There is no real advantage to using the long rifle caliber even today for 50 or 75 foot shooting,; and when loaded with black powder, the short fouled the bore less and produced less noxious smoke in poorly ventilated gallery ranges. 8.3 Offhand or standing: the competitor must be erect on both feet with no other portion of the body touching the ground or any supporting surface. 7.3 Several techniques exist to determine the score of a shot close to a higher scoring ring. Driving directions are found elsewhere on this web-site. For questions about our inventory, please write to: leroy@merzantique.com, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. The chief governing body of the game is the American Single Shot Rifle Association, which comprises not only shooters, but also collectors of the fine old rifles. Mfg 3 days. 7.7 Excessive hits/ all matches: if more than the required number of hits appear on a target and cannot be identified by caliber, the score will be composed of the required number of hits of the lowest score. Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. 11.6 Competitors will assist in the operation of the range or will act as scorers when requested to do so by the Schuetzenmeister. ), you should look for a bullet that is about 280 - 300 grains. Wood is in excellent condition with most all the high gloss finish remaining. So folks can get in a LOT of shooting during the 3 days of a match. VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION AND HARD TO FIND STEVENS 55 LADIES' MODEL, .22 LONG RIFLE, #64XXX, MADE 1897-1916. Finally, Kelver concludes with a couple chapters on vintage telescopic sights of the era and information for modern shooters on bullet casting and paper patching. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT. The original barrels used a 10 twist, and can handle the 220 grain bullets. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Schuetzen rifles come with either standard scope bases or the Weaver style. A front sight slot can be provided at no extra charge for 3/8" sights. Click here for common options, or call us at 570-828-1669 for a quote. The .32-40 WCF, Darling of the Schuetzen Game. This rimmed oddball caliber proved popular as it was strictly a sporting round and allowed the Germans to produce these rifles, ammunition and components when they were sanctioned against producing military arms after World War I. Like many Schuetzen rifles of the period, it sports a set of double set triggers. 7.5 In matches fired for score, the competitor having the highest numerical total will be declared the winner. The .32-40 was actually a Ballard development; the WCF tag came later. One advantage of this twist rate is that it can be rechambered for the long rifle if wanted. Back to Top, .30-40 KRAG This is a very fine old hunting caliber, actually very powerful, since it can be loaded to about .308 ballistics. 7.8 Visible hits and close groups: as a rule, only the hits which are visible will be scored, an exception will be made in the case where the grouping of three or more shots are so close that it is possible that for a required shot or shots to have gone through the enlarged hole without leaving a mark, in this case, the shooter will be given benefit of a doubt and scored a hit. I would suggest 4227 or another powder in preference, as no wad is required. The .32-40 was his favorite match cartridge, and he could have chambered his personal rifle for any cartridge he wished. A $5.00 fee must be submitted using the Post Protest Form for each challenge made. These guns were typically offered in a wide range of calibers and configurations and appealed to both target shooters (in mid-range calibers like the .32 and .38 and also hunters and frontiersmen in larger .45 calibers. The tang sight Click for more info Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $5,750.00 EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL RIFLE IN 38-55 CALIBER This is a nice case from those seeking a real retro caliber, but it is not as satisfactory as the Mashburn Bee.Back to Top, .22 MASHBURN BEE This is a very satisfactory midrange varmint caliber with readily available brass. bbl., matching nos., engraved Stevens frame with elk on left side & a mountain lion on right with scroll engrav Click for more info Seller: Jim Goergen Area Code: 507 Color case-hardened, An antique Stevens model 45 in caliber 3240,has a great bore and is excellent mechanical condition.This is a model forty four action with a half round half octagon barrel of twenty eight inches and a. The capabilities of this case are somewhat improved over the K-Hornet, but not much better. State the complaint verbally to the jury. There are many silhouette shooters impressed with the light recoil of the .38, and certainly some very good scores have been gotten using it. Both of these, and other powders, must be adjusted to give the best result in a range of temperatures so that charges need not be adjusted. Im guessing that the false muzzles must have been fitted to their specific barrel and the two drilled and rifled together to ensure they matched perfectly, as the gap from parting off the end of the barrel after rifling would present a time consuming fitting job to get the rifling to line up again exactly. Marlin also chambered some of their lever action rifles for the .32-40, as did Winchester. WebMaynard Schuetzen Target Rifle 32-35 Maynard Caliber. SECTION 1 - RIFLE/PISTOL WebThe lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. The scene where my heroines henchman buys a fancy pistol at Lowers store in Denver to send to Freund, will be upgraded a few words. Offhand: 3 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. Since this caliber will often shoot its best with about 12.5 grains of 4227, velocity may be close to 1600 fps. In stock. 