We recommend .224 barrels with 14 twist. The responsibility shall be upon the competitor to submit questionable equipment for inspection for an approval by the Schuetzenmeister prior to the match. The heart of the rifle is a .40 caliber by 30" tapered octagon barrel. Manns The Bullets Flight on archive .org. Made fr, *Price Reduced* One of the more unusual rifles in the Stevens line and their only center fire repeater. A keyhole shot will be scored from the geometric center of the hole in bench rest and from the leaded edge in offhand. ), you should look for a bullet that is about 280 - 300 grains. Ive just tried to go there and their database seems to be down at the moment. 0.172. Kapok, cream of wheat, cornmeal, or similar material may be used as "filler". C. Competitors may shoot until there are 10 shots on each target. File a formal protest in writing stating all the facts in the case to the Schuetzenmeister. The .32-40 WCF, Darling of the Schuetzen Game. 414 Armory in .22 Long Rifle. (All original) rile features a nice relief factory scroll engraving on the a, This HM Pope Stevens Ideal Schuetzen Special was manufactured between 1897 and 1915 and remains in excellent overall condition. For black powder, the .38-55 is less affected than the .32-40. The barrel is fitted with a false muzzle, and guide starter to provide best accuracy with a tightly fitted lead bullet. Sharps-Borchardt Schuetzen rifle note the heavy half-round barrel, buttstock prongs, cheekpiece, vernier tang sight, and double set triggers. Back to Top, .40 SHORT KRAG At a length of 1.94 this is a pretty good Schuetzen caliber, but best adapted to the seldom programmed ASSRA Class 2 shooting. This case works well with Varget or 4064. The standard barrel is a #4 part octagon style which is 30" long, weighing about 11 pounds; longer barrels up to 34" long are available at no extra charge. 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. Such a challenge must be made within the challenge period. Mfg Bore still has visible rifling and remains bright. 1950, and was whetted by matches sponsored by Coors Brewing in the l980's-1990's. Ed Yost's second prototype rifle was a .32-40 caliber In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle. The newer target single shots are using a 1 turn in 14" twist to stabilize the longer spitzer bullets. 7.10 Measurement of groups: in matches fired for group size rather than score, group's measurement will be taken between the center of the shots farthest apart. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. 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. "NSN, circa 1956, .22L,LR and High Speed Shorts, 24"" length barrel. WebOther .25 calibers followed, including the .25-21, .25-25 and .25-35, but the one that became the target- shooting stalwart was the .25-20 SS. The rod (5.5 feet) was the standard land survey unit at the time and shooters were probably laying out their ranges with survey chains graduated in rods. Back to Top, .32-222R This cartridge is the .222 Rimmed Bertram case blown out and tapered to about .340 neck diameter. 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. All die manufacturers still offer .32-40 dies, so the cartridge is not as dead as some writers would have us believe. 1 would later be produced in .44 rimfire, .45-70 Government, .44 Ballard Long, & .44 Ballard Extra Long. Consider also the loop and spur lever, especially with a wood filler in the loop. WebBuy Fancy Winchester 1885 Hi-Wall Schