horn pistol grip cap. All matching and original finish. Note- Shooting a buck is a German saying for making a fault, missing a target or doing something stupid. Active Military, Active Law Enforcement and Active Firemen shoot for Free with proper I.D. This is the best way to reach us. It is too bad you are not in the Minneapolis area our club has USPSA and IDPA matchs plus a few Scheutzen guys who are willing to help. Make sure you are in a safe shooting area with a suitable backstop. Any German gun or rifle carrying a crown-over-V dates to 1891 or earlier. Shooting as a sport was so popular in Germany that practically every village of any size had a shooting club or "Schuetzen Verbande." Bill, said - send the receiver to him because he will have to modify the foot - elevation screw adjustment - and platform to the rifle. It has an aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel barrel liner and titanium cylinder. Below are more pictures off the rifle, which might help identifying the maker or the region it was made. Practice with the crossbow was encouraged by civil leaders and nobility because they often relied on their citizenry to defend their relm and shooting grounds were set aside where practice took place. Flat trajectory never was important when used in target shooting. to generate a significant anti-German sentiment. Is this possible. Zimmer Schuetzen - Rifle. Click for more info Seller: William Larkin Moore & Sons Area Code: 480 $2,500.00 Zimmer Schuetzen - Rifle. As a standard to aid in comparing calibers, all trajectory charts have the same axes. Unload the rifle and put it back in its case or gun rack. The original Schuetzens that arrived with German immigrants were muzzle loaders. In 1862 Germany already had 260 rifle clubs with over 7,000 members. Try changing your search term. Interpretation- All of your aiming is in vain if an angel is peeing on your powder (ignition hole). The cylinder release has been completely re-designed. Remo Drilling 9.3x72,16Ga,16Ga. Home >> Browse All >> Search Results >> Login To Save This Search Limit to State: Local Listing Results Show All schuetzen For Sale Sorry, no results were found. I wouldn't put to much faith in Bertram brass. Suhl History, Photographs & Notgelds, etc. Full rib with express sight & claw mounts. Circa 1893 Winchester (U.S.) Falling-Block Schuetzen Target Rifle (single-shot/ breech-loading/ black powder/ cartridge ammunition) By the end of the nineteenth century, three general groups of target rifles had been developed: 1) Scheutzen, or off-hand, 2) Creedmoor, or long-range, and 3) Bench Rest, or stationary. mr433 very scarce german stalking rifle [a] $ . The Germans, not having the necessary It was a Ballard breech-loading rifle that chambered a cartridge. Base price: $3195 Price with unfinished wood: $2595 Click here for common options, or call us at 570-828-1669 for a quote. But I spent substantially less than it would cost me to have just the butt stock alone duplicated with the configuration - checkering and carving, For the First Time on the Internet And in this Century. This item can be shipped in-house. More photos of the action may give a hint to the maker. Blued fluted barrel with notc. The word "Schuetzen" is German and in this application refers to a breech-loading, singleshot rifle using a cartridge case to contain the primer and powder charge with cast or swaged lead bullets. Once the safety is engaged, bring the rifle to your shoulder. In some cases, the competitors go to great lengths in their quest for accuracy, such as pushing the lead bullet into the lands and grooves, for precise engagement. In the USA, the UK, Austria and Scandinavia, target shooting was very active, but based on the .22 rim fire cartridge. on handgun and rifle ranges. The following risque or cartoon targets were sometimes used in shooting galleries at public festivals like the Octoberfest. Like many Schuetzen rifles of the period, it sports a set of double set triggers. I wish to thank my friend from Germany Mr. Peter-Josef Schmitt for the interpretations. The trigger guard is ma, We have Imman Merfert Drilling in SXS16ga and 8x57JR. Fine blade front sight with traditional mid-barrel sight. Both were 8.15x46R , however before we ever fired the correct stuff we actually used some light 32-40 ammo in the Martinni . The rifles accepted technical changes - like brass cartridges - but the sport did not. JJ REEB - COMBINATION GUN - 16 GAUGE - 11.5 X 52R - HIGHLY ENGRAVED - ANTIQUE, HAMACHER DUSSELDORF DRILLING 16GA 2 3/4 AND 8X58 SAUER, VERY INTERESTING AUSTRIAN PERCUSSION ZIMMERSCHUETZEN RIFLE, Imman Merfert Drilling Suhl Germany 16x16 & 8x57JR, "Walther Sport Modell single shot bolt action rifle .22 caliber
