I'm looking at a Christoph Funk sporter. I don't know anything about them, but it looks a bit like my vintage J.P. Sauer & Sohn.
Mauser action is all numbers matching with a S/N of 49,386 under the large receiver ring (commercial action). I'm dating this action about 1911 (ref. Speed's book). Funk barrel is the typical octagon shape tapering to round at the muzzle. One fixed and one hinged rear sight with ramped front sight. Levered magazine cover (Maser number "86" only inside) and double triggers. Funk S/N on the barrel is 24114. Unlike my Sauer, there are no Funk numbers stamped anywhere either on the action or sight bases. The rifle is not fitted to its original stock - it's a poor copy in style, but nice nevertheless.
Anyone have any info that might help me date when this rifle was assembled? Owner said he slugged the barrel and got a measure of 0.320-0.323 (might suggest post-WWI). Nitro proof marking on the receiver is 2.5 gG.B.R./St.M.G. (suggests 1912 or earlier).
Mauser action is all numbers matching with a S/N of 49,386 under the large receiver ring (commercial action). I'm dating this action about 1911 (ref. Speed's book). Funk barrel is the typical octagon shape tapering to round at the muzzle. One fixed and one hinged rear sight with ramped front sight. Levered magazine cover (Maser number "86" only inside) and double triggers. Funk S/N on the barrel is 24114. Unlike my Sauer, there are no Funk numbers stamped anywhere either on the action or sight bases. The rifle is not fitted to its original stock - it's a poor copy in style, but nice nevertheless.
Anyone have any info that might help me date when this rifle was assembled? Owner said he slugged the barrel and got a measure of 0.320-0.323 (might suggest post-WWI). Nitro proof marking on the receiver is 2.5 gG.B.R./St.M.G. (suggests 1912 or earlier).
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