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SYSTEM AYDT SINGLE SHOT SCHUETZEN RIFLE RETAILED

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
SYSTEM AYDT SINGLE SHOT SCHUETZEN RIFLE RETAILED

BY C.A. BRECHT OF WEIMAR. NVSN (521 marked on bottom of bbl). Cal. 8.15X46R. The 33" tapered octagon bbl. has rear of top flat flared to accept rear sight. This area engraved w/ retailers name & address "C.A. Brecht, Weimar". Front sight w/ interchangeable beads has matted ramp. Bbl. mounted w/ sling loop on bottom. Bottom flat (under forearm) marked w/ cal. & proof date of 4/27. Case hardened type I Aydt action is unmarked in any way & unengraved. A diopter rear sight stamped w/ S# 68 & "D.R.G.M." is installed in integral base. Action features usual easy takedown system & removable triggers. Schuetzen style buttstock measures 13 3/8" over heavy cast iron helm type buttplate & features nicely sculpted high right hand cheekpiece, thumbrest on right side of grip & point pattern checkering. Matching, but uncheckered schnabeled forend attaches to bbl. w/ side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retaining nearly all of what appears to be its original blue. Action retaining approx. 90% original case hardening color w/ some darkening & minor flecking. Stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish that is somewhat dry. Fine bore. Mechanically good. (22-259/MGM). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.