Driving directions are found elsewhere on this web-site. The barrels that we use are Douglas 7mm in 12 and 14 twist. Please consider, Fat Mac SSK Industries .950 JDJ Rifle, A Vet Returns to Civilian Life: Richardson Industries Slamfire Guerrilla Shotguns, The Reality of Gauss Rifles and Coil Guns w/ David Wirth of Arcflash Labs. Date rules adopted by membership August 1997 Lever locks back positively and slop / looseness in the a, Guns Listing ID: 695962Here is a rare Stevens Single Shot in 22 lr. Using the large primer, this brass is periodically produced by Winchester. There was a .pdf of Manns The bullets flight here, http://www.nzairgunners.com/nzairgunforum/showthread.php?t=9103. WebThe "Schuetzen" lever is, I assume the 3-finger lever and is a good option. Ive just tried to go there and their database seems to be down at the moment. by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. 7.5 In matches fired for score, the competitor having the highest numerical total will be declared the winner. The capabilities of this case are somewhat improved over the K-Hornet, but not much better. "Stevens Tip Up Rifle .22 Caliber (AL5689), STEVENS IDEAL REMOVEABLE SIDE PLATE MODEL IN 32-35 STEVENS, "Stevens 14 1/2 Little Scout 22LR (R29706). Many bench rest and Schuetzen records have been set with the .32-40. When targets are hung, it is the competitor's responsibility to hang the correct, properly marked target for the match. 2.2 Aim point or electronic type sight sights are not permitted. Bore still has visible rifling and remains bright. Reinhard 1876 .38 caliber bore, 33" twist, 7 grooves, .018" groove depth, 9# w/lollipop sight and hooded wire and bead front sight. It is said that if the Sharps rifle cartridges were for the long range hunter the Stevens cartridges were for every man! The normal load uses Accurate Arms #9 powder, and you may find that the load must be tailored to the weather. This is probably the most popular caliber for the folks that like to shoot the .25s. However, a nose-pour mold would be perfect for semi-wadcutter and other flat-point designs. Blinder. D. If two shooters are sharing equipment during a match or relay, additional time may be allocated if requested by one of the shooters sharing equipment. We cannot chamber for rimless cartridges since the Stevens 44 1/2 extractor needs a rim to function properly. However, a muzzle rest attached to the barrel is allowed provided it is no more than six inches wide, with a maximum height of 3 inches between the bottom of the barrel and the bottom of the muzzle rest. The rifles spanned the transition from black powder to smokeless, and many of the very successful shooters had grown up accustomed to muzzle loading weapons, which would influence their thinking. 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. Completion of the gun was a four year project. "Single shot rifle. STEVENS 15A 22 BOLT ACTION SINGLE SHOT. Look for a tapered bullet, from about .368 to .376, and a flat nose will give you the best hole in your target. .17 HMR. A popular option is a .22LR barrel for use in practice or for indoor matches. Beautiful wood without blemis. I seem to remember finding a scan of F.W. 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. WebCalibers .17 CCM .17 WSM .22 Short .22 Long Rifle .22 Hornet .22 K-Hornet .22-10 Maynard XLCF .22 WCF (.22-13-45) .22 Winchester Rimfire Magnum .222 Remington It is very quiet, however, and produces little smoke or smell for indoor shooting. I had been astounded three greats were there and then, not realizing there were five. What the .32-40 lacks in velocity and energy it more than makes up for in accuracy. Back to Top, .32-40 This is the most famous of the old time Schuetzen calibers, and remains a very accurate caliber to this day. 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. For questions about our inventory, please write to: leroy@merzantique.com, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. If no scores are on record the shooter will be added to the existing shooters in A flight. I had George Schoyen in it, but had not realized Carlos Gove was his Master. Guns Listing ID: 620660NO BOX, See photos for details. Schuetzen rifles are typically highly accurate due to their precise design and craftsmanship, though this can vary depending on the specific model and the skill of the user. 3 days. The original guns had mostly 18 twist, but modern shooters prefer 15 or 16 twist barrels to handle heavy bullets over 300 grains. This case ends up short about .04 or so, but seems to work OK. No claims are made as to suitability, and accuracy results are mixed. Bore has strong rifling with frosting. 1 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. Our barrels are marked only with twist, make, serial number and date, as there is no reason to list the groove diameter. Excellent bore. The smallest group measured will be determined to be the winner. Another powder often used is 4759, which seems to work best with an overpowder wad. A 32-40, 28 inch, 1:14 In my ongoing effort to broaden my firearms horizons, I have been reading up on subjects I have little knowledge of. Sharp gun! This brought the .32-40 to within 200 to 300 fps of the early .32 Winchester Special loading. Estimated Price: $ 30,000 - $ 50,000 Price Realized: Details Exceptional, Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: Walker Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 long Barrel: 30 inch octagon Finish: blue/casehardened Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 4649 Item A. B. There is no good reason to spend extra for a barrel longer than 28. The barrel is fitted with a false muzzle, and guide starter to provide best accuracy with a tightly fitted lead bullet. It was produced in variety of calibers, but mostly .22 and similar 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. You may also request to have your email address added to the schuetzen mailing list. bbl., complete with false muzzle, engraved with animal scene on left side of receiver & vines on right, original vernier tan. 8.8 Any change in the regulations for any specific match will be announced in the program for that match and will apply only at that time. Finally, Kelver concludes with a couple chapters on vintage telescopic sights of the era and information for modern shooters on bullet casting and paper patching. Our rifles are taper throated from .322 to .314 in about 7/8 length, and a matching bullet can be easily seated perfectly and without distortion. He did this with a Pope-Ballard rifle in .32/40 caliber, muzzle-loading his (200 grain) bullets and firing with FG black powder. The shooter will have to do his/her own wind doping, mirage doping, etc. Carrying straps or slings must be removed. WebKnown as Schuetzen rifles, these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers". Good overall condition. 