2 Early Gun Makers & their Tools Vintage Gun Making Machinery The Guild System Austrian Gunmakers Miscellanious Advertisements for Austrian Makers German Gunmaking Centers The case is the .22 Hornet necked up to .25. For target work, consider only the heavier bullets to aid in minimizing wind deflection. This is my preferred way of disseminating Results Bulletins and other pertinent communications. Guns Listing ID: 714069This rifle is in shooter condition and great example of guns from the past. The bun is, (circa 1901-1906) Serial #12366,30" part round part octagon No. Back to Top, .28-30 STEVENS This is a fine original caliber, one made famous in its day by Stevens and also chambered by Winchester and the custom makers. Back to Top, .225 WINCHESTER A very fine and powerful varmint caliber which is the same as the Improved Zipper. Butt-plate with shoulder support. A. 26" heavy barrel with a Lyman Aperture sight. WebOther .25 calibers followed, including the .25-21, .25-25 and .25-35, but the one that became the target- shooting stalwart was the .25-20 SS. The case is actually pretty large, but not large enough to have a lot of air space. In silhouette, it has become common enough for special .22 rimfire matches. 11.2 It is the competitor's responsibility to have full knowledge of the rules under which the match is fired and to be familiar with the program. The proper rifle and ammunition for that particular match must be ready and in safe firing condition. WebCaliber 32 Short. This rifle is sold for parts, J. Stevens Marksman in 22LR with 22" barrel. Our rifles available are in most common traditional calibers, and a partial list of our reamers follows. MARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN STYLE RIFLE CALIBER 32-40 Description: Original 30 inch half octagon barrel with a good bore that would benefit from The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. Bluing has some light wear, STEVENS IDEAL 44 22LR 24 ROUND OCTAGON BARREL, 97% BARREL, 98% NICE RE CASE COLORED RECEIVER, NICE WOOD WITH THE BUTT CHECKERED, FAIR BORE WITH SOME PITTING, Stevens No 414 Armory in .22 Long Rifle. It is said that in a good rifle the .32-40 can hold its own with modern day match cartridges out to 300 yards. While this actually a semi-rimmed caliber, it seems to work fine with our rifles, and is one the most popular varmint calibers. Muzzle is turned for bullet starter tools for the gun are lost. Then Marlin jumped on the bandwagon, probably when they started manufacturing the Ballard rifle. It is best to figure on about a .284 groove diameter, but Douglas barrels vary due to being button rifled. 240. I would be remiss if did not mention the fascinating history that accomp, Originally owned and engraved by George Jacob Glahn. Guns International S, ID # 8340
Make STEVENS
Model 44
Configuration SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK
Gauge / Caliber .25-20
Price $2,500.00
Serial #&nb. [3] The No. Stocks are very good with some minor nicks and dings. B. The Schuetzenmeister may change the match and firing conditions providing all competitors are informed of the change. Velocities can be higher than the 1350 fps favored by the .32-40, so try a little heat. The barrel weight is not critical, and neither is the length. If youre looking for information on German or Swiss Scheutzen rifles or history, this is not your book it is specifically on the American guns. Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks. I wouldnt call these chapters comprehensive by any means, but they will be of some use to the shooter looking to improve their processes for making components or vintage cartridges. Bore has strong rifling with minor pitting. Ed Yost's second prototype rifle was a .32-40 caliber Harry M. Pope of New Jersey and George Schoyen of Denver, Colorado were considered the finest riflesmiths of the "Schuetzen" era. 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. When a competitor feels that a target fired on by himself or by another competitor has been improperly evaluated or scored, he may challenge the scoring. Click on the list items or scroll down for additional information about these calibers. I also had Freund of Cheyenne, not knowing there were both a Frank and a George Freund. I had been astounded three greats were there and then, not realizing there were five. The rifle is in very good condition except for an old repair of the buttstock at the wrist, which was not professionally done. WebW2548A DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT [M] $9,500.00. A similar arrangement must be used for pistols. Some rams will not go down when hit with the .38, but the same thing applies to the .45s. Since it uses pistol barrel dimensions, you can find lots of light bullets of different shapes for it, and heavier bullets can be cast from custom molds. Offered with 30" or 32" part-octagonal heavy barrel. WebThe Stutzen Rifles- Berg, Bolt, Feuer, Ischler and Pirsch Vogelbchsen About the Makers 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. 