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German System Tanner Model 1897 Falling Block Schuetzen Rifle

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German System Tanner Model 1897 Falling Block Schuetzen Rifle
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8.15x46R, 30 3/4'' octagon barrel with swamped muzzle and a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 75% original blue appearing strong under ambient light with scattered areas toning to a deep plum-brown patina under bright light and some old oxidation. There are some nice silver band inlays at the shank and the top flat is grooved for sights. The action retains generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout the protected areas, the sides toning to a silvery case-hardened patina and the right side showing some scattered old light pitting. The top breech flat shows gun information neatly inlaid in silver and the action is embellished in full coverage with wide Germanic foliate motifs and stippled background shading, the left side with bardame and the right with gentleman in the midst of a traditional dance. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend remain in very fine condition showing a little older added varnish showing some scattered light dings and handling marks. The checkering remains mostly strong and the stock features generous left-side rams horn cheekpiece and right-side thumb rest. The rifle is equipped with sling swivels, double set triggers, fully-adjustable tang sight with wide aperture disc that appears to be of more modern quality make and a windage-adjustable protected bead-on-post front sight. The set trigger will require some mechanical attention as it sets but does not release properly, the firing trigger otherwise functional. A nice example of the quality Tanner system. (13D11108-20) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (2000/3000)