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. Guns Listing ID: 715579This rifle is in fair to good condition showing dings and scratches on the stock and some bluing wear and light rust spots on the barrel. Many of the shoots offered large prizes, so there were many "pro" shooters. Web#493A Stevens Model 54-44 1/2 Schuetzen Rifle, 32-40, 30" heavy part oct. Calibers are 38-55, 25-35 and 28-35. WebIt was produced in most popular calibers from .22 rimfire through various .50 calibers and was even offered as a 20-gauge shotgun. . 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. The gun still shoots. WebThere are events for both 22RF and classic CF schuetzen-type rifles, using either iron sights or telescopic sights. Bullets are usually breechseated .06 ahead of he case, which puts the bullet completely into the rifling. Hard to find youth rifl, #848A STEVENS MODEL 47-44 1/2, 32-40, 30" part oct. heavy bbl., 1 3/32 at breech end, SN 70XX, matching nos., Schuetzen buttplate, PG Schuetzen stock, Stevens vernier tang sight, late Lyman globe, HARD TO FIND STEVENS 55 LADIES' MODEL, .22 LONG RIFLE, #64XXX, MADE 1897-1916, Stevens 44-1/2 By Paul Shuttleworth, CPA Corporation, Two Barrel Set, 22LR & 38-55 w/ Montana Vintage Sights, stevens NO. Stevens 44 1/2, falling block 22 LR, Shutzen single shot. 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. Gun has actual original finish left on wood with original blue with nice case coloring remaining. Offhand: 1.8 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. The .32-40 was actually a Ballard development; the WCF tag came later. Receiver has vivi, Original 26 inch full octagon barrel is marked25-20 caliber buthas been Re-chambered to 22 short. Thanks to one and all! Thumb-hole to prevent thumb from being strained away from fingers. Guns International S, ID # 8340
Make STEVENS
Model 44
Configuration SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK
Gauge / Caliber .25-20
Price $2,500.00
Serial #&nb. WebBP-SCH-90-B Schuetzen Double Ball End Buttplate, wax cast brass. In working order. Entry fees are $20/day or $50/3days, and include lunch and beverages. In addition to the regular targets, some novelty targets are popular. WebModel of Schuetzen Rifle1. Antique Maynard No. 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). The competitor having the highest score on target number five will be ranked higher. In our rifles and factory Stevens, seating can be done most effectively and rapidly with a plugged case, making a mechanical seater both unnecessary and undesirable. A sandbag may be used under the toe of the butt stock and under the barrel or forearm of the rifle. In my book, each of three gunfighters used a different local western gunsmith. Best twist is 1 in 12, which can handle bullets up to about 100 grains. It is easy to tell if an original Stevens-Pope barrel has been rerifled by Stevens, as the marking on the underside of the barrel is changed. W2548A DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT; 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short caliber. Casting top quality bullets in .25 caliber is more difficult as well, and a good mold is essential. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. Gun has actual original finish left on wood with original blue with nice case coloring remaining. Center shots, for the purpose of breaking tied scores, are defined as though shots which score 25 or the highest value on the target. Ed Yost's second prototype rifle was a .32-40 caliber Bore is approximately .36 caliber. Bluing has some light wear, STEVENS IDEAL 44 22LR 24 ROUND OCTAGON BARREL, 97% BARREL, 98% NICE RE CASE COLORED RECEIVER, NICE WOOD WITH THE BUTT CHECKERED, FAIR BORE WITH SOME PITTING, Stevens No 414 Armory in .22 Long Rifle. WebGunsInternational.com is the #1 Gun Classified website that brings gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together through classifed advertising of guns, gun related items and The shooting is not squadded, i.e, you can put up any target(s) on any relay and shoot whatever you want. The down range performance at 500 meters is really quite good with very heavy bullets. Receiver has most of it's case colors. Shipping included; California sales additional $25 for paperwork f, Half octagon barrels measure 24 inches. Back to Top, .32-222R This cartridge is the .222 Rimmed Bertram case blown out and tapered to about .340 neck diameter. The case is the .22 Hornet necked up to .25. "Single shot rifle with heavy 24"" barrel. It dates from the 1880s, and was very popular until about 1900 when it lost out to the .32-40. 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. That was written at the end of the 19th century, and Manns barrels for his experiments were made by Harry Pope the accuracy gunsmith of the time. 49 Walnut Hill 22lr 441/2 action, Pope ~ Stevens ~ Ideal Schuetzen Special No. This is too small a case for silhouette, and it use is very restricted by its size. Any shot outside the "15" ring but on the paper will be scored the value as if the ring was there. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. You can contact me, RG "Chris" Christensen, at 301-926-2650 or (preferred)