But they were also made by many small gun makers all over Europe. Through the course of history, changing gun legislation and abuse they have become quite rare here in Germany. Extra mags. 47.75"". 2408 PROOF MARKS: GERMAN PROOF MARKS, cont. For those who don't know the difference between a kipplauf and a loaf of bread, a kipplauf is a relatively short, breakdown, single-shot stalking rifle. Gustav Kersten, a German inventor and gunsmith, who convinced the Gebrder Merkel Company in Suhl to use his design, invented this mechanism. Most of the bases are for the German claw mount that must always be hand fitted. Folks were shooting Winchester High Walls at the Creedmore, NY shooting matches back at the turn of the 20th Century. Bolt actions could also use a magazine that could be loaded with a stripper clip, making them faster to reload in battle. This consent can be revoked at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The serial number on my uncle's bar-in-wood MacNaughton . Adjustable rear sight. 1 Rolling Block. The German army developed a steel cored armor piercing bullet for the 7.92 cal. Barrel. I mentioned earlier that I learned marksmanship shooting a .22LR bolt action single-shot rifle. So, if youre wondering where to start looking to get your own single-shot rifle, youve come to the right place. In Europe a gun like this would have to go back to a proof house but, since we dont have proof houses in this country, the liability is yours. The over and under combination gun is perhaps the most popular among the various barrel configurations because it is very slim. The Handi-Rifle is available in around a dozen calibers. . Owners claim they can easily get 1 groups at 100 yards with iron sights. 301/4 Octagon Barrel. Receiver is engraved with leaf and flor, #789 FUNK ANSON DRILLING, 8X57 JR X 16 ga., bore .323, SN 45XX, 24 1/2 bbls., mint bores, engraved receiver, game scenes, cocking indicators, gold plated trigger, claw mount bases, auto rear si, Merkel Model K1 Premium 300 Winchester Magnum Beautiful little rifle 3 day inspection Shipping is $50 Priority Mail - Insurance optional Certified Checks or Money Order Ohio r, "This is a very nice example of the German Schutzen rifle by a well known maker in the most popular caliber. By Dietrich Apel. It can also be had with a Pachmayr rubber butt pad to help absorb the recoil. (Moderator Group: Moderator) No Topic | Next Topic . This rifle also has a German logo on the stock raised slightly on the butt stock. The Wiesbaden Rod & Gun Club and the Ramstein Rod & Gun Club, both of the American Airforce, were centers of this activity. Proof marks must be correctly interpreted. With the single exception of the 44-1/2, all the old Stevens .22 single-shot rifles were not falling block actions , they only look like such from the outside - they were tip-ups & swinging blocks, with the breechblock pivot ahead of the rear of the bbl/chamber. The No. selector button on top tang, exc. Bbl. 39 . Some of the target rifle actions were also used for hunting rifles, and Joerg Schilling in Zella-Mehlis still builds hunting rifles on the well known Buechl action But two actions come to mind that were designed specifically for hunting rifles. 1. Elegant, huntable, accurate - Blaser's K95 single shot rifle has proven itself in demanding hunting situatio, Schuetzen - Rifle, 8.15x46R. Brand. It also has an ambidextrous Swing Hammer. Caliber is another important criterion when choosing a rifle - it can differ from 0.17 (4.4mm) to as high as .80 caliber (largest anti-tank rifles). The Prinz No. They combine easy-to-handle size with low weight - ideal prerequisites for this physically demanding type of hunting. The stock has the Merkel curvature; the side plates are inlayed in a prism and fastened with engraved screws. The external hammer and half-octagon barrel are true to the guns of the Old West. Insert a round in the chamber and pull the lever back up to close the breach block. Karabiner 22 Single Shot Rifle. info@merkel-waffen.de, Over/under and side-by-side double rifles. Early hammer guns have a small lever on the top tang for selecting the barrel to be used. Then there is the FlexTech recoil-reducing stock. In 2012, Caracal has open a subsidary in the United States, Caracal USA. Downsides? Top 8 Best Single Shot Rifles in 2023 Reviews, 1Henry .45-70 Govt Single-Shot Rifle with Brass Receiver Most Reliable Single Shot Rifle, 2Umberti 1874 Sharps Rifle Best Premium Single Shot Rifle, 3Ruger No. Top of barrel is marked ""Joh. Regulation is done by heating up the front end of the barrel assembly until the solder starts flowing, then moving the rifle barrel position in relationship to the second or third barrel. November 19, 2018 Ian McCollum Bolt Action Rifles, Competition, Conversion, Single Shot Rifles, Video 16 This rifle failed to sell at Rock Island on December 1, 2018. is a champion among champions in this category. Nowadays it is impossible to find out who really made a specific gun for whom, as they