The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. Back to Top, .22 WINCHESTER RIMFIRE MAGNUM This is an interesting sporting caliber, offering more power than the Long Rifle with very acceptable accuracy. B. This caliber shoots very well indeed, and it is surprising that it is seldom used in modern made rifles. 26" heavy barrel with a Lyman Aperture sight. Bore is excellent, Stock has minor handling wear. For black powder, the .38-55 is less affected than the .32-40. Category. Th, This beautiful Stevens Falling Block rifle was manufactured in Chicopee Falls Mass. 7.5 In matches fired for score, the competitor having the highest numerical total will be declared the winner. It is said that in a good rifle the .32-40 can hold its own with modern day match cartridges out to 300 yards. 6. We have barrels for this caliber made by Badger, Douglas and Shilen. In its heyday, some of the finest single shot target rifles of that era were chambered for the .32-40. Click on the list items or scroll down for additional information about these calibers. Lever locks back positively and slop / looseness in the a, Guns Listing ID: 695962Here is a rare Stevens Single Shot in 22 lr. In these days, it is a simple matter to use a 14 twist Douglas .338 barrel. Most all original barrel blue remains as well as on the receiver. It is a rather idyllic site in a wooded river bottom, a pleasant place to relax. Barrel is cast steel, bore is good with a minor pit in the chamber ahead of the breech plug. Though if youre in a country with very restrictive gun laws, Schuetzen could be a great way to hone your marksmanship with fewer Imperial entanglements. German Schuetzen Rifle 8.15X46 caliber, 30" octagonal barrel with groove top for sights, rear tang sight and notched front sight. The .32-40 WCF, Darling of the Schuetzen Game. W2548A DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT; 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short caliber. The gun still shoots. Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. It has considerable potential with Accurate Arms #9 powder, and can handle bullets to about 210 grains in a 15 twist barrel. For a little more velocity, you can specify the .22 Kilbourn Hornet. Receiver has most of it's case colors. Antique Rifles - Single Shot. Failure to check scores or call attention to any errors within the time limit forfeits the right to challenge. Sure, it may be a little wind sensitive, but the Schuetzen boys are using heavy cast spitzer bullets to good effect, and are experts at doping the wind. "SN: None. P.A. No competitor will score his own targets. The original competitions were fired off-hand (standing position) only, but many are interested to shoot from bench-rest, so the gamut of events ranges from offhand to bench-rest for group and bench-rest for score. A. The chief governing body of the game is the American Single Shot Rifle Association, which comprises not only shooters, but also collectors of the fine old rifles. I have seen that only a few times over the years. You can even use black powder, a recommended load being 9.5 grains of FFFG with 50 0r 55 grain bullet. So folks can get in a LOT of shooting during the 3 days of a match. 4.1 Bullets must be lead or lead alloy with no metallic gas checks, metallic jackets, metallic plating, or half-jackets. The falling block action has an "S" sh, Stevens 52 three-barrel set. The capabilities of this case are somewhat improved over the K-Hornet, but not much better. Anyway the gun may have been converted to .22LR simply because the ammo was completely obsolete. The barrel and receiver has a mostly brown receiver. Shipping included; California sales additional $25 for paperwork f, Half octagon barrels measure 24 inches. Bore has strong rifling with minor pitting. Rifle is used in very good condition with a very good bore. When targets are hung, it is the competitor's responsibility to hang the correct, properly marked target for the match. It features a Jim Goodoien match grade .38 caliber 1-1/8" at breech, tapered octagon-to-round barrel. Top quality ammo is a necessity in tough competition, no matter what you read in the gun magazines, so you must resign yourself to spending about 15 cents a shot if you are serious. WebMaynard Schuetzen Target Rifle 32-35 Maynard Caliber. Features vernier tang sight, with hooded front sight. Stocks are very good with some minor nicks and dings. Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle. Seated this way in the taper throated chamber, the bullet will have rifling marks its full length except for the base band. The stuck bullet is sown on the very right, it measures 5.52mm in diameter (before shooting it was 5.7mm) Next I tried a CCI .22 CB long (also 710 FPS), which also The .32-40 was his favorite match cartridge, and he could have chambered his personal rifle for any cartridge he wished. If the number of shooters in relay are 75 or less (or the number of shooters is less than or equal to the firing positions available) flights may be assigned after the match is fired, based on the scores fired during the match, if flight standings are not available prior to firing the match. 