C. The competitor having the greatest number of center shots on target number five will be ranked higher. We cannot chamber for rimless cartridges since the Stevens 44 1/2 extractor needs a rim to function properly. Rimfire: A. Benchrest: 1.8 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots for both rifle and pistol. "Single shot rifle. The 3. Schuetze (or better: Schtze (with an Umlaut) is actually the German word for rifleman or (more common nowadays) in the sense of shooter. Sighting or fouling shots will be permitted if firing has been interrupted for an appreciable length of time. Scheduled events in 2020 are May 16, 17, 18; Aug 7, 8, 9: and Oct 2, 3, 4. Single-shot rimfire youth rifle with 18"" barrel. 1 Hunter's Model was first introduced in 1875 for the .44 rimfire caliber. Vintage tube-ted semi-auto rifle with a revelation 4x scope. A. var addy724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = 'chrisrgtensen' + '@'; Sharp gun! STEVENS 15A 22 BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT. The modern day follow up to Mann, would be Hinnant, Rifle accuracy facts. The high-wall was designed for full sized rifle cartridges up to the 577 Eley, though the 50-110 Express and 405 WCF were the most potent cartridges. No provision for a The falling block action has an "S" sh, Stevens 52 three-barrel set. The case is the .22 Hornet necked up to .25. Mfg MARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN STYLE RIFLE CALIBER 32-40 Description: Original 30 inch half octagon barrel with a good bore that would benefit from var addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = 'chrisrgtensen' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a').innerHTML += ''+addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a+'<\/a>'; Under this Company name these guns were produced from 1886 until 1915 onl, Guns Listing ID: 750273Inventory Number: FCS071322Description: SHOTGUN: J STEVENS FIREARMS MODEL 840, 22LR, BOLT, 1936Specific Details:NRA Modern Gun Condition Rating Standards: GOOD: In safe worki, 24 inch half octagon barrel. He gifted the gun to his wife who later (in 1930) gave it to Frederica Glahn. B. 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. This has been accomplished using both black and smokeless powder, and combinations there-of behind cast bullets, breach seated, or fixed ammunition. The competitor having the greatest number of center shots in the event will be ranked higher. The heart of the rifle is a .40 caliber by 30" tapered octagon barrel. 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. [2] WebBP-SCH-90-B Schuetzen Double Ball End Buttplate, wax cast brass. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. ), you should look for a bullet that is about 280 - 300 grains. Thanks to one and all! Your email address will not be published. The shooter will have to do his/her own wind doping, mirage doping, etc. Back to Top. This is the best way to reach us. It is very quiet, however, and produces little smoke or smell for indoor shooting. Lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 were the Marlin models 1881 and 1893, and the Winchester model 1894. It is best to figure on about a .284 groove diameter, but Douglas barrels vary due to being button rifled. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; 8.8 Any change in the regulations for any specific match will be announced in the program for that match and will apply only at that time. You can even use black powder, a recommended load being 9.5 grains of FFFG with 50 0r 55 grain bullet. AA 9 is a good powder. 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. 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. The factory used 14 twist barrels, and this is the preferred twist. Back to Top, .22 MAYNARD EXTRA LONG CENTER FIRE Originally created as a reloadable version of the old rimfire .22XL, this is an exceptionally cute caliber. 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. 7.9 Record shots and sighting shots: This case ends up short about .04 or so, but seems to work OK. Targets constitute the scorecards and are retained in good order until the time allowed for challenges and protests has expired. State the complaint verbally to the jury. Calibers are 38-55, 25-35 and 28-35. It dates from the 1880s, and was very popular until about 1900 when it lost out to the .32-40. For many of you, thats what youre looking for. wide, to support arm. His boat was sunk in April 1942, and he ended up spending more than two years fighting with [], https://youtu.be/NIl1XmEDdVY David Wirth is one of the founders of Arcflash Labs, a small company developing ultra-high energy pulsed power supplies, which have applications in a variety of fields but today we are talking about []. 1 would later be produced in .44 rimfire, .45-70 Government, .44 Ballard Long, & .44 Ballard Extra Long. 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. 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 Antique Maynard No. 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. 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] 7.11 In all matches targets must correlate with the type of sight being used. The original brass uses large primers, but the new Bertram cases use only small primers, which should be borne in mind when ordering a capping tool. If it strikes you as artistic but impractical or just not particularly interesting, then you should probably pass on Kelvers work. Correct Stevens buckhorn rear sight. The Ladies' Model was built on the small "Favorite" frame and was a lightweight del, #493A Stevens Model 54-44 1/2 Schuetzen Rifle, 32-40, 30" heavy part oct. W2548A DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT; 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short caliber. Both have very fine bores. 