were ordered by wholesalers through other wholesalers from many individuals like barrel makers, actioners, stockers and so on, who were in turn supplied with the rough forgings by the local wholesalers. PAATZ KLEINKALIBREBUCHSE Model 1926 - C55933. Such a mount has two bases, each with two rectangular openings and one of them with a spring loaded locking slide. But every gun maker in Suhl made shotguns in various models and designs, including side lock guns. These rifles and pistols were very inexpensive and made by various makers, many of them in Zella-Mehlis, a town near Suhl. Although Drillings were made in quite a few countries, they were and are still most popular in Germany and Austria. Although technically innovative, the form of this hunting gun draws on the traditional Suhl style. The selector is operated by a small lever on the top tang or a slide button on the top tang that looks like a safety. Finally, the Weather Shield coating will help keep your rifle in good condition even after a wet or dirty hunt. The stock is usually very slim, has a pistol grip with a grip cap or a round knob shape and a very slim, egg-shaped cheek piece. The company was temporarily owned the Austrian Steyr Company and by Heckler & Koch. Market Price: you save 42%. For the person looking for a strong and safe Kipplauf style rifle it looks to be second to none. 1 both use an under-lever to lower the breech-block for loading and to eject a fired cartridge case. Verified Member FFL. A qualified gunsmith can alter your stock to give you the proper length of pull, a good pad as well as the right pitch, drop and cast. Suhl History, Photographs & Notgelds, etc. Single-shot rifles can also be shorter overall than other rifles yet have the same length barrel. The earliest versions had opening levers under the trigger guard and outside hammers. is a magnificent gun. 28" Octagon Barrel. They usuallyshoot .22lrs as if made for them. GI#: 102168211. 32 & Net Price List, 1937 BSW (Berlin-Suhler Waffen) Catalog & Price List, Greifelt & Co. circa 1940-1942 Greif Bock-Gewehre, Greifelt & Co. circa 1940-1942 Greif Drillinge, Greifelt & Co. circa 1940-1942 Kipplauf, Bolt Action & Single Shot Rifles, Fredk W. Hollender- New York, Schuler Import, Franz Jger Heroldbchse & Herold Repetierbchse, Lancaster Arms Co., Infallible Single Trigger, Imman. Many shooters consider single-shot rifles more accurate than other rifles. The Prinz No. These single barrel guns are predestined for hunting in mountainous regions and for deerstalking. The strength of the Prinz No. Shotgun barrel is dam, HAMACHER DUSSELDORF DRILLING 16GA 2 AND 8X58 SAUER 26 KRUPP STEEL BARRELS, WITH RARE HERCULES ACTION. But for simplicitys sake, Ill just talk about the three most common. I believe it is earlier than the 20's or 30's as in the post 1912-13 German proof law there should be other marks on it if made after that date. He enjoys writing, shooting sports, and playing video games. They were originally known for traditional muzzleloaders and rifle-caliber competition pistols. Three-barrel shotguns gave the shooter more fire power in the days of plentiful game without bag limits. There are few things simpler than a single-shot rifle. A small adjustment screw protrudes from the front trigger and the trigger can be set as a hair trigger by pushing it forward. Besides, its just plain beautiful to look at. We suggest that you read the article about barrel steel and barrel sleeving. 6-Single Shot Rifles-7-c with Anson & Deeley break-open type actions were made by most gun makers in Germany. There are many classic designs such as the Springfield 1873, the 1885 High-wall . These are all very different roles that will affect your choice. Forearm wood has a chip on right hand side. To ensure that this is kept accessible the rifle-scope should not be mounted too low. Historically, they fell between muzzleloaders and lever action rifles like the Winchester Model 1873. GUN COLLECTIONS WANTED FOR CAS, CONSIGNMENT USED VERY GOOD CONDITION MERKEL K-1S 7X57R SINGLE SHOT RIFLE -- 24" BARREL -- WALNUT STOCK WITH SWAROVSKI 3-10X42 HABICHT GERMAN #4 RECTICULE *** PRICENON NEGOT, Fascinating and rare sidelock gun in very shootable condition and presentable cosmetically. The Krieghoff Story. Bolt actions largely replaced falling blocks just before WWI. A break-action rifle works exactly like a break-action shotgun. The trigger should only be set when you are sure that you will shoot and must be uncocked if you are not able to shoot. The only markings and info on the rifle are - 248335 (serial number) - 54m/w with a crown over a N - and the letter R stamped on the bolt and under the barrel - the stock is one piece - single shot bolt action - rear sight is dovetailed with rivets - barrel is fixed to the stock via 1 single bolt - looks almost identical to a Lithgow 1a Hi, I would be most grateful for any help, as I know nothing about Swiss rifles. 