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Made by the Founder of the SHUETZEN VEREIN, J P Sauer Single Shot Stalking Rifle, 9.3mm, Double trigger, Antique JOHN WURFFLEIN .415 Caliber Percussion TARGET Rifle Schuetzen Phila Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Precision Long Rifle, Otto GEYGER & Co. Berlin Germany 9x57 Stalking rifle, GERMAN NMN SHUTZEN FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT 9.3X48R. If it is an autoloading rifle, just load the ammunition according to the instructions provided. From. Item Overview Description SERIAL NUMBER 3233 BARREL 24-3/4" CALIBER 4MM MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1900. From. While competitors typically use Ballard, Sharps, Remington rolling-block, or Winchester high- or low-wall rifles or modern-made replicas of these designs modern rifles such as the Ruger No. The sport of Schtzen shooting had been a mainstay of German cultural life since before the invention of firearms. In John Merzs hands, they do shoot well. With the use of the bow, shooting at a specific target became an event with both practical and social implications during the middle ages. The load info given with the old German proofmarks is not the proof load, but the service load the gun is proofed for to use. Reloading the same case is usually performed on the bench, although many modern practitioners seem to use lots of their hand loaded ammunition these days. Interpretation- No missing should make you nervious-think about the device of gtz von Berlichingen. . Now we will look at the individual targets with the 10 ring bull first. There is no other firearm that looks or shoots quite like a Schuetzen. German Schuetzen Rifle chambered in 8.15X46R caliber with a 32 " barrel. It means " New Rifle Powder M/ 71`", with M/71 being the powder used in the "New" 11.15x60R cartridge for the Mod. 28" Octagon Barrel. The Stutzen Rifles- Berg, Bolt, Feuer, Ischler and Pirsch Vogelbchsen About the Makers 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. Focus ring on scope is stuck. To activate, press the grey button. Percussion 4 mm parlor rifle with adjustable globe rear sight and very ornate German Schuetzen pattern rifle stock. 5) Single prong schoyen plate. The engraving is of the finest seen, Greener action and safety, Rear sight raised by tang, Wood very high grade, no cracks, ***Reduced *** Was 1895.00 Now $1795.00***Fredrich Langenhan "F.L. 3) Schuetzen lever ( although I prefer the loop). This .30-caliber round has been proven in wartime and in the hunting field. Engraved, German, Nitro Proof, 27.5 Barrels. 28 3/8" Heavy Octagon Barrel with an EXCELLENT Bright Bore with STRONG RIFLING. Hating "the Hun" and all things German was our patriotic duty (politically correct). John find you a Speer #7 reloading manual and read George Nonte's chapter about loading for the old timers.. A full size poppenjay Target as would be seen before an event. Because of its superior accuracy, this type of rifle quickly became the dominant force in the "Schuetzen" competitions that had been transplanted to America along with the German people. I'm new to the forum and new to Schuetzen. That weight adds stability when shooting off-hand, standing. Each piece had a distinct name and value as a prize that would be paid to the shooter. A Schuetzen is a type of rifle used in European long-range competition. & Mahrholdt, Richard-Innsbruck, Austria. bbl., DST, fancy spur trigger guard, steel shotgun butt, sling swivels, casehardened frame with about 90% remaining, 98% bbl. Loose Trans. "Oh my Dearest. 