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A.F.W. Timner System Mauser Single Shot Vogelbuchse

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A.F.W. Timner System Mauser Single Shot Vogelbuchse
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20 bore (.61 cal), 31 1/2'' octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore showing a little subtle frosting in the grooves and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. These large bore single shot rifles were intended for the ''vogelbuchse'' shooting discipline, firing at a large wooden eagle target atop a tall pole. The barrel retains perhaps 60% original blue appearing stronger under ambient light with overall toning to a mild gray-brown patina and some scattered mild oxidation staining. The barrel retains nicely engraved Timner maker markings, address and royal purveyor markings. The action is a silvery gunmetal patina showing some scattered light dings and remnants of mild oxidation staining, the fancy spur triggerguard with a bit more noticeable old light pitting scattered about. The action is embellished with some light scrollwork and bordering, the bolt with period German proof marks. The checkered walnut halfstock remains in very fine condition showing a little older added finish showing some scattered light dings and a few thin drying cracks forming at the toe, which is a little shy of the buttplate. The checkering shows honest wear and the wood exhibits some nice subtle grain figure through the butt. Stock features a very subtle schnabel tip, Oberndorf side panels and slightly squared-off left-side cheekpiece. The arm is equipped with sling swivels and double set triggers and sighted with an adjustable tang sight with very wide aperture disc, tall square notch rear sight and bead front sight on ramp with protective wings. The tang sight assembly is a replacement and does not fit perfectly within the base and the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically. A nice example of the seldom-seen vogelbuchse rifle. (13B11108-60) {ANTIQUE} [Tom Devers Collection] (2000/3000)