10.2 Instructions from the Schuetzenmeister for the operations of the match will be complied with by all persons on the range. State the complaint verbally to the jury. It was commonly accepted at the time (and was, in fact, true) that when using black powder, loading a bullet from the muzzle would give better accuracy than loading from the breech, so the common practice among serious shooters was to seat the bullet from the muzzle and then load a cartridge case with powder charge from the breech. 2.2 Aim point or electronic type sight sights are not permitted. Some shooters use BB or CB cap ammo, but this is generally not very accurate. The stocks are in very good condition. Receiver has vivi, Original 26 inch full octagon barrel is marked25-20 caliber buthas been Re-chambered to 22 short. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; It discusses many of the techniques of the time, and looks at the factors affecting accuracy. 44 rifle in .22 Short. First year production Winchester 1894's were offered only in .32-40 and .38-55. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. 1 and Mossberg SSi are also allowed. Screws good and action is tight. This bullet should have no taper (.376 diameter), and a round or Snover nose seems to give the best flow through the air. A clean little gun with the Pope style aluminum spur added to the Winchester lever. Its fairly dry reading, but information-dense. This is a very nice case, one of the best .25s, and the brass is cheap and current. At any rate, after a dozen or so pages about the history of the style and matches, Kelver gets into the meat of his content, which are the American-made Schuetzen style rifles. 51 Schuetzen ~ .28-30 Stevens, BEAUTIFUL STEVENS LADIES MODEL 47 ENGRAVED RIFLE, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long, INTERESTING CASED STEVENS IDEAL NUMBER 44 TWO BARREL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, J. Stevens ~ No. This long case must be annealed and full length sized when bought from Bertram, as their brass is really basic. Time will not be allowed for rifle repairs, sight adjustment or searching for equipment after relay time has started. WebThe lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. If there are restrictive local laws on the use of centerfire calibers for such things as varmint shooting, this cartridge is the way to go. Thank you for the pertinent information of the names of the famous western gunsmiths. While this actually a semi-rimmed caliber, it seems to work fine with our rifles, and is one the most popular varmint calibers. B. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. 1.6 Maximum forearm width is 3 inches. 0.172. For many of you, thats what youre looking for. Our reamer is made by JGS to the original specs, and these have a very small base, requiring sizing right down to the rim. C. If the competitor is not satisfied with the jury's decision, the Schuetzenmeister will rule and his decision will be final. JD Jones .950 JDJ cartridge is a generally described as the largest sporting rifle cartridge ever produced, producing more energy than even the 4-bore cartridges that match it in bore diameter. Winchester considered it a replacement for the .220 Swift, although it is not as powerful as that barn burner, but it is nearly up to the .22-250. But if youre also looking for a conversion of caliber in inches to mm, the following So-called "schuetzen shooting" began in the US in the late 19th Century, having been introduced by German immigrants. The .28-30 Caliber is considered the first 7 mm centerfire rifle cartridge. All shots found on a competitor's target will be considered record shots unless they can be established as crossfires. It does not offer any improvement over a rimfire in the field, but is interesting as the smallest reloadable case. Back to Top, .222 REMINGTON RIMMED The brass is available only from Bertram distributors, and is identical with the regular 222 Remington except for having a rim for extraction. blue thinning,, 99% nickel on frame & skeleton stock, case, #1215A STEVENS SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 45-44 1/2, 32-40, 28 half oct. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. The extra speed is about 150 foot seconds, so do not expect to be shooting a .225 Winchester. Targets constitute the scorecards and are retained in good order until the time allowed for challenges and protests has expired. Globe front sight and folding tang sight. Very good plus overall condition. HOPKINS AND ALLEN FANCY "NEW MODEL SCHUETZEN TARGET RIFLE" IN CORRECT .25-20 SS CALIBER, #03XX. Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw He has chapters on the Stevens, Remington, Ballard, Maynard, Sharps, Whitney, Peabody-Martini, and Winchester offerings, covering their styles, designations, calibers, barrel lengths, and prices. Offhand: 1.8 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. STEVENS IDEAL REMOVEABLE SIDE PLATE MODEL IN 32-35 STEVENS, MADE 1893-94, 28 PART ROUND PART OCTAGON BARREL, NICE BORE WITH JUST A LITTLE SCATTERED LIGHT PITTING, BARREL FINISH TURNING BROWN WI, shoots and works fine vg bore 90% original blue has normal stress cracks in the stock see pictures seem like, "Single shot rifle manufactured in the 1880's. 1.3 Electronic triggers are not permitted. In stock. 8.5 Sandbags must contain a nonmetallic substance and the use of Velcro or other attachments between the bag and the bench is prohibited. 1.9 Rifle barrels may be any length and any weight and less than 2 inches in diameter. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT Description: 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short Kelver recalls a particular target shot by one C. W. Rowland of Colorado in 1901, who put 10 shots into 0.725 inches at 200 yards (benchrested). bbl., matching nos., engraved Stevens frame with elk on left side & a mountain lion on right with scroll engrav Click for more info Seller: Jim Goergen Area Code: 507 Appoint a jury of 3 members, who will assist him in the match operation as required. There is a German Rifle Society and are Schuetzen rifle groups out there as well. It was one of the popular shooting sports, and occupied much the same niche as golf does nowadays. Next largest group will be scored second place, etc. Paterson dont spring up as Masters with out a master to train them.) Peterson (only as a mention) again not realizing John P. Lower was his Master. WebBP-SCH-90-B Schuetzen Double Ball End Buttplate, wax cast brass. >, if you have any further questions. WINCHESTER 1885 LO-WALL DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 Description: Gun has the heavier than standard #2 octagon barrel. It allows a table which permits the shooter to sit comfortably with both elbows on the surface. Excellent bore. Color case-hardened, An antique Stevens model 45 in caliber 3240,has a great bore and is excellent mechanical condition.This is a model forty four action with a half round half octagon barrel of twenty eight inches and a. Thumb-hole to prevent thumb from being strained away from fingers. Engraved action with floral vines and leaves, a panel with shooter on both sides. All competitors will be ranked in order in the match according to group size. The barrel weight is not critical, and neither is the length. Originally made from the overbore .25-25 Stevens, the .25-21 was more successful and more common. The Schuetzenmeister must state the rule under which disqualification is being made. The smallest group measured will be determined to be the winner. C. 22RF, when used in CF events, are subject to the CF rules and conditions. All die manufacturers still offer .32-40 dies, so the cartridge is not as dead as some writers would have us believe. It uses small primers and must be carefully formed. If not satisfied with their decision then: B. Excellent bore. There is no real advantage to using the long rifle caliber even today for 50 or 75 foot shooting,; and when loaded with black powder, the short fouled the bore less and produced less noxious smoke in poorly ventilated gallery ranges. Back to Top. I had been astounded three greats were there and then, not realizing there were five. Original barrels have larger groove diameters of .378 to as much as .383, so be sure to slug the bores. This is my preferred way of disseminating Results Bulletins and other pertinent communications. The lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. Your email address will not be published. This case is made from the .357 Maximum or Magnum case, but in addition to hard, full-length sizing can also require lathe turning the brass at the base. It offers considerable velocity increase over the factory load. All rights reserved. We do not recommend the use of stainless steel barrels, as they cannot be blued, foul more, and have a shorter accuracy life. #1219A STEVENS RELIABLE #42 2ND ISSUE POCKET RIFLE, 22 RF, SN 402XX, 10 bbl., fair bore, matching skeleton stock, 70% bbl. 4.2 Wads may be card (paper), felt, cork, wax, graphite, plastic, or similar material. There is also a $1 fee for each target, with all the fees above cost of the targets returned as prize money. It was originally made to enable shooters to get a new barrel by just rerifling a worn out or damaged barrel, but there were a number of barrels originally made in this caliber, especially as Stevens-Popes. D. Targets may not be removed until the challenge period has ended. 50% of the original blueing remains. 4.4 22RF ammunition may be used in CF matches but may not be disassembled on the range proper, i.e., shooting bench or immediate area. Bore still has visible rifling and remains bright. Some restruck full length cases are available, and these are the ones that should be used. If no brass is available, then the .32 Special case can be used. A single shot rifle/pistol is defined as a breech loading cartridge rifle/pistol without a magazine or provision for additional cartridges in which the action must be operated, and a cartridge or shell must be inserted manually for each shot. SECTION 1 - RIFLE/PISTOL MARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN STYLE RIFLE CALIBER 32-40 Description: Original 30 inch half octagon barrel with a good bore that would benefit from File a formal protest in writing stating all the facts in the case to the Schuetzenmeister. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Good overall condition.AUSTIN LOCATION. Reinhard 1876 .38 caliber bore, 33" twist, 7 grooves, .018" groove depth, 9# w/lollipop sight and hooded wire and bead front sight. Accuracy is not a problem, except for the cost of the best ammunition. It dates from the 1880s, and was very popular until about 1900 when it lost out to the .32-40. 2 Early Gun Makers & their Tools Vintage Gun Making Machinery The Guild System Austrian Gunmakers Miscellanious Advertisements for Austrian Makers German Gunmaking Centers When a competitor feels that a target fired on by himself or by another competitor has been improperly evaluated or scored, he may challenge the scoring. 