December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2021
German "Martini action" Schuetzen rifle in 8.15x46R, made by "EMIL PACHMATR, TRAUNSTEIN". Barrel is marked "8.46 Norm." and "KRUPP, ESSEN", "GUSS STAHL", with the standard "BUG" proofs. The serial number "33100" is on the barrel and front of receiver. No import marks. Octagonal blued fluted matted barrel has the proper front sight, with the removeable front sight, which appears to have part of the release lever missing. Barrel has the 11mm sight grooves. Target diopter sight with disc is mounted on the rear tang, and is fully adjustable. Rifle has adjustable set triggers. Receiver, trigger guard, floorplate assembly, and butt plate have case hardening. Walnut stock has checkering and a Tyrolean cheekpiece. Walnut forearm with light checkering. Butt plate is of the standard Schuetzen style. Sling swivel is only present on the barrel, and the stock shows no sign of ever having one. CONDITION: Rifle is overall excellent and retains 85-90% of its original blued finish on the barrel, and 70-75% of its case hardening, with some freckling on the receiver. Rear diopter sight disc is missing its insert, and the entire sight assembly has been stripped of its finish, with some freckling present. Sight mounting screw has also been replaced. Stock has light dings and scratches. Set triggers do not function properly and are in need of adjustment. Bore is bright, and rest of rifle is mechanically sound. WEZ
Manufacturer
Emil Pachmayr