December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
German Martini system 19th Century Schuetzen rifle in 9.5x47R. Barrel is marked with only a "S" proof, and rifle does not have a serial number. Receiver is marked "G. GREULING IN ESSLINGEN". No import marks. Octagonal browned barrel has the proper front sight base with a replaced blade. Barrel has the 11mm sight grooves. Wood cleaning rod is mounted under the barrel. A replaced target style rear sight is mounted on the tang, and has 2 aperture settings, and does appear to be adjustable for both windage and elevation. Receiver, trigger guard, tang, and floor plate assembly have case hardening. Nice quality walnut stock has checkering and carving. Walnut forearm has separate front cap. Case hardened butt plate is of the standard Schuetzen style. Sling swivel bases are mounted on the barrel and stock, but only the stock has a swivel. CONDITION: Rifle is overall very good and retains 65-70% of its original brown finish, and approximately 50% of its case hardening with freckling. Front sight post and rear sight assembly are replacements and not of the correct style for this rifle. Stock and forearm have light wear with a moderate amount of pressure dents, mainly on the forearm. Bore is bright. Rifle is mechanically sound, and the set triggers function properly, with a replaced brass adjustment screw. WEZ
Manufacturer
Gren Grueling