In these days, it is a simple matter to use a 14 twist Douglas .338 barrel. This week, that involved a copy of Gerald Kelvers Schuetzen Rifles: History and Loadings. The finish is worn throughout the gun. C. If the competitor is not satisfied with the jury's decision, the Schuetzenmeister will rule and his decision will be final. #1219A STEVENS RELIABLE #42 2ND ISSUE POCKET RIFLE, 22 RF, SN 402XX, 10 bbl., fair bore, matching skeleton stock, 70% bbl. Call Bill at RW Outdoors with any questions at 406-842-5271. Hopkins & Allen Rifles. However, a muzzle rest attached to the barrel is allowed provided it is no more than six inches wide, with a maximum height of 3 inches between the bottom of the barrel and the bottom of the muzzle rest. (Rule 7.2 for the bench rest matches, 7.4 for the offhand matches, and 7.1 for the rimfire matches. 4.4 22RF ammunition may be used in CF matches but may not be disassembled on the range proper, i.e., shooting bench or immediate area. 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. Back to Top. Tange is marked ""Model 1915"". Bore is excellent. The barrel weight is not critical, and neither is the length. Th, This beautiful Stevens Falling Block rifle was manufactured in Chicopee Falls Mass. Sights include a Lyman globe front and Lyman windage adjustable folding tang rear. It dates from the 1880s, and was very popular until about 1900 when it lost out to the .32-40. While cast bullets of the 224438 type can be used at low velocities, it is certainly a challenge to use them gas checked at much higher velocities if the bullets are cast from Linotype alloy or equivalent. The .32-40 WCF, Darling of the Schuetzen Game. Paterson dont spring up as Masters with out a master to train them.) Schuetze (or better: Schtze (with an Umlaut) is actually the German word for rifleman or (more common nowadays) in the sense of shooter. Excellent bore. Action works properly. For a little more velocity, you can specify the .22 Kilbourn Hornet. WebSchuetzens are heavy, 12 to 15 pounds, much of that weight in the barrel. Our rifles available are in most common traditional calibers, and a partial list of our reamers follows. Im writing a western taking place in Denver 1881. This case is only suitable for varmint rifle use, and ballistics and loadings are the same as the regular 222. A. That was written at the end of the 19th century, and Manns barrels for his experiments were made by Harry Pope the accuracy gunsmith of the time. For questions about our inventory, please write to: leroy@merzantique.com, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Overall, Id say that the book is a useful reference is you look at this fine old rifle above and see it as the epitome of sharpshooting beauty. Very small groups are possible with this cartridge, but it more wind sensitive than the bigger bores. This case works well with Varget or 4064. 1985. Copyright 2003, 2013 by Dave Thornblom and/or chuckhawks.com. The original bullet weight was 248 grains, but most Schuetzen shooters used 280 or even heavier bullets. The attachment can be no more than 1 inches front to back. The newer target single shots are using a 1 turn in 14" twist to stabilize the longer spitzer bullets. WebSchuetzen black powder is made with a blend of Alder, Hazelnut, and Maple charcoals to give the cleanest, high performance black powder. Midway U.S.A. sells newly manufactured Winchester .32-40 cases. Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks. Stocks are very good with some minor nicks and dings. Please consider, Fat Mac SSK Industries .950 JDJ Rifle, A Vet Returns to Civilian Life: Richardson Industries Slamfire Guerrilla Shotguns, The Reality of Gauss Rifles and Coil Guns w/ David Wirth of Arcflash Labs. 2. Screws good and action is tight. 3.3 Clothing such as, but not limited to, tight vests, or sweatshirts, which may provide artificial support are not in the spirit of 3.2 and are not allowed. It shall be the challenging competitor's privilege to inspect the target during or following the re-check. This caliber shoots very well indeed, and it is surprising that it is seldom used in modern made rifles. The capabilities of this case are somewhat improved over the K-Hornet, but not much better. 7.4 Offhand matches will be scored from the leaded edge of the hole. Bore is excellent with good rifling. Carrying straps or slings must be removed. 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. . 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. This case ends up short about .04 or so, but seems to work OK. They were made in the rimless cali, This is a Stevens No. Google the phrases and see what pops up, then try to contact them. 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. The rifle is in very good condition except for an old repair of the buttstock at the wrist, which was not professionally done. Id also had A.W. When pushed to such velocities, the .28 has a very distinctive crack when fired. 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. These very high quality rifles were only made from 1910-1917. Consider also the loop and spur lever, especially with a wood filler in the loop. Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. German Schuetzen Rifle 8.15X46 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel with groove top for sights, rear tang sight and notched front sight. 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. I had been astounded three greats were there and then, not realizing there were five. B. While this actually a semi-rimmed caliber, it seems to work fine with our rifles, and is one the most popular varmint calibers. 414 Armory in .22 Long Rifle. wide, to support arm. .17 HMR. Back to Top, .25-20 SINGLE SHOT Stevens called this one the 25-20, not noting the .25 WCF as a valid case. First year production Winchester 1894's were offered only in .32-40 and .38-55. Using the large primer, this brass is periodically produced by Winchester. C. Competitors may shoot until there are 10 shots on each target. 3.2 Jackets are not allowed in the offhand events. The double set trigger functions fine. Stevens No. It is a rather idyllic site in a wooded river bottom, a pleasant place to relax. 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. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Winchester considered it a replacement for the .220 Swift, although it is not as powerful as that barn burner, but it is nearly up to the .22-250. Ed Yost's First prototype rifle was a .22 rimfire caliber with a Douglas barrel. Failure to comply with the following procedure will automatically void the protest. Rimfire: A. Benchrest: 1.8 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots for both rifle and pistol. Completion of the gun was a four year project. Hard to find youth rifl, #848A STEVENS MODEL 47-44 1/2, 32-40, 30" part oct. heavy bbl., 1 3/32 at breech end, SN 70XX, matching nos., Schuetzen buttplate, PG Schuetzen stock, Stevens vernier tang sight, late Lyman globe, HARD TO FIND STEVENS 55 LADIES' MODEL, .22 LONG RIFLE, #64XXX, MADE 1897-1916, Stevens 44-1/2 By Paul Shuttleworth, CPA Corporation, Two Barrel Set, 22LR & 38-55 w/ Montana Vintage Sights, stevens NO. Barrel has "J.Stevens Arms & Tool Co." on it. It is certainly equivalent to the .25-20 SS, being about the same capacity. Guns Listing ID: 714069This rifle is in shooter condition and great example of guns from the past. 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. The best available ammunition is the Eley match made for rapid fire ISU pistol shooting. When targets are hung, it is the competitor's responsibility to hang the correct, properly marked target for the match. 2.1 In the scope bench and scope offhand events, scopes may be changed, be variable or have changeable eyepieces. It was produced in variety of calibers, but mostly .22 and similar In my book, each of three gunfighters used a different local western gunsmith. A suggested barrel is .224 with 14 twist. 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. 49 Walnut Hill 22lr 441/2 action, Pope ~ Stevens ~ Ideal Schuetzen Special No. The current Winchester case, however, is about .05 shorter than the standard 2 1/8 length. .38-55 BALLARD This stalwart is probably the only caliber well suited for Schuetzen and black powder silhouette. It allows a table which permits the shooter to sit comfortably with both elbows on the surface. .22 LONG RIFLE This has always been a very popular caliber, and we produce many barrels for this cartridge. Best twist is 1 in 12, which can handle bullets up to about 100 grains. WebThe Stutzen Rifles- Berg, Bolt, Feuer, Ischler and Pirsch Vogelbchsen About the Makers 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. 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. This gun features unusual XXX deluxe wood with no checkering. 3.4 In foul weather, jackets may be worn at the Schuetzenmeister's discretion. A. ; 32-40, 30, 25-20, 30, both 1/2 oct., Stevens veneer tang sight, aperture globe front. A. 8.6 All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and are contrary to the spirit of these rules and regulations are forbidden. The barrel is fitted with a false muzzle, and guide starter to provide best accuracy with a tightly fitted lead bullet. It offers considerable velocity increase over the factory load. Back to Top, .225 WINCHESTER A very fine and powerful varmint caliber which is the same as the Improved Zipper. A. 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. The target rifles of that time came with a false Muzzle which was a seperate piece of barrel that fitted over the muzzle and allowed the bullet to be started into the rifling and seated, without damaging the actual muzzle. Guns International S, ID # 8340 Make STEVENS Model 44 Configuration SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK Gauge / Caliber .25-20 Price $2,500.00 Serial #&nb. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. All of our chambering is done with match grade reamers, even squirrel rifles. #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. Back to Top, .222 REMINGTON RIMMED The brass is available only from Bertram distributors, and is identical with the regular 222 Remington except for having a rim for extraction. The rifle will be supported by both hand and one shoulder or upper arm and is steadied by the upper body and cheek. Unusual action with a left removable side plate. He gifted the gun to his wife who later (in 1930) gave it to Frederica Glahn. 1 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. with a BSA 6-24 scope Beautiful looking stock. 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. The smallest group measured will be determined to be the winner. Velocities can be higher than the 1350 fps favored by the .32-40, so try a little heat. 2 Early Gun Makers & their Tools Vintage Gun Making Machinery The Guild System Austrian Gunmakers Miscellanious Advertisements for Austrian Makers German Gunmaking Centers The range has a paved and covered firing point with 14 shooting benches. SECTION 1 - RIFLE/PISTOL .33 bullets should be 20 grains heavier than .32s, and another grain of powder can be used. 1.2 Bolt action rifles/pistols are not permitted in the matches, even though they may be single shots. Excellent bore. Stock has an old repair at wrist, "Single shot youth rifle. 10.4 Since the firing line must be under the supervision of competent personnel at all times, the Schuetzenmeister or his assistants are permitted to fire in the matches only when temporarily relieved of their duties by other competent personnel. Back to Top, .357 MAXIMUM This pistol cartridge is sometimes made into Schuetzen rifles. Stevens often rebored and rebarrelled rifles to this caliber. It features a Jim Goodoien match grade .38 caliber 1-1/8" at breech, tapered octagon-to-round barrel. Made for repeating rifles as well as single shots, it is about the only centerfire Schuetzen case in regular production. 50% of the original blueing remains. 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. "Single shot rifle. Top quality ammo is a necessity in tough competition, no matter what you read in the gun magazines, so you must resign yourself to spending about 15 cents a shot if you are serious. document.getElementById('cloak724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a').innerHTML = ''; Mfg This bullet should have no taper (.376 diameter), and a round or Snover nose seems to give the best flow through the air. You can buy .32-40 cases from a number of suppliers at present, but the supply is probably limited. Lever locks back positively and slop / looseness in the a, Guns Listing ID: 695962Here is a rare Stevens Single Shot in 22 lr. The newer target single shots are using a 1 turn in 14" twist to stabilize the longer spitzer bullets. I have seen that "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). You can contact me, RG "Chris" Christensen, at 301-926-2650 or (preferred) Interoffice Memorandum Of Law, Articles S