Thanks to the kindly assistance of Axel E and Mike F on this site, I have successfully identified all of the proof marks on this new-to-me "Original Buchel Meister" Schuetzen Rifle that I've recently acquired; which I've also identified from Buchel model info as a "Model 7226". That model # is listed in Buchel's catalog descriptions as:
"Original-Meister-Buchse DRGM with automatic latch, 3-lever trigger set, Tyroler stock, without engraving."
I've since learned that the Buchel jpg images that contained that info (which was sent to me by a friend), as well as a listing of the Buchel's known serial numbers (as shown in my posting on the Gun and Proof Marks page) are from the excellent "Alte Scheibenwaffen" books, as I came across them the other day when I finally had some time to study all of the Buchel information in those.
I'm very pleased with this rifle so far, and impressed with its design and features too; plus the case colors and finish are in great shape for a rifle of its vintage. I do need to get it out shooting some again before I can comment more on its accuracy, or that of the load I am using for now (a stop-ring 180gr bullet, resized .30-30 cases and SR4759 powder). For sure, shooting a Tyrolean-stocked Schuetzen Rifle off the bench -- for sighting-in, to get the most in accuracy -- is an exercise in itself, but it's been a fun journey so far.
This rifle was proofed back in September of 1925 ("9.25"), on ledger number "28" in Zella-Mehlis.
Here she is...
I can't wait to get her* back out to the range again for some more serious load development work.
...* "She" doesn't have a name yet, but at 13.6 pounds... She is at risk of being called -- "Das Stählerne Mädchen!"
"The Steel Maiden"
Tight groups, and Waidmannsheil.
Old No7
"Original-Meister-Buchse DRGM with automatic latch, 3-lever trigger set, Tyroler stock, without engraving."
I've since learned that the Buchel jpg images that contained that info (which was sent to me by a friend), as well as a listing of the Buchel's known serial numbers (as shown in my posting on the Gun and Proof Marks page) are from the excellent "Alte Scheibenwaffen" books, as I came across them the other day when I finally had some time to study all of the Buchel information in those.
I'm very pleased with this rifle so far, and impressed with its design and features too; plus the case colors and finish are in great shape for a rifle of its vintage. I do need to get it out shooting some again before I can comment more on its accuracy, or that of the load I am using for now (a stop-ring 180gr bullet, resized .30-30 cases and SR4759 powder). For sure, shooting a Tyrolean-stocked Schuetzen Rifle off the bench -- for sighting-in, to get the most in accuracy -- is an exercise in itself, but it's been a fun journey so far.
This rifle was proofed back in September of 1925 ("9.25"), on ledger number "28" in Zella-Mehlis.
Here she is...
I can't wait to get her* back out to the range again for some more serious load development work.
...* "She" doesn't have a name yet, but at 13.6 pounds... She is at risk of being called -- "Das Stählerne Mädchen!"
"The Steel Maiden"
Tight groups, and Waidmannsheil.
Old No7
Comment