22 Caliber; 95% blue, very good+ bore, poor stock, 27.5'' barrel, This rifle has original finish. I've used a couple of other German single-shot rifles as well, though not single-barrel Kipplaufs but three . The right stock dimensions are so very important for good shotgun shooting. EXTREMELY RARE & DESIRABLE GERMAN WWI MAUSER BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT ANTI-TANK RIFLE. Its simple, reliable, and inexpensive to produce. It also has a pistol grip and checkering that I haven't seen on any for sale ever. $125.00 $100.00. 3. On other rifles you can push the single trigger forward to set it. It can loosen up where it pivots on the pins over time. in 2007. If somebody quotes a much lower price, beware! 35851W, 25.5"" round barrel, chambered in .22, overall good condition with a bright and shiny bore. Anschutz K.d.F. A competent gunsmith can measure the wall thickness of the barrels and advise you. Its ethic is to deliver a well-placed single shot that will dispatch the game animal quickly and cleanly. At this time, we ask you to call and speak to a salesman to purchase firearms. Where the falling block slides down and up on grooves machined into the action when opened and closed, the rolling block rotates, or rolls, on pins. 6-Hagn Action-7-b was designed by Martin Hagn in cooperation with Hartmann & Weiss who produce the action, use it for their own rifles but also for Martin Hagn who now has his own gun shop in Cranbrook, Canada. Many of them were engraved and had stock inlays. 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. Modern guns are all nitro-proofed for use with smokeless powder. Regulating the older double rifles to perfection borders on art and requires a great amount of patience. The sliding breech-block used in artillery and naval guns utilizes a relatively small piece of steel to contain the quite enormous explosive forces of an artillery or naval shell. 25" barrel, VG bore. Original system-aydt action, remain, Erma E36 Pre-War W.K. German Schuetzen Style Rifle - 8.15x46 Norm Latest By John Alexander 28 August 2021. Bulges can hardly ever be removed successfully. The last two options are safe and can give you the pleasure of shooting an older gun without having to worry, even if it proves a bit cumbersome. Feuer Stutzen. 1 a break-action rifle or gun was inevitably weaker than a falling-block or bolt-action, and so rimmed cartridges loaded for break-action rifles were normally loaded to lower pressures to make allowance for this. Either way, 223 rifles have the top tier performance and dead on accuracy you demand for maximum effectiveness in any shooting scenario. 1 remains today one of the strongest rifle actions extant. The system was much stronger than a typical break-action gun or rifle action because it used the same design principles as the naval guns, which made these falling-block single-shot rifles extraordinarily strong. The Blued Metal and Chec, JJ Reeb combination gun in 16 gauge x 11.5 x 52R. The lack of a magazine alone saves room and weight. They usually have an octagon/round barrel with a full-length integral top rib with a front bead and the standing open rear sight. 1 action style? Original sights consist of a very delicate blade front sight, a fancy rear barrel sight and a unique tang sight. The overall length is approx. If youre more interested in a true replica of an 1874 Sharps, the Sharps hunting rifle model has a ladder rear sight. Members of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild have elevated bolt action rifles to a very high quality standard and still prefer the Mauser 98 actions. Single-shot rifles have a lot going for them, and although the selection is nowhere near as broad as for, say, Modern Sporting Rifles, there are lots of very nice single-shot rifles available to the discerning shooter. Engraved, German, Nitro Proof, 27.5 Barrels. These new rifles use a familiar locking lever on top of the frame, behind the external hammer spur, to break the barrel open. Weatherby gun stock styling was very popular in those days. "SN: 3162. I have to confess, picking just one of these great rifles as the best overall single-shot rifle was a tough call. The more modern version is blued and has a hunting stock with a curved pistol grip wrist and a rubber butt pad. The Encore is less a single rifle than a complete weapons platform. According to the related patent (which you can download below, thanks to a fellow name JonMac who found if for a post on The Firearms Blog) the rifle incorporates an improvement over the Luger pistol mechanism.The pistol was known for having minimal spring pressure holding the toggle closed - a little dirt in the chamber or a bumping the cocking knobs . (source-The Flintlock: its origin and development by Torsten Lenk. Heavier caliber fourth barrels are usually located above the other rifle barrel, cradled between the shotgun barrels. Unless you feel qualified, inspection by a good gunsmith is advisable. The Quick Load Accurizer makes rapid reloads easier, something thats critical with a single-shot rifle. The original