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. I have seen that only a few times over the years. Since this caliber will often shoot its best with about 12.5 grains of 4227, velocity may be close to 1600 fps. Good overall condition.AUSTIN LOCATION. The proper rifle and ammunition for that particular match must be ready and in safe firing condition. 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. Front and rear rests may not be connected to each other or to the bench. .17 HMR. 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. WebThe Ballard rifle had over 20 variants during its 29-year lifespan. For planning purposes, it is appreciated (but not necessary) if you let me know in advance if you plan to attend. For a real challenge, you could try hollow point bullets for squirrel shooting, although flat nose bullets are also very effective. 11.6 Competitors will assist in the operation of the range or will act as scorers when requested to do so by the Schuetzenmeister. Such additional shots must be fired from the same position as the record string and must be on a separate practice target. WebMARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN STYLE RIFLE CALIBER 32-40 . Original rifles were .226 or .228, so the old molds are not of much use. 8.2 In all positions the butt of the rifle must be held against or in front of the shoulder or upper arm. A lot of U.S. schuetzen matches were shot at a distance of 40 rods, almost exactly 200 meters. You may also request to have your email address added to the schuetzen mailing list. Do not try to use the special BB caps based on the long or long rifle case. 2.1 In the scope bench and scope offhand events, scopes may be changed, be variable or have changeable eyepieces. Guns International #: 101804215. 1945-2019, Conservation & Sportsman's Club of Thurmont, Maryland, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It offers considerable velocity increase over the factory load. Carrying straps or slings must be removed. Stock has an old repair at wrist, "Single shot youth rifle. Brass is available from two sources (Bertram and the people that make a similar modern case), and probably would last forever if breech seated. Failure to comply with the following procedure will automatically void the protest. 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. This caliber has very little to recommend it for target shooting, but it could be used for centerfire gallery loads if there are such matches in your area. Midway U.S.A. sells newly manufactured Winchester .32-40 cases. Here is the con. 11.1 It is the duty of each competitor to sincerely cooperate with tournament officials in the effort to conduct a safe, efficient tournament. The modern barrels are about .375 since they are made for the .375 Magnum and similar calibers. The barrel and receiver has a mostly brown receiver. Unusual action with a left removable side plate. Enjoy what you read on Forgotten Weapons? The original barrels used a 10 twist, and can handle the 220 grain bullets. An anti-cant device (spirit level) attached to the rifle is permitted. Half octagon 27" barrel with no rear barrel dovetail, owner says it is a 32-35 Maynard caliber with an excellent bore. 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. 1.9 Rifle barrels may be any length and any weight and less than 2 inches in diameter. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT Description: 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short S/N: 79456. Barrel shown is by Winchester chambered for 22LR - 27" which is octagon to round. Stocks are very good with some minor nicks and dings. .22 SHORT This was the first rimfire caliber, and was the most popular indoor gallery cartridge around the turn of the last century. Any injustice which he feels has been committed, except the evaluation of a target which he has challenged as outlined in rule 12.1. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. 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. Checkered deluxe wood is in excellent condition with most original varnish. 11.3 Competitors must report at their assigned firing point immediately upon being called. Forearm bottoms may be flat or convex, but may not be concave. 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. Original sights include a spirit level rear barrel sight and a Wittek-Vaver front sight as well as the 7-set inserts to go with it. The stocks are in very good condition. We recommend .224 barrels with 14 twist. WebCalibers available include 38-55, .40-65 Winchester, .45-70 and others. Back to Top, .25-20 WINCHESTER REPEATER The original rifles are marked .25 WCF. 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. 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. SECTION 11 - COMPETITOR'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 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. 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. Lever with block of wood grooved for each finger. 1.3 Electronic triggers are not permitted. The gun was built by Shuttleworth Stevens CPA Corporation in Dingmans Ferry, PA. 4.3 Fixed ammunition may be used, providing the components are in accord with rule 4.1 and 4.2. 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. 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. The rifle will be supported by both hand and one shoulder or upper arm and is steadied by the upper body and cheek. I am told that some of his records still stand. It is possible to shoot .38 Special loads from this chamber. The Schuetzenmeister must state the rule under which disqualification is being made. The used value of a SCHUETZEN RIFLE 2.3 Iron sights may have metal, glass, or plastic inserts. 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. Kapok, cream of wheat, cornmeal, or similar material may be used as "filler". Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. Our reamer is made by JGS to the original specs, and these have a very small base, requiring sizing right down to the rim. A. When targets are hung, it is the competitor's responsibility to hang the correct, properly marked target for the match. D. If two shooters are sharing equipment during a match or relay, additional time may be allocated if requested by one of the shooters sharing equipment. #1219A STEVENS RELIABLE #42 2ND ISSUE POCKET RIFLE, 22 RF, SN 402XX, 10 bbl., fair bore, matching skeleton stock, 70% bbl. It allows a table which permits the shooter to sit comfortably with both elbows on the surface. #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. 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. A suggested barrel is .224 with 14 twist. Using black powder without a smokeless priming charge, you will have enough fouling to impede breech seating and to cause deterioration of accuracy. Schuetzen Rifles: History and Loadings is on Amazon only as a used book at several times the cover price, so if you would like a copy, I would recommend a black powder supplier like the Buffalo Arms Company, who has if for $13.95. This email address is being protected from spambots. It is located a few miles north of Frederick MD. 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. It shall be the challenging competitor's privilege to inspect the target during or following the re-check. Copyright 2003, 2013 by Dave Thornblom and/or chuckhawks.com. In the shoulder-to-shoulder matches, the challenge must be made within two hours after the scores are posted and the targets are available, or after the competitor finishes the relay. WebW3321 WINCHESTER 1885 H.W. 12.2 It is the duty of competitors to check their scores. The following rules shall apply in all shooting under the auspices of the International Single Shot Association. Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. 2.4 Color corrective filters or vision corrective diopters may be used, but only in one of the sights, front or rear, but not both. Call Bill at RW Outdoors with any questions at 406-842-5271. WINCHESTER 1885 LO-WALL DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 Description: Gun has the heavier than standard #2 octagon barrel. Only three of these [], Iliff Richardson was a US Navy Lieutenant assigned to PT 34 during the campaign in the Philippines. WebRemington-Hepburn No. 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. 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. 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. 51 Schuetzen ~ .28-30 Stevens, BEAUTIFUL STEVENS LADIES MODEL 47 ENGRAVED RIFLE, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long, INTERESTING CASED STEVENS IDEAL NUMBER 44 TWO BARREL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, J. Stevens ~ No. Features vernier tang sight, with hooded front sight. Guns International S, ID # 8340 Make STEVENS Model 44 Configuration SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK Gauge / Caliber .25-20 Price $2,500.00 Serial #&nb. Buttstock with checkered wrist, plain forearm. SECTION 1 - RIFLE/PISTOL 26" barrel w original sights. B. The scoring crew will use the leaded edge of the bullet hole rather than plugs, etc. While this actually a semi-rimmed caliber, it seems to work fine with our rifles, and is one the most popular varmint calibers. This rifle is sold for parts, J. Stevens Marksman in 22LR with 22" barrel. C. Competitors may shoot until there are 10 shots on each target. Modern and most old brass uses large primers. Another powder often used is 4759, which seems to work best with an overpowder wad. .38-55 BALLARD This stalwart is probably the only caliber well suited for Schuetzen and black powder silhouette. 8.6 All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and are contrary to the spirit of these rules and regulations are forbidden. Best twist is 1 in 12, which can handle bullets up to about 100 grains. B. Very fine grained powders work best in this case, but 4227 can be used. Mint bore. What the .32-40 lacks in velocity and energy it more than makes up for in accuracy. It uses small primers and must be carefully formed. Engraved action with floral vines and leaves, a panel with shooter on both sides. The late Chris Westergaard, for example, won enough money to buy a large farm in Iowa. C. If the competitor is not satisfied with the jury's decision, the Schuetzenmeister will rule and his decision will be final. It came to America with German immigrants more than a century 0.172. Mfg It does not offer any improvement over a rimfire in the field, but is interesting as the smallest reloadable case. Cleaned a bunch and still shot straight. A clean little gun with the Pope style aluminum spur added to the Winchester lever. But if youre also looking for a conversion of caliber in inches to mm, the following You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 4.5 Cartridge components may be examined by Schuetzenmeister on request. No rifles will be permitted on the benches when people are down range. 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 There are target frames at 50-100-200-300 yd. Receiver has vivi, Original 26 inch full octagon barrel is marked25-20 caliber buthas been Re-chambered to 22 short. It has the removable wire stock. Butt-plate with shoulder support. Our rifles available are in most common traditional calibers, and a partial list of our reamers follows. 1.4 Stocks must be constructed of wood and of two-piece construction, where the butt stock and forearm are not joined but independent and separate. Globe front sight and folding tang sight. 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. There was a .pdf of Manns The bullets flight here, http://www.nzairgunners.com/nzairgunforum/showthread.php?t=9103. WebThis Schuetzen rifle is made for long range offhand match shooting. My murderous heroine with a heart of silver will now also meet with Carlos Gove; the best rifle shot in Denver, as her rifle instructor.

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