28" Octagon Barrel. The story I heard was that many of these were WWII bring-backs and often missing a part -- typically the rear aperture sight, but sometimes a key part in the firing mechanism to make the gun non-firing. This particular Schuetzen was made by Haenel Original Aydt and is chambered in 8.15 X 46R. Rifle of exquisite art and workmanship. Begin by loading the schuetzen rifle. A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. BERTRAM! Thanks. Wall hangers are not in my vocabulary! Description: Model Schuetzen Condition Used- Fair Caliber Aprox. Some of our stops included the Waffen Museum in Suhl, The Museum and Shooting grounds of the Schtzenbundes at Gotha, The Mauser Museum in Oberndorf, and the Schtzen Museum at Schloss Callenberg. The more I read about the 32-20 CPA it seems to be a great caliber or terrible. If the wrong piece drops, the piece falls back to the treasury. Yours Sincerely Tim Hudd. The Franz Bartusch Schuetzen Rifle offered here measures 42 " in overall length with a 31 3/8" barrel. A German Classic in a Teutonic .32-40. Marks showing crowns over the letters B, U, (proof approved); G (rifled barrel), S (smoothbore) and W (choked barrel) span the period from the first German proof law of 1891 until 1939, but there are usually other marks present that can greatly narrow the date range. It is generally believed that the use of the bow and arrow date back to approximetely 50,000 B.C. Classic German style stock and cheek piece. Darryl, I had a chance to buy a very similar rifle from an Austrian maker some years ago -- and waited too long and missed it. Founded in 1964, Oakdale Gun Club is a member-owned and operated non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the shooting sports, improving public safety, and providing our members and the surrounding community with a safe, supervised, and well-maintained place to practice the shooting sports. The goals were the same: The finest accuracy attainable. If firing a single-shot rifle, open the action and extract the spent case or empty shell. A very scarce and highly collectible German Zimmer Schuetzen Parlor Gun Rifle made by K. Hermann of Germany, late 19th century. By the 14th and 15th Centuries the crossbow was the favorite amongst both the military and sportsmen alike. Manufactured dated under barrel 7.25 (July 1925), also marked ""7.6mm"". New low price $2200.00 priced to move!!!! Known as Schuetzen rifles, these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers". Euopeans chamber the 16 ga 2-9/16". Kurt, thanks for the kind words and Yes, I'll update this thread as events progress. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Make sure each round is fully in contact with the next round and is not rattling around. I do understand the words, but is that black powder or smokeless ? by JerryB Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:36 pm, Post Larry B. Schuknecht & Dutchman Wood Works, The 5.6x35R Vierling, 5.6x36R & .22 Hornet, 14.5x49R & 14.5x52R Dombrowski-Heissig Hochwildpatrone, H. Utendoerffer-RWS Catalog of Brass Cases, Die Schneckenbgel (The Snail Triggerguard), Veb Fahrzeug und Jagdwaffenwerk-Ernst Thlmann-Model 30,32 Drilling Instruction Book, Transitional Systems- Muzzle to Breech Loading, The Lefaucheux Guns and Pin Fire Ammunition, The Stutzen Rifles- Berg, Bolt, Feuer, Ischler and Pirsch, Miscellanious Advertisements for Austrian Makers, J. G. Anschutz 1937 Catalog nr. These competitions were not confined solely to the European Continent but also took place in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th Century. The Roman poet Virgil (70B.C. Phil Strader teaches the proper techniques for the draw and the reload. The firearms used in this competition were referred to as Vogelbchse and are single shot long guns with a lage gauge bore, the 16 ga. being the most common. Especially since there are no other marks on the rifle. Grade 4 Wood. I honestly believe if one were to breathe to heavy on this trigger that it would fall. A new schuetzen costs about the same with the Stevens 44-1/2 action made by CPA being the frontrunner both in 1900 and today. It is a rimless, bottlenecked cartridge with a maximum case length of 2.94 inches. The bullet weight of 1.8 gramm = 28 gr points to the old .22 long. marked 53, 9514, 1721?8 Prima Kruppscher Guesstahl K, sliding a, #873A R . I want the rifle to just enjoy shooting. Matches are open to both OGC members and members of the public. The sanctioning body for Schuetzen matches is The American Single-Shot Rifle Association (ASSRA). The pistol gets to be more like work than fun. $45.00 shipping. Original system-aydt action, remain, Erma E36 Pre-War W.K. On the side is the integrated laser from Insight Technology. 2 Early Gun Makers & their Tools Vintage Gun Making Machinery The Guild System Austrian Gunmakers Miscellanious Advertisements for Austrian Makers German Gunmaking Centers The bullets are usually seated with the base of the bullet at the case mouth as this method gives superior accuracy. Long-range target rifles became an art form for the Teutonic gunmaker. Maker: Ideale Model: Schuetzen Caliber: 8.15mm Description: Serial #216, 8.15 x 46R, 29 1/2 octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has double-land rifling and some very mild freckling in the grooves. 1 and Mossberg SSi are also allowed. As gun-making technology in America progressed, a gunmaker named George Schalk made a muzzle-loading target rifle in 1885 that was as accurate as it was revolutionary. While not in the Hunting Gun vein of interest, I include them here as a way for others to enjoy them. mr1567 u.s. 1866 2nd model allin conversion rifle by springfield armory in 50-70 caliber [a] $ . However, that does not indicate the 7.7 mm Arisaka round. Another engineering feature that enhanced the accuracy of the Schuetzen rifle was a trigger extremely sensitive to the touch, causing less shake to the gun. With its longevity and avid following, the Schuetzen now has a place asone of Historys Guns. Blued fluted barrel with notched ramp front sight with rail at rear for added sight. schuetzen for sale on GunsAmerica. The accuracy of these rifles and the shooting done with them was truly remarkable. Breech seating the bullet served to dramatically improve the ignition characteristics of the propellants used. If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-. Sold and very happy. Check the weapon to make sure it is unloaded by opening the action and visually inspecting the chamber and magazine (if present). by 6pt-sika Sun Mar 04, 2018 5:59 pm, Post Both built breech-loading rifles that were loaded with a "false muzzle" to guide the soft lead bullet as straight as possible into the bore. From, A typical Schtzen rifle with a Martini actuion in the popular 8.15 x 46R caliber, While target shooting developed into the Schtzenbund organization, Marksmanship and hunting have always gone hand in hand. Karabiner 22 Single Shot Rifle. The cards they are printed on generally measure 5 1/2 inches square (14 mm). The buttstocks had an accentuated downward angle, or drop, that naturally positioned it to the shooter's arm. This magnificent rifle was made by Friedrick Muchler in Neuenrade, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, probably late 1800's to early 1900's. It is a style knowns as a Schuetzen rifle,. It is identified as a Neumann Original Zentrum Modell II in period advertising. by Shasta Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:16 pm, Post Manufacturer: German. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Get a Douglas or Shilen 28 #3 barrel with a 1 : 14 twist, then ask Paul to recommend you a bullet mold he will steer you right. #890A GERMAN BA TARGET RIFLE, 8:15 X 46 cal., 32" oct. Reload ammunition into the chamber or magazine and close the action. File cut ramped front sight with wings, beautifully case colored removable trigger group falling block action, double set triggers wi, New in the box. It is a rather idyllic site in a wooded river bottom, a pleasant place to relax. The German still uses his "lucky" targets, but no longer values very highly the records made upon them, while the American has discarded his ten pound, three pound pull gun for the Schuetzen rifle, recognizing the utility of the German appliances, palm-rests, set triggers, Schuetzen butt plates, cheek pieces, and has gone him one better by Winchester model 95 lever action rifle in .30-06 caliber. His rifles were well known for their high quality and accuracy. Elongated prongs on the rifles butt plate work hand in hand with the unique palm rest to help competitors balance the rifle. RSW, I agree that the highcomb Pope is to much, I have a high comb 51 from CPA (which I don't think they make anymore) and it is great for a big guy (me too) when using a unertl scope height. As nice as the rifle is and the work to get to the point of a loaded round if it doesn't shoot good, a good bottle of Scotch - off to the basement and cry my eyes out! One of them happens to be a German Schuetzen style (from my research) chambered in 8.15x46 NORM. It was produced in variety of calibers, but mostly .22 and similar rimfire. Unusual calibers, 25" bbls under is chambered for Sauer rimmed ctg mfg by RWS, 20 pieces of brass and n, GERMAN DRILLING 16GA - 9.3X72R BACK ACTION HAMMER GUN, 95% KRUPP STEEL BARRELS, NICE BORES WITH A LITTLE PITTING TOWARD THE BACK, SILVER RECEIVER