1.9 Rifle barrels may be any length and any weight and less than 2 inches in diameter. This is not known as a target cartridge, as the .30-30 is better, but for hunting deer it is fine and very effective. One thing that should have been borrowed from the Schuetzen community was their preference for nose-pour bullet molds. Fluer-de-lis style c, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long. WebThere are events for both 22RF and classic CF schuetzen-type rifles, using either iron sights or telescopic sights. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a5cf6fca424b0cc2edaac051c0a091e5" );document.getElementById("f4f0d58121").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. WebThis Schuetzen rifle is made for long range offhand match shooting. Receiver and butt plate have most of their original nickel plating with flaking. Welcome to the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club Mosin Nagant and Military Rifle Fun Matches 2023. WebThis Schuetzen rifle is made for long range offhand match shooting. AA 9 is a good powder. Offhand: 1.8 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. Here is the con. A. One notable feature of both this case and the Miller Short is that the barrel can be rechambered to .32-40 should the original caliber be unsatisfactory, or if you want to shoot in the traditional class. "NSN, circa 1956, .22L,LR and High Speed Shorts, 24"" length barrel. Many of the shoots offered large prizes, so there were many "pro" shooters. Webmr1270 cased pair of merkel o/u double rifles in caliber 8x60mm [m] $ mr433 very scarce german stalking rifle [a] $ mr1540 very interesting austrian percussion zimmer schuetzen rifle [a] $ 875.00; mr1327 very fine cased sxs rifle/shotgun by john donaghy [a] $ s1039 very rare savage 1904 bolt action 22 rifle for parts or repair only [m] WebW3321 WINCHESTER 1885 H.W. Targets constitute the scorecards and are retained in good order until the time allowed for challenges and protests has expired. The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle. 0.5-0.8 mm 1.2- 0.5 mm: Cannons, shotguns, and muskets.45 caliber rifles and greater.45 caliber rifles and smaller, pistols Blank firing (historical reenactments) SDS Download. Consider also the loop and spur lever, especially with a wood filler in the loop. 12.4 A protest must be initiated immediately upon the occurrence of the protested incident. C. Competitors may shoot until there are 10 shots on each target. In order to compensate for insufficient length of arms the shooter is permitted to use a palm rest or finger tip rest. WebA single shot rifle/pistol is defined as a breech loading cartridge rifle/pistol without a magazine or provision for additional cartridges in which the action must be operated, and Buttstock with checkered wrist, plain forearm. Back to Top. The head size is the same as the .32-20. 2.3 Iron sights may have metal, glass, or plastic inserts. Web#493A Stevens Model 54-44 1/2 Schuetzen Rifle, 32-40, 30" heavy part oct. A popular option is a .22LR barrel for use in practice or for indoor matches. This rifle was manufactured between 1912-1932. It uses small rifle or pistol primers. 8.1 The positions authorized for use shall be stated in the program, under the conditions of the match and shall be in accordance with the definitions of positions prescribed in this section. 7.9 Record shots and sighting shots: 7.6 Decision on ties: in the event of numerical ties, such ties will be decided by the following method, used in sequence until the competitor's rank may be determined. Shooting this cartridge at 200 yards is becoming more popular, for in fact it is not a whole lot more wind sensitive than common Schuetzen calibers. Blinder. 4.5 Cartridge components may be examined by Schuetzenmeister on request. Bullets cast from wheelweights will just disintegrate due to brittleness. 4.2 Wads may be card (paper), felt, cork, wax, graphite, plastic, or similar material. Bore is excellent, Stock has minor handling wear. Butt plate is alater replacement. The lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. While long-range matches of 800, 900, and 1000 yards range were popular in the 1870s, around 1880 the trend was changing to what we today consider schuetzen, shooting offhand at 200 yards.. Kelvers book discusses the sport briefly, along with other precision rifle competitions popular in the latter half of the 1800s, but this 130-page book is primarily about the different types of American-made competition rifles made at the time, and secondarily about the notable gunsmiths and to a lesser extent shooters that accompanied them. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. The 12 month average price is $1,032.73 used. It is very quiet, however, and produces little smoke or smell for indoor shooting. Competitors are expected to call any infraction of the rules of safety and good sportsmanship to the officials. This model is usually built to order as to stock style, caliber, barrel size, shape and length. To be more specific, our meetings are shooting get-togethers for non-bolt-action single-shot rifles, using black or smokeless powder, with plain-base lead bullets. Back to Top. Paterson dont spring up as Masters with out a master to train them.) Tube extensions for sights are permitted, providing rifle barrel length is in accordance with ATF regulations. It offers considerable velocity increase over the factory load. Action works properly. >, if you have any further questions. History repeats itself as once again this little cartridge, the darling of the Schuetzen game, is producing tiny 100 and 200 yard 10-shot groups. No provision for a barrel sight. By today's standards, even this High Velocity load is out dated, but it will still do for small to medium size deer out to 100 yards. The barrels that we use are Douglas 7mm in 12 and 14 twist. It is possible to use Lyman 224438 or equivalent, omitting the gas check. The late Chris Westergaard, for example, won enough money to buy a large farm in Iowa. Its the rifle known as the Schtzen. The normal load uses Accurate Arms #9 powder, and you may find that the load must be tailored to the weather. If you want a rifle chambered in a rimmed caliber not listed below in many cases we can rent a reamer or use a reamer you provide. 414 Armory in .22 Long Rifle. Ive just tried to go there and their database seems to be down at the moment. .22 SHORT This was the first rimfire caliber, and was the most popular indoor gallery cartridge around the turn of the last century. 2 weight barrel with an axcellent bore. wide, to support arm. Store Hou. It is easy to tell if an original Stevens-Pope barrel has been rerifled by Stevens, as the marking on the underside of the barrel is changed. Description: 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short caliber. No rifles will be permitted on the benches when people are down range. It features a Jim Goodoien match grade .38 caliber 1-1/8" at breech, tapered octagon-to-round barrel. It was available in many special-order variations, with standard models including Sporting Rifle Low Wall, Sporting Rifle High Wall, Schuetzen Rifle, Deluxe Sporting Rifle and High and Low Wall Muskets. "SN: None. GI#: 102193884. Revised September 2008. A suggested barrel is .224 with 14 twist. Slower twists can be used with 180 or lighter bullets, but the 10 works very well with everything. Appoint a jury of 3 members, who will assist him in the match operation as required. The competitor having the greatest number of center shots in the event will be ranked higher. These men have some significant numbers of rifles associated with their names, and the information will again be of interest to people looking to collect or research those guns 0 and a bit dry to everyone else. 8.6 All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and are contrary to the spirit of these rules and regulations are forbidden. There is a German Rifle Society and are Schuetzen rifle groups out there as well. This means that you come at any time and shoot essentially as much as you want. 5.1 Black or smokeless powder or any safe combination of powders may be used. It features a Jim Goodoien match grade .38 caliber 1-1/8" at breech, tapered octagon-to-round barrel. Schuetzen rifles are typically highly accurate due to their precise design and craftsmanship, though this can vary depending on the specific model and the skill of the user. Mfg WebIt was produced in most popular calibers from .22 rimfire through various .50 calibers and was even offered as a 20-gauge shotgun. All competitors will be ranked in order in the match according to group size. Most of the matches are "re-entry" matches -- i.e., if you don't like your score, buy another target and shoot again. WebSchuetzen black powder is made with a blend of Alder, Hazelnut, and Maple charcoals to give the cleanest, high performance black powder. 44 rifle in .22 Short. 3.1 No gloves except at the Schuetzenmeister's approval. This brought the .32-40 to within 200 to 300 fps of the early .32 Winchester Special loading. Facebook:facebook.com/thurmontsportsmansclub. Though if youre in a country with very restrictive gun laws, Schuetzen could be a great way to hone your marksmanship with fewer Imperial entanglements. SKU: W2548A Categories: Winchester, Winchester We suggest .224 barrels with 14 twist, unless you want to use 69 or 80 grain bullets which require a faster twist of 12 or 8 respectively. It shall be the challenging competitor's privilege to inspect the target during or following the re-check. Back to Top, .40 SHORT KRAG At a length of 1.94 this is a pretty good Schuetzen caliber, but best adapted to the seldom programmed ASSRA Class 2 shooting. The 1980s reprint (I think it was published by Wolfe) was taken from Popes copy, and has Popes margin notes reproduced, Ill see if I can find the bibliographic details and the links. '' part round part octagon no is my preferred way of disseminating Results Bulletins other. Combination of powders may be used arms the shooter is permitted to use palm. 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