B. STAHL SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

B. STAHL SCHUETZEN RIFLE. SN 5737. Cal. 9.5 x 47R (?) .370 Groove diameter .43 Mauser type base. 30-1/2″ Octagon to round bbl with large dovetailed top flat, is silver inlaid “B Stahl, Suhl” in front of silver inlaid scrolled acanthus at breech, and is fitted with windage and elevation adjustable U-notch rear sight. Thick blade front sight has protective ears and is in windage adjustable base. Case hardened Martini type action with removable bbl and double set trigger group, is engraved with nicely cut large scrolled acanthus. Front portion of trigger plate is silver inlaid with “System Stahl No. 5737”. Nicely figured European walnut stock has large Schuetzen type right hand cheekpiece, and measures 12-3/4″ over case hardened steel hooked butt. Forestock extends to within 3″ of muzzle, has heavy iron nose cap, tubular space for greenheart cleaning rod, and attaches to bbl with two side nails, one through forend tip, the other through oval German silver escutcheons. Both stocks have nicely cut checkering surrounded by very fine relief carved scrolled acanthus. Weight: 12 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95% + orig blue. Action retains 90% + orig case hardening color, and appears to have been re-lacquered, with some light lifting to lacquer finish. Stocks retain nearly all of an old varnish refinish over a few minor marks, and has a few subsequent marks. Stippled background is somewhat filled with finish. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. Rear diopter sight is missing. 4-46962 MGM182 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2467	$3,162.50	B. STAHL SCHUETZEN RIFLE. SN 5737. Cal. 9.5 x 47R (?) .370 Groove diameter .43 Mauser type base. 30-1/2″ Octagon to round bbl with large dovetailed top flat, is silver inlaid “B Stahl, Suhl” in front of silver inlaid scrolled acanthus at breech, and is fitted with windage and elevation adjustable U-notch rear sight. Thick blade front sight has protective ears and is in windage adjustable base. Case hardened Martini type action with removable bbl and double set trigger group, is engraved with nicely cut large scrolled acanthus. Front portion of trigger plate is silver inlaid with “System Stahl No. 5737”. Nicely figured European walnut stock has large Schuetzen type right hand cheekpiece, and measures 12-3/4″ over case hardened steel hooked butt. Forestock extends to within 3″ of muzzle, has heavy iron nose cap, tubular space for greenheart cleaning rod, and attaches to bbl with two side nails, one through forend tip, the other through oval German silver escutcheons. Both stocks have nicely cut checkering surrounded by very fine relief carved scrolled acanthus. Weight: 12 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95% + orig blue. Action retains 90% + orig case hardening color, and appears to have been re-lacquered, with some light lifting to lacquer finish. Stocks retain nearly all of an old varnish refinish over a few minor marks, and has a few subsequent marks. Stippled background is somewhat filled with finish. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. Rear diopter sight is missing. 4-46962 MGM182 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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