2.3 Iron sights may have metal, glass, or plastic inserts. The factory used 14 twist barrels, and this is the preferred twist. 2.5 Iron sights may be used in all championship events. Our reamer is a special match grade which minimizes bullet jump. I have seen that For planning purposes, it is appreciated (but not necessary) if you let me know in advance if you plan to attend. Made fr, *Price Reduced* One of the more unusual rifles in the Stevens line and their only center fire repeater. It is very possible that some of the new powders, such as Accurate Arms #9, will work well in this case. 8.2 In all positions the butt of the rifle must be held against or in front of the shoulder or upper arm. 5.1 Black or smokeless powder or any safe combination of powders may be used. 10.1 The Schuetzenmeister is responsible for the efficient and safe conduct of all matches, operations of the range, scoring of the targets, and for the general safety and proper discipline of all operating personnel competitors and spectators. WebA SCHUETZEN RIFLE rifle is currently worth an average price of $1,032.73 used . You may also request to have your email address added to the schuetzen mailing list. Schuetze (or better: Schtze (with an Umlaut) is actually the German word for rifleman or (more common nowadays) in the sense of shooter. I wouldnt call these chapters comprehensive by any means, but they will be of some use to the shooter looking to improve their processes for making components or vintage cartridges. Enjoy what you read on Forgotten Weapons? DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT. Selling as used in very good condition. A number of powders give good results, and the traditional load of about 13.5 grains of 4227 is a good place to start. WebSchuetzen Half Stock Percussion Rifle Kit: 189-11-P $810.00. D. When using a target with an edge border line, a bullet hole touching the border line will be counted as a record shot for both bench and offhand matches. Since it uses pistol barrel dimensions, you can find lots of light bullets of different shapes for it, and heavier bullets can be cast from custom molds. Sighting or fouling shots will be permitted if firing has been interrupted for an appreciable length of time. Back to Top, .22 WCF (OR HORNET) This caliber is a very fine one for field use, as a low velocity lead bullet load or jacketed load at about 2500 foot seconds. 4. bbl., matching nos., engraved Stevens frame with elk on left side & a mountain lion on right with scroll engrav, This is a beautiful personal gun from a private collection. WebThe Ballard rifle had over 20 variants during its 29-year lifespan. Receiver and butt plate have most of their original nickel plating with flaking. Center shots, for the purpose of breaking tied scores, are defined as though shots which score 25 or the highest value on the target. Bore still has visible rifling and remains bright. A popular option is a .22LR barrel for use in practice or for indoor matches. Bore is excellent. No claims are made as to suitability, and accuracy results are mixed. WebWeighing in at 9.2 pounds the rifle has a trigger reach of 13-1/4" making it well suited for today's average size shooter. It is very quiet, however, and produces little smoke or smell for indoor shooting. Fluer-de-lis style c, Stevens "Favorite" Model 1915 in .32 Long. 26" barrel w original sights. 26 inch number 2 barrel. Visitors are welcome, and can come just to watch or even often borrow a gun to shoot a few shots. 2023 Forgotten Weapons.Site developed by Cardinal Acres Web Development. Back to Top, .22 MAYNARD EXTRA LONG CENTER FIRE Originally created as a reloadable version of the old rimfire .22XL, this is an exceptionally cute caliber. The original brass uses large primers, but the new Bertram cases use only small primers, which should be borne in mind when ordering a capping tool. Schuetzen Rifles: History and Loadings is on Amazon only as a used book at several times the cover price, so if you would like a copy, I would recommend a black powder supplier like the Buffalo Arms Company, who has if for $13.95. For top accuracy in the new Schuetzen rifles, spitzer shaped 196 to 204 grain cast bullets, tapered especially for breach seating, are used with 13 to 14 grains of H4227 and Federal 150 LP primers. Such a challenge must be made within the challenge period. Checkered deluxe wood is in excellent condition with most original varnish. For a real challenge, you could try hollow point bullets for squirrel shooting, although flat nose bullets are also very effective. Lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 were the Marlin models 1881 and 1893, and the Winchester model 1894. The .32-40 was actually a Ballard development; the WCF tag came later. A. .22 LONG RIFLE This has always been a very popular caliber, and we produce many barrels for this cartridge. 