There are many original rifles in this caliber, about as many as the long rifle, as many shooters considered the long rifle to be for outdoor shooting. Antique Rifles - Single Shot. The hammer follows the slide forward and the firing pin appears to be missing. Back to Top, .22 WCF (OR HORNET) This caliber is a very fine one for field use, as a low velocity lead bullet load or jacketed load at about 2500 foot seconds. Using the large primer, this brass is periodically produced by Winchester. 6. var addy724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = 'chrisrgtensen' + '@'; C. The competitor having the greatest number of center shots on target number five will be ranked higher. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Stocks are very good with some minor nicks and dings. Exceptions may be made for vintage guns, but must be approved by the Schuetzenmeister. bbl., special order Schuetzen buttstock with aluminum Schuetzen buttplate, SST, Stevens palm rest, scope blocks, exc. 1.9 Rifle barrels may be any length and any weight and less than 2 inches in diameter. WebThe Ballard rifle had over 20 variants during its 29-year lifespan. No rifles will be permitted on the benches when people are down range. It has considerable potential with Accurate Arms #9 powder, and can handle bullets to about 210 grains in a 15 twist barrel. 2023 Forgotten Weapons.Site developed by Cardinal Acres Web Development. .17 HMR. Forearm bottoms may be flat or convex, but may not be concave. Unfortunately, participation and interest declined sharply with the anti-German sentiments aroused by World War One. This is my preferred way of disseminating Results Bulletins and other pertinent communications. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. A. German Schuetzen Rifle 8.15X46 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel with groove top for sights, rear tang sight and notched front sight. 1 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. #1202A ZISHANG MARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN RIFLE, 32-40, SN 17XX, 30 tapered oct. Estimated Price: $ 30,000 - $ 50,000 Price Realized: Details Exceptional, Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: Walker Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 long Barrel: 30 inch octagon Finish: blue/casehardened Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 4649 Item A clean little gun with the Pope style aluminum spur added to the Winchester lever. Vintage tube-ted semi-auto rifle with a revelation 4x scope. Another powder often used is 4759, which seems to work best with an overpowder wad. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT Description: 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short If the number of shooters in relay are 75 or less (or the number of shooters is less than or equal to the firing positions available) flights may be assigned after the match is fired, based on the scores fired during the match, if flight standings are not available prior to firing the match. All of our chambering is done with match grade reamers, even squirrel rifles. b, #1207A STEVENS MODEL 21 LADIES MODEL, 22 LR, 24 part oct. No competitor will score his own targets. 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. B. The elbow of the forward arm may be placed against the body or rested on the hip. Note: An article about the .32-40 Winchester can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. If the number of shooters exceeds the number of firing positions available, flights will be assigned prior to firing the match. There are events for both 22RF and classic CF schuetzen-type rifles, using either iron sights or telescopic sights. .33 bullets should be 20 grains heavier than .32s, and another grain of powder can be used. Kelver recalls a particular target shot by one C. W. Rowland of Colorado in 1901, who put 10 shots into 0.725 inches at 200 yards (benchrested). Barrel groove diameter will vary by maker, and the Douglas run from .318" to .320". 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. Brass is available mostly from Bertram, although others have made it in the last few years. B. Back to Top, .25-20 WINCHESTER REPEATER The original rifles are marked .25 WCF. "Stevens Tip Up Rifle .22 Caliber (AL5689), STEVENS IDEAL REMOVEABLE SIDE PLATE MODEL IN 32-35 STEVENS, "Stevens 14 1/2 Little Scout 22LR (R29706). WebSchuetzen Half Stock Percussion Rifle Kit: 189-11-P $810.00. This bullet should have no taper (.376 diameter), and a round or Snover nose seems to give the best flow through the air. May be loaded either from muzzle or the breech. This case is only suitable for varmint rifle use, and ballistics and loadings are the same as the regular 222. The barrel weight is not critical, and neither is the length. 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. Action works properly. 3 days. This email address is being protected from spambots. If you plan to do silhouette shooting, you will want a heavier bullet, 300-320 grains. 1950, and was whetted by matches sponsored by Coors Brewing in the l980's-1990's. 3.2 Jackets are not allowed in the offhand events. 3 Schuetzen Match Rifle No Photo Available As above instead of side lever the action is raised or lowered by means of lever on the trigger guard. Ive just tried to go there and their database seems to be down at the moment. A. Benchrest: 3 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots for both rifle and pistol. 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. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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. We recommend .224 barrels with 14 twist. 398. Frederica kept the gun in the family for another 68 years. 414 Armory ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS IDEAL LADIES MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN 22 SHORT, STEVENS FAVORITE DROP BLOCK 22 LONG RIFLE VERY GOOD BORE, J.Stevens ~ Crack Shot - 26 ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS, J., ARMS COMPANY new model pocket rifle, Rare Stevens Model High Power 425 Lever Action 35 Remington caliber, Stevens Engraved Model 52-44 Schuetzen Rifle, Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle, STEVENS MODEL 44 FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT .25-20. Brass is available from two sources (Bertram and the people that make a similar modern case), and probably would last forever if breech seated. At any rate, after a dozen or so pages about the history of the style and matches, Kelver gets into the meat of his content, which are the American-made Schuetzen style rifles. #1219A STEVENS RELIABLE #42 2ND ISSUE POCKET RIFLE, 22 RF, SN 402XX, 10 bbl., fair bore, matching skeleton stock, 70% bbl. The faster loads often shoot better than the 1300 fps loads, and fouling is not normally a problem. Mfg Excellent bore. So-called "schuetzen shooting" began in the US in the late 19th Century, having been introduced by German immigrants. 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. 8.5 Sandbags must contain a nonmetallic substance and the use of Velcro or other attachments between the bag and the bench is prohibited. (Cotton is flammable and should be used only when there is no danger of fire in the area). High-quality Schuetzen rifles can be extremely accurate, capable of Checkered deluxe wood is in excellent condition with most original varnish. Ed Yost's First prototype rifle was a .22 rimfire caliber with a Douglas barrel. SECTION 11 - COMPETITOR'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 3.1 No gloves except at the Schuetzenmeister's approval. Our reamer is a special match grade which minimizes bullet jump. Your email address will not be published. Sharp gun! A tedious process, but one which could give results that would still raise eyebrows to this day. Half octagon 27" barrel with no rear barrel dovetail, owner says it is a 32-35 Maynard caliber with an excellent bore. For many of you, thats what youre looking for. The bore is excellent. WebWeighing in at 9.2 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-1/4" making it well suited for today's average size shooter. This is the best way to reach us. Calibers are 38-55, 25-35 and 28-35. Velocities can be normal for this type of shooting. A. You can buy .32-40 cases from a number of suppliers at present, but the supply is probably limited. The barrel is fitted with a false muzzle, and guide starter to provide best accuracy with a tightly fitted lead bullet. This case works well with Varget or 4064. with a BSA 6-24 scope Beautiful looking stock. Wonder if these extremely accurate black powder guns shed any light on the subject of how much cleaning to do on a rifle? Using black powder without a smokeless priming charge, you will have enough fouling to impede breech seating and to cause deterioration of accuracy. 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. One of the most famous companies to adopt it was Stevens Arms, which chambered it in thousands of its Model 44 single shots, for both target shooting and small game. Back to Top, .357 MAXIMUM This pistol cartridge is sometimes made into Schuetzen rifles. Fluer-de-lis style c, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long. Shipping included; California sales additional $25 for paperwork f, Half octagon barrels measure 24 inches. There are many Schuetzen shooters who prefer the .38-55 to the various .32s because the bullet is heavy, and they get better results in the wind at 200 yards. A Nickel plated, engraved by Swann, Stevens action with crisp double set trigger. There is no good reason to spend extra for a barrel longer than 28. It is located a few miles north of Frederick MD. Bore is approximately .36 caliber. The .32-40 was actually a Ballard development; the WCF tag came later. Double-set triggers. B. Barrel is cast steel, bore is good with a minor pit in the chamber ahead of the breech plug. WebThere are events for both 22RF and classic CF schuetzen-type rifles, using either iron sights or telescopic sights. If full feature Pope muzzleloading barrels were available, then the .32-40 would be a good choice; but they are not, and have not been around for close to 75 years. 12.2 It is the duty of competitors to check their scores. Th, This beautiful Stevens Falling Block rifle was manufactured in Chicopee Falls Mass. 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. #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. This is a No 414 Armory model manufactured 1912-1932. It shall be the duty of all operating officials and personnel to properly conduct themselves by being fair and impartial to all in carrying out their various duties. WebEd Yost with his first completed prototype Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle in 22 rimfire caliber. There was a .pdf of Manns The bullets flight here, http://www.nzairgunners.com/nzairgunforum/showthread.php?t=9103. The standard barrel is a #4 part octagon style which is 30" long, weighing about 11 pounds; longer barrels up to 34" long are available at no extra charge. This brought the .32-40 to within 200 to 300 fps of the early .32 Winchester Special loading. WebWeighing in at 9.2 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-1/4" making it well suited for today's average size shooter. Visitors are welcome, and can come just to watch or even often borrow a gun to shoot a few shots. The following rules shall apply in all shooting under the auspices of the International Single Shot Association. When we barrel for this caliber, we headspace from the shoulder of the case, so that headspace is truly correct and rimless cases could be used with the proper extractor. 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. With rifles, loading dies, cases and bullet moulds readily available, the .32-40 refuses to die, purely on the grounds of nostalgia and superb accuracy. Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks. (All original) rile features a nice relief factory scroll engraving on the a, This HM Pope Stevens Ideal Schuetzen Special was manufactured between 1897 and 1915 and remains in excellent overall condition. Good overall condition.AUSTIN LOCATION. The scoring crew will use the leaded edge of the bullet hole rather than plugs, etc. WebKnown as Schuetzen rifles, these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers". The best available ammunition is the Eley match made for rapid fire ISU pistol shooting. At any rate, after a dozen or so pages about the history of the style and matches, Kelver gets into the meat of his content, which are the American-made Schuetzen style rifles. 26" heavy barrel with a Lyman Aperture sight. Category. Such additional shots must be fired from the same position as the record string and must be on a separate practice target. Stevens 44 1/2, falling block 22 LR, Shutzen single shot. Maybe it has to do with the bullet being muzzle loaded and thereby sitting securely in the riflingthat would avoid the consequences of damaging the leade of the barrel with a cleaning rod. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. Most of the matches are "re-entry" matches -- i.e., if you don't like your score, buy another target and shoot again. 2. 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