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Unmarked German Falling Block Stalking Rifle

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Unmarked German Falling Block Stalking Rifle
serial #7930, 8.15x46R, 27'' octagon barrel with a mostly bright about very good plus bore showing some light pitting ahead of the chamber, frosting in the grooves and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this May 1930 proof-dated rifle retains about 95% original blue with some areas toning to mild gray-brown patina under bright light along with some sparse freckling. The action retains about 96-97% nice original vibrant case-hardened colors also retaining some old dark brown protective lacquer particularly along the right side and the action is lightly embellished with some tasteful filigree scroll and simple borders. The sights also retain a fine mix of case-hardened colors and brilliant fire blue. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very good plus condition showing a few lengthy but thin drying cracks forming along either side of the wrist, an area of old abrasions along the right side of the buttstock and some other handling marks. The wood exhibits some attractive grain figure throughout and the stock features a partially squared-off left-side cheekpiece, fluted horn pistolgrip cap and grooved horn buttplate that is a bit proud. The rifle features sling swivels, upper tang sliding safety, double set triggers, fully-adjustable u-notch rear sight and generous bead on ramp front. (13B11108-153) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (1000/1500)