3.1 No gloves except at the Schuetzenmeister's approval. Manns The Bullets Flight on archive .org. High-quality Schuetzen rifles can be extremely accurate, capable of bbl., engraved and inlayed with gold, factory engraved scroll pattern with large letter B inlayed in gold on left side of frame, J. Stevens Model 70, chambered in 22 Short, Long, Long Rifle with 22" barrel. He gifted the gun to his wife who later (in 1930) gave it to Frederica Glahn. Store Hou. Functions perfectly. A tedious process, but one which could give results that would still raise eyebrows to this day. This case is only suitable for varmint rifle use, and ballistics and loadings are the same as the regular 222. If you plan to do silhouette shooting, you will want a heavier bullet, 300-320 grains. The heart of the rifle is a .40 caliber by 30" tapered octagon barrel. 7.3 Several techniques exist to determine the score of a shot close to a higher scoring ring. It came to America with German immigrants more than a century 8.1 The positions authorized for use shall be stated in the program, under the conditions of the match and shall be in accordance with the definitions of positions prescribed in this section. The original bullet weight was 248 grains, but most Schuetzen shooters used 280 or even heavier bullets. WebSchuetzens are heavy, 12 to 15 pounds, much of that weight in the barrel. The target rifles of that time came with a false Muzzle which was a seperate piece of barrel that fitted over the muzzle and allowed the bullet to be started into the rifling and seated, without damaging the actual muzzle. Front sights are from MVA. A. "Single shot rifle. Kapok, cream of wheat, cornmeal, or similar material may be used as "filler". Made for repeating rifles as well as single shots, it is about the only centerfire Schuetzen case in regular production. 2.6 Tube sights may be used in iron sight matches. Groups not having the required number of shots will be disqualified, except as stated in 7.8. For those who havent heard the term before, Schuetzen was (is) basically the late 19th-century equivalent of todays Free Rifle competition. A lot of U.S. schuetzen matches were shot at a distance of 40 rods, almost exactly 200 meters. As a practical matter, we have not noted any great advantages for one make of top grade barrel over another. document.getElementById('cloak724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a').innerHTML = ''; The down range performance at 500 meters is really quite good with very heavy bullets. Failure to comply with the following procedure will automatically void the protest. Back to Top, .33-40 Sometimes called the .33-47, this caliber is merely the .32-40 with .338 groove rifling. S/N: 79456. I would be remiss if did not mention the fascinating history that accomp, Originally owned and engraved by George Jacob Glahn. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. We suggest .224 barrels with 14 twist, unless you want to use 69 or 80 grain bullets which require a faster twist of 12 or 8 respectively. 3.3 Clothing such as, but not limited to, tight vests, or sweatshirts, which may provide artificial support are not in the spirit of 3.2 and are not allowed. 11.3 Competitors must report at their assigned firing point immediately upon being called. The normal weight used in the past was 130-135 grains, and this is certainly a good place to start. It is said that if the Sharps rifle cartridges were for the long range hunter the Stevens cartridges were for every man! We recommend .224 barrels with 14 twist. The conditions under which another has been permitted to fire. Bore is approximately .36 caliber. 7.6 Decision on ties: in the event of numerical ties, such ties will be decided by the following method, used in sequence until the competitor's rank may be determined. Mfg Both of these, and other powders, must be adjusted to give the best result in a range of temperatures so that charges need not be adjusted. Shooting this cartridge at 200 yards is becoming more popular, for in fact it is not a whole lot more wind sensitive than common Schuetzen calibers. WebKnown as Schuetzen rifles, these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers". Stock has an old repair at wrist, "Single shot youth rifle. This brought the .32-40 to within 200 to 300 fps of the early .32 Winchester Special loading. Back to Top, .22 LOVELL 2R This old time varmint cartridge was developed in the 1930s by simply necking down the .25-20 Single Shot to .22 caliber, and blowing out the case somewhat. 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Is essential steel, bore is excellent, Stock has an `` S '' sh, Stevens Favorite... With some minor nicks and dings or similar material may be used in all positions butt. Was more successful and more common popular until about 1900 when it lost out to 300 fps of targets... Cb cap ammo, but most Schuetzen shooters used 280 or even often borrow a gun to wife! In order in the barrel weight is not as dead as some writers would have us.... Period from the overbore.25-25 Stevens, the.38-55 is less affected than the.32-40 with.338 rifling! To comply with the Pope style aluminum spur added to the.32-40 buthas been to! Scorecards and are Schuetzen rifle groups out there as well as single shots it... My preferred way of disseminating results Bulletins and other pertinent communications a slow twist for a little more,. Their only center fire repeater wood is in excellent condition with a 30 inch #! Deep lands and grooves with a minor pit in the past was 130-135 grains, is... We produce many barrels for this caliber made by Badger, Douglas and Shilen suited today... Have not noted any great advantages for one make of top grade barrel over another is difficult.
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