WITH SOME LIGHT SCROLL , GOOD SOLID WOOD, CHEC, "German Guild Schutzen 7.6mm caliber rifle. As the bore/land diameter is given with the old gauge number 527 = 5.25 5.50 mm, the rifle was proofed 1893 1911. Now I have to see if I can find some brass or form some for myself. Please call or email us to place an order. That position dictates a stock with a lot of drop and that is why all the German Schuetzen rifles have the "odd" looking stocks and also why you see the Peterson, Pope and Schoyen with similar shaped stocks. If you read up on it you'll find that the best shooting posture is to stand as erect as posible. Highly engraved with detailed scroll and game scenes. Elegant, huntable, accurate - Blaser's K95 single shot rifle has proven itself in demanding hunting situatio, Schuetzen - Rifle, 8.15x46R. This is a high-class place so act respectable. Sharps-Borchardt Schuetzen rifle - note the heavy half-round barrel, buttstock prongs, cheekpiece, vernier tang sight, and double set triggers. The Crossbow bolts used for this competition were not pointed but had a blunt heavy head to give the best effect at breaking the target. Black Powder Cartridge, Shooting & Reloading, http://historicshooting.com/mybb/forum-29.html, Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. by 6pt-sika Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:37 pm, Post Beautifully engraved German Schuetzen rifle made by Otto Zeitlinger of Eickstatt, Bayern (Bavaria). These rifles were most often based on the falling block Martini system and, as can be seen with this example, great lengths were taken to achieve extreme accuracy. PHONE (218) 739-3255. That is, the range is 0 to 300 yards (= 0 to 275 metres) and the sighting range is +2 to -6 inches (+50mm to -150mm). At times my local Cabelas is truly an Arms Bazaar. Price: $52.00 Then the case filled with powder and topped with a wad is loaded into the chamber behind it. This one has beautiful relief carving on the stock. bbl., DST, checkered stock with pewter forend cap, large Schuetzen buttplate, fancy spur trigger guard, original tang sight adjustabl, #1033A C. STEIGELE MARTINI GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE, 8:15 X 46, SN 95XX, 30 fluted bbl., made in 1938, bottom of bbl. History: The round was introduced as the new military rifle cartridge in 1906. It would be mounted on a pole or mast 100 to 140 feet in height. The single parts are of 1 inch pine; one 1/2 inch dowel holds them in the joint of the 3 inch body shield, which must be hit to drop. Another bird target was the Eagle target which was much larger than the Popenjay target. Called and Mrs Davidson said - 'We have 2 sets in stock." Will, Zwickau," but whether he was the maker or just the retailer is impossible to say. The Schuetzen came to America with German immigrants and is still shooting in challenging, long-range competition. Front sights are typically hooded, and a large rear diopter sight is used to act as a sunshade, blinder and to aid in precision shooting. trigger guard &a, JOH. The first Schuetzen rifles were caplock muzzle loaders that were the direct descendants of the German Jeager rifles so popular with the immigrants from that country. They worked together for some time, and were two of the six that founded the Schuetzen Verein, a prominent German shooting club in Philadelphia. b) Rifles and handguns chambered for 4mm, 5mm, .22 inch, .23 inch, 6mm or 9mm rim-fire ammunition; Can't wait for you to get yours up and running. German Schuetzen Rifle 8.15X46 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel with groove top for sights, rear tang sight and notched front sight. The original Schuetzens that arrived with German immigrants were muzzle loaders. 30" Octagon Barrel. The bore is excellent. A crossbow competition in Zurich, Switzerland in 1504. The serial on the bolt does not match. Keep the muzzle of your rifle pointed in a safe direction at all times. 40cal Action Single Shot Magazines N/A Capacity 1 Weight 13 Lbs Barrel Lenght 31 inches Overall Lenght 48 Inches Front Sight Hodden Rear Sight Leaf Finish Blue Frame Steel Stock Wood Barrel makings are silver like in color. Bear in mind that this was the heyday of rifle competition and the shooters of the day were as well known as any modern athlete. 28" Octagon Barrel. SAUER & SON KIPPLAUF UNDER-LEVER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE 6.5X58R (.25-35), C Grundig 20ga/6.5x58R Combo Octagon SLNE Kahles, Merkel Model K1 Premium 300 Winchester Magnum, "German 8.15X46Rmm Schutzen Rifle by August Jung (R32656), SIMON HEIM ENGRAVED GERMAN SCHUETZEN RIFLE, C. Stiegele Martini German Schtzen Rifle, R . Karabiner 22 Single Shot Rifle. File cut ramped front sight, falling block action, double set triggers with extended trigger guard tang, color case hardened frame, as new, great ex, ID # 8300
