One thing that should have been borrowed from the Schuetzen community was their preference for nose-pour bullet molds. Peterson (only as a mention) again not realizing John P. Lower was his Master. The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. There are many original rifles in this caliber, about as many as the long rifle, as many shooters considered the long rifle to be for outdoor shooting. Overall, Id say that the book is a useful reference is you look at this fine old rifle above and see it as the epitome of sharpshooting beauty. If we chamber a barrel for this caliber, we use the regular long rifle barrel with 16 twist, as there are very few slow twist barrels made. A number of powders give good results, and the traditional load of about 13.5 grains of 4227 is a good place to start. 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. They were made in the rimless cali, This is a Stevens No. Store Hou. From the markings the 7,7 may mean it was originally in 7.7 mm (about .311 caliber). All die manufacturers still offer .32-40 dies, so the cartridge is not as dead as some writers would have us believe. It is quite expensive compared to other rimfires, but not many shots will actually be fired in the field. The barrel is fitted with a false muzzle, and guide starter to provide best accuracy with a tightly fitted lead bullet. 10.2 Instructions from the Schuetzenmeister for the operations of the match will be complied with by all persons on the range. 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. B, STEVENS FAVORITE { NO SALES TO CALIFORNIN or to ILLINOIS $500 + $40 Shipping to yoyr FFL DEALER.This is the take-down model Caliber 25-STEVENS, full length octagon barre, STEVENS FAVORITE DROP BLOCK 22 LONG RIFLE SINGLE SHOT BARREL 1/2 ROUND HALF OCTAGON WOOD AND METAL VERY GOOD NO PITTING OR RUST, WOOD EXCELLENT WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 716-941-394, Arguably one of the Stevens Arms groups best collectibles. Lever with block of wood grooved for each finger. In my ongoing effort to broaden my firearms horizons, I have been reading up on subjects I have little knowledge of. Do not try to use the special BB caps based on the long or long rifle case. A. A lot of U.S. schuetzen matches were shot at a distance of 40 rods, almost exactly 200 meters. 1.3 Electronic triggers are not permitted. The .28-30 Caliber is considered the first 7 mm centerfire rifle cartridge. Thank you for the pertinent information of the names of the famous western gunsmiths. The normal weight used in the past was 130-135 grains, and this is certainly a good place to start. Stevens No. In the spirit of this competition, no device or devices which approach a machine rest will be allowed. 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. In the shoulder-to-shoulder matches, the challenge must be made within two hours after the scores are posted and the targets are available, or after the competitor finishes the relay. This case requires the same extractor as .38-55, .30-30, .219 Zipper and other brass based on these cases, making barrel changes simpler. Enjoy what you read on Forgotten Weapons? Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA/IPSC). The competitor having the highest score on target number five will be ranked higher. Good overall condition.AUSTIN LOCATION. 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. Best twist is 1 in 12, which can handle bullets up to about 100 grains. Bore has strong rifling with frosting. All shots found on a competitor's target will be considered record shots unless they can be established as crossfires. This bullet should have no taper (.376 diameter), and a round or Snover nose seems to give the best flow through the air. Engraved action with floral vines and leaves, a panel with shooter on both sides. There are events for both 22RF and classic CF schuetzen-type rifles, using either iron sights or telescopic sights. Wood is in excellent condition with most all the high gloss finish remaining. If no brass is available, then the .32 Special case can be used. 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. Rifle is used in very good condition with a very good bore. B. VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION AND HARD TO FIND STEVENS 55 LADIES' MODEL, .22 LONG RIFLE, #64XXX, MADE 1897-1916. Using the large primer, this brass is periodically produced by Winchester. Our barrels are marked only with twist, make, serial number and date, as there is no reason to list the groove diameter. Lever locks back positively and slop / looseness in the a, Guns Listing ID: 695962Here is a rare Stevens Single Shot in 22 lr. For questions about our inventory, please write to: leroy@merzantique.com, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Google the phrases and see what pops up, then try to contact them. 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. The low-walls were made in three different frame dimensions, and were essentially a high-wall frame milled to low-wall dimensions, with slightly reduced tang dimensions. Then Marlin jumped on the bandwagon, probably when they started manufacturing the Ballard rifle. The heart of the rifle is a .40 caliber by 30" tapered octagon barrel. It is said that if the Sharps rifle cartridges were for the long range hunter the Stevens cartridges were for every man! 1.2 Bolt action rifles/pistols are not permitted in the matches, even though they may be single shots. "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). Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. 3.2 Jackets are not allowed in the offhand events. Visitors are welcome, and can come just to watch or even often borrow a gun to shoot a few shots. You can contact me, RG "Chris" Christensen, at 301-926-2650 or (preferred)

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