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SCHUTZEN RIFLE BY SIMON HEIM.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,800.00 USD
SCHUTZEN RIFLE BY SIMON HEIM.
Cal. 8.15/46R. NSN. The 32 3/8" octagon barrel has matted top flat with broad dovetail portion at rear engraved "SIMON HEIM NURNBERG". Case hardened dropping block action with removable trigger/firing group is marked "D.R.G.M." on top. Rifle is fitted with double set triggers and original aperture rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation with large disk. Walnut buttstock with case hardened hook butt and high Schutzen cheekpiece has thumb rest on right side. Checkering at grip is accented by acanthus carving. Matching forend screws to barrel and a silver rectangle is tacked to the bottom which is engraved "Alvis Petrak" "ROTHENBACH/PEG". CONDITION: very fine. Metal retaining over 90% of what appears to be original factory finishes. Stocks have oil rubbed into their original finish over some light marks. Some chipping is evident at rear along edge of buttplate, most noticeable on right side. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically good. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection. (23-5087/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-2,800.