July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2022
Swiss 1889 Peabody-Martini Schuetzen rifle in 7.5x53.5MM, made by "RUD ELMER, ST GALLEN". Rudolf Elmer was a gunsmith in St Gallen, Switzerland between 1880 and 1922. Barrel is marked with the serial number "2427" on the barrel and "3427" on the receiver front, and under the forearm are "BUG" proofs, "200", "177", and some punched out numerals. No import marks. Octagonal blued fluted matted barrel has the proper target front sight, adjustable for windage. Barrel has the 11mm sight grooves. A Swiss Schuetzen target middle sight is mounted and is fully adjustable for elevation and windage. Rifle has adjustable set triggers. Receiver, trigger guard, floorplate assembly, and butt plate have case hardening. Walnut stock has grip checkering, Walnut forearm with light checkering on bottom. Butt plate is of the standard Schuetzen style. Sling swivels are present on stock and barrel. CONDITION: Rifle is overall excellent and retains 85-90% of its original blued finish on the barrel, and 85-90% of its case hardening. Stock has light dings and scratches, and the right side forward of the forearm have numerous abrasions. Set triggers function properly. Action appears to operate correctly, but does require some additional force. A minor adjustment would help. Bore is bright. WEZ
Manufacturer
Peabody-Martini
Serial Number
3427 on receiver, 2427 on barrel