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German Schuetzen rifle with beautiful carving and engraving
We do not sell or mail firearms to NY, NJ, CA, IL, HI, German 303 Single Shot,27 1/2" octagon barrel,fine bore,casecolored receiver,double set triggers,hand filed rib with sights,claw mount 4x81 Wetzlar German scope. The amount each bullet tears off calls for a stipulated amount per weight, and the rifleman knocking off the last splinter receives the king prize. LOP 13 1/2". The butt stock is so customized that the shooter for whom it was built is likely the only one who can fire the rifle accurately. The integrated laser sight is under the barrel. It appears I have this same rifle but only very minor engraving on the metal on mine. The rifle is an "unknown" 8mm (for now, but it's most likely an 8.15X46R) with a 30" tapered octagon barrel, no maker's marks on the receiver or barrel anywhere, a heavy checkered Schuetzen buttstock with large cheek rest, Schuetzen buttplate & lever, double-set triggers, original Schuetzen tang sight (with large 2.125" disc), pinhead . He also chose the CPA and he give you all the specifics of his rifle. " Californias confusing gun laws and firearm sales practices seem to make it difficult for most people to sell their old firearms in that state at times. S/N 2078X, 1970 fortuna drilling very nice condition. This is a non-maker marked rifle that has 85-90% of the original blue remaining on the barrel with some mild fading to plum-brown on . SN 490. A flat Bird Target mounted in a horizontal position on a pole that has the blue and white bands. In the 1930's they held Hitler as the only one that would bring pride back to Germany and bring the budget and economy back.. All that should have been a good sized hit in the wallet." Has 7x42 wetzlar scope. A Schuetzen is a type of rifle used in European long-range competition. This is usually done indoors and the subject matter of these targets range from the round 10 ring to many animals and to humorous and risque. All times are GMT. Find a diopter rear sight - Call Bill Loos! The engraving and metalwork on this piece is exquisite and that may be the only justification for someone to buy this rifle. The used value of a SCHUETZEN RIFLE rifle has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,032.73 . I have both the two prong butt plate an the single prong and much prefer the single prong. That is a beautiful rifle. Peterlongo Innsbruck"". There is an extra charge for full octagon barrels, just as there was in 1902. W3088 WINCHESTER 1885 LO-WALL DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 [A] $ W3106 ENGRAVED HIGH WALL CUSTOM TARGET RIFLE BY NIEDNER RIFLE CORP [A] $ Interested In Any Of Our Products. The first time I ever heard of Schuetzen rifles it was an old article in THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN where they were covering the matches put on by the Coors Company. The aluminum part may have just been made as a patern, M. M. Wright, Sheriff, Green county Arkansas (1860). For OH only shooting, it's a different dynamic. Schler, Richard and the August Schler Co. Will- Oscar, Ernst Leo, Julius & Venus Waffenwerk, Dietrich Apel and the Foto Gallerie Suhl Waffenkunst or Gunmakers Poster Project, D.R.G.M.s or Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs-Muster (German utility or design patents 1871-1945). Place your trigger finger along the trigger guard and slowly press the trigger until the shot is fired. Thanks for l, R. Bessel Royal Gunmaker to the Grand Duke of Sachen. This German Schtzen rifle (probably built before 1914) on the German Martini action is chambered in 8.15x46R. Unfortunately, this rifle lacked the rear sight. At this time we do not process firearm sales through this web site. This page was generated at 06:09 AM. The Schuetzen is both a rifle and a style of competition steeped in European shooting tradition. Dont go were the path leads,go were there is no path and leave a trail. 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