Mauser Sporting Rifles made in the Mauser factory are the only ones that achieved known collectors status as a group when in original condition as delivered from the factory. Other than the difference of opinion in the date I agree completely with Rjay. A steel block catches into a keyway of the barrel and locks it the steel on steel principle applies. To fire one of these big guns a shell was manually loaded into the breech, the breech block was slid closed behind it, and then the gunner operated the firing mechanism, which was often a rope, used to ensure that no-one was in direct contact with the gun when it went off. High-end German rifles for sale. Quantity: Buy now. There were still plenty of falling block and break action designs around through the end of the 19th Century and beyond, like the iconic Sharps and the Winchester 1885. For an excellent book on double rifle shooting, loads and lore, see Graeme Wrights book Shooting the British Double Rifle, ISBN 0-949749-40-0. 300 grams) makes the gun something special. Does such a rifle exist? American ammunition marked 8 mm Mauser can be shot through both bores but may not achieve the ultimate result in the .323 bore. Add to that features like the Swing Hammer that allows you to configure the hammer to avoid interfering with a scope. 2/20/2023. Both the 9mm smooth bore and the 6mm rifles did not legally count as firearms up to the 1960s, but the 6mm Flobert rifles are usually chambered quite generously. trigger guard &a, JOH. 1 falling-block single-shot rifle is a superb design and we hope it does well. That may or may not be the case, but theres no arguing that they are accurate. The lessons learned there all those years ago still serve me well today. You can get it in six different models. Single-shot rifles display the craftsmanship and simplicity of another age. Proper regulation allows for this, but best results not only depend on the ability of the shooter, but also on shooting the second barrel within five to ten seconds off-hand, not rested on a sand bag. Franz Langenhan Kleinkaliberbuchse Single Shot Rifle .22LR VERY NICE!!! I know this first hand from the many hours I spent on the range at Boy Scout camp learning marksmanship with a single-shot .22LR. Barrel is 26.5"". Blued 25" faceted to round barrel in 7x64mm with raised matted sight plane, ramped front sight, notched rear, claw scope mounts, and marked "JOH. The rifle is 38 long overall with a 22 barrel. Sportsman's Guide carries discount Single Shot Rifles from top manufacturers. In addition, the hunter can carry a barrel in a small caliber like .22 long rifle, which can be inserted, into one of the shotgun barrels. Overall very good to excellent condition. German Single shot. Single-shot rifles were the preferred rifle for buffalo hunters and mountain men. $45.00 shipping. Matching numbers dated 1888. The challenge to take game with a single precise shot . The following are our terms and conditions of sale: All auctions are subject to prior sale UNTIL . Forend has an oval disc marked, M Steudel. The Handi-Rifle is not a work of firearms art like some. On later guns the selector can be on top of the grip or next to the triggers. The performance was similar to that of the British .577-450 Martini-Henry and surpassed that of the German 11mm Mauser and Austro-Hungarian 11mm Werndl, to name just a few. The modern Krieghoff Double Rifles and Double Rifle Drillings are very popular because they have a hand-cocking mechanism that allows the carrying of a loaded gun without ever making an accidental discharge possible. Manufacturer: Anschutz . Although the traditional Drilling with two shotgun barrels next to each other on top and a rifle barrel underneath cradled in the middle, is by far the most popular combination gun among many other variations that are available. 1930's single shot target rifle. It comes with a semi-buckhorn rear sight and Marble Arms gold bead front sight, and its already drilled and tapped for a scope mount. 30 Octagon Barrel. The original design was a single-shot. Ive always been fascinated by the history of the Old West. More on that later. A time when things were simpler and more straightforward. 1 single-shot rifle. 1/2 Oct. barrel. The bolt handle is usually converted to a Mannlicher-style spoon handle. Single shot rifles of the Merkel K class have gained a special reputation for distance shooting among precision marksmen. 1 can be had in a variety of calibers. Cock the hammer, and youre ready for the next shot. 