didn't see you.
Mike

[mike ford]

Packmule,
I didn't get an email, did you send one to me or to Terry?
Mike

[Packmule]

Mike ,I thought I sent it to you , your PM folder is full , please send me a pm with your email and will send my contact info . I still haven't looked at the proof marks its at my friends gun shop getting a rub down , thanks RJ

[ellenbr]

AWOL indeed Ford; that's me. I had some farm chores, etc.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
rse

[Packmule]

thanks for the help Mike regards ~RJ

[hendrik]

Hi packmule,
this its a really rare gun-contratulation!....,
... I has the same in the same caliber.
I postet pictures in the last year. If you cant find this, so i can post the pictres again. My Krieghoff -automat has the same action, but on many parts diffrend design..
Can you give me the proof date and the gunnumber?
All the best nimrod