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German System Stahl Schuetzen Rifle Retailed by Bennewitz

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German System Stahl Schuetzen Rifle Retailed by Bennewitz
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serial #5371, 8.15x46R, 30'' fluted octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little subtle frosting and strong three-groove rifling. The barrel retains about 80% original blue with scattered edge wear, toning to gray-brown patina under bright light and mild oxidation staining. The barrel is grooved for rear sights and shows Otto Bennewitz Kaiserslautern retailer marking. The action has mostly toned to a pleasant silvery case-hardened patina showing some scattered light oxidation staining and speckling with otherwise good smoky case-hardened colors lurking about the protected areas. The action is embellished in full coverage with wide Germanic foliate motifs, fine line background shading and foliate borders. The left side scene shows a renaissance rifleman and cupid holding target while the right shows a 19th century rifleman stalking a chamois. The underside of the action shows System Stahl marking and serial number inlaid in silver. The checkered walnut stock and forend remain in about very good plus condition showing some overall dings and handling marks from honest use. The tall left-side cheekpiece appears to have been very neatly grafted on during the period of use and there is a thumb rest on the right side. There is an un-embellished German silver riband set along the right side of the butt and the stocks feature very nice foliate carving and the left side shows a lovely schuetzenliesl with foliate dress integrated into the surrounding motifs. The rifle is equipped with sling swivels and the buttplate has been modified during the period of use, the lower spur shortened. The rifle is equipped with a fully-adjustable tang sight with wide aperture disc. The front sight ramp can accommodate swappable inserts though none are present. The action with double set triggers seems to function well mechanically. A nicely embellished Stahl Martini schuetzen rifle. (13D11108-32) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (2500/4000)