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 . GERMAN 9MM SINGLE SHOT SHOTGUN - Z13627. Mar 14, 2023 Mauser MS420 single shot rifle, .22 LR $150 Mar 14, 2023 J.P. Sauer & Son rook take down rifle, .32 WCF $400 Mar 14, 2023 Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer M1903 rifle, 6.554mm $600 Maybe youre just looking for a simple rifle to give to a youngster as their first hunting rifle. The. They often have target type sights, a finger rest type lever, and are chambered for the 8.15 x 46R cartridge. These include the Sharps, the 1890 Stevens, and the Winchester 1885. Generally speaking, single-shot rifles are less expensive. I had a Remington Model 700 BDL Varmint rifle rebarreled with a heavy stainless-steel barrel chambered for the round, and it lived up to its reputation. Call us at +309 342-5800 Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Imagine what it would have done had it been a fifteen inch gun such as those carried by the battleships on both the British and German sides. . Fully functional over and under with rebounding hammers and a set trigger. SALE. In this day of gee-whiz tacticool semi-auto rifles, you might ask yourself why would anyone want a single-shot rifle. Yes it does: and it is called the Prinz No. The German word Drilling means triplet, and Vierling means quadruplet. After troop trials in 1882 and 1883, the design was updated in 1884 with an 8-round tubular magazine designed by Alfred von Kropatschek, making this the German Army's first repeating rifle (a prototype of a M1871 with some tubular magazine was in fact show to Wilhelm II as early as September 1881). Barrel rebluing on multi barrel guns must be done by the rust method. The desirability of all the others depends on who made the rifle, how well it is made, the grade of the wood and the engraving. Many of them are highly engraved and very attractive and come with automatic ejectors and some of them with single triggers. Refinished. This makes single-shot rifles the perfect training rifle for kids and new shooters. I have seen only two side-by sides up to now, both combination guns with a smooth bore in 9mm Flobert rimfire and the rifled barrel in 6mm Flobert/.22BB capnominally. There are no feeding issues to worry about. Powered by a single 88-gram CO2 cartridge (not included), the 850 M2 offers shooters superior trigger feel and shooting control with its adjustable trigger. An article about Martin Hagn and Hartmann & Weiss can be found in our archive by clicking on the words above that are blue and underlined. Category: Single Shot Rifles. Prior to the creation of the Prinz No. 1 falling-block single-shot rifle you should contact Oswald Prinz and discuss with him the sort of rifle you have in mind. The falling block action is exceptionally strong. GERMAN .22 CALIBER SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE | German .22 caliber bolt action single shot target rifle. The Gras, a single-shot bolt action rifle, was the transition between France's first breechloader and its first repeater. Falling block rifles are elegant in their simplicity. 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. The big advantage the Prinz No. Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong. Peterlongo Innsbruck". A single shot, manually fed weapon, the Little Badger is not a good choice for a . Careful inspection by a gunsmith is essential before shooting a gun like this. Why are Double Rifles and Double Rifle Drillings so much more expensive? Very early guns have the locking lever under the forend (Lefaucheux action). Play it safe! And thats a question only you can answer. Before using one of these early guns, it would be prudent to familiarize yourself with all of its mechanical features and have it inspected, measured and cleaned by a competent gunsmith. SALE. The traditional model has a brass receiver and a stock with straight English wrist and a brass butt plate. One nice feature is that the extensive choice of calibers makes it possible for hunters to use the Scout in states that have straight wall cartridge rules for deer hunting. This caused Germany to scramble to find a way to turn their single shot 1871 . 2 folding 1 . All you do is remove two screws and a pin, and you can swap the barrel for a seemingly endless range of calibers from .22 Hornet up to 416 Rigby. The K class locks with a typical MEM technology, which the Suhl gunmaker Franz Jger patented in 1906, and which since then is considered one of the most rugged breech for single shot rifles. The design of the tilted block when manufactured is extremely short and locks tight, steel on steel, as always the case with Merkel. Most modern German double rifles and combination guns are now equipped with a regulating mechanism at the muzzle and some have floating barrels that can expand as they get hot, a very definite improvement over over the old traditional guns. Its especially appropriate for young or new hunters. Based on the 534 date code on the bottom of the barrel and under the forearm of my rifle, it was manufactured in May 1934. Covering everything from coyotes to moose, in steel the calibers include .223, 243, .308, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .30-30 and .45-70; and in brass .44 Mag, .357 Mag and .45-70. German Single Shot Rifles. DropH approx 2 3/4", DropC approx 1 1/2". Nothing is perfect, and the Encore has a couple of drawbacks. The rolling block is sometimes confused with the falling block, but they are very different.