November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021
Austrian Martini action Schuetzen rifle made by "A. SCHWANTNER, WIEN" in 8.15x46R. Take-down barrel is marked "171.28" (date of proof), "5280.09", "8.1", "12684", with the standard "BUG" proofs. The number "12684" on the barrel appears to be the serial number, with no import marks. Octagonal blued matted barrel has early front sight, and is adjustable for windage. Barrel has the 11mm sight grooves. Barrel has gold inlay for the gun maker, a line at the end of the barrel, and the initials of "SF" on the front of the trigger guard. Target diopter sight is mounted on the rear tang and is fully adjustable. Receiver, trigger guard, floor plate assembly, have case hardening, and light engraving. High quality walnut stock and forearm have checkering. Butt plate is of the standard Schuetzen style. Sling swivels are mounted on the barrel and stock. CONDITION: Rifle is overall excellent and retains 85-90% of its original blued finish and approximately 85% of its case hardening. Light freckling is present on the left rear of the barrel and the front sight. Two 3/16ths holes are drilled and tapped under the barrel within 5" of the muzzle. Wood has little noticeable wear/damage. Forearm has a 3" hairline crack on both front sides of the forearm. Bore is bright, set triggers function properly, and rifle is mechanically sound. WEZ