Re: found this on gun broker
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Actually a pretty spectacular rifle going for cheap.
The style is not for everyone, but the Schuetzen rifles are incredibly accurate and have a great following. The workmanship in making these rifles (which were often fitted to owners who used some very unorthodox shooting positions) is amazing. The Swiss Martini action is first rate.
The rifles were used for Saturday competitions all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland during the 19th and early 20th century. The tradition came to America and there are still a lot of Schuetzen matches held around the country. And these guys can SHOOT!
If it doesn't bump up, I'll be bidding on this as I've always wanted a Schuetzen. Other than the fact that some clownshoes carved their name in the stock and the finish is faded, this is a primo example for about 1/4 of market price.
Cheers,
Sirhr</div></div>
<span style="font-weight: bold">+1!</span>
Many of you might not know how popular these were back in the day but they could shoot some pretty damn good circles! For those who have older longtime heros in the gun world, like I do in Ned Roberts, you might understand what these are all about. Ned Roberts, for whom the .257 Roberts is named, was a huge fan of Scheutzen rifles and matches with them. In fact he has a book on that very subject.
Edit:
Most were in 8.15x46. there were also a lot of .38-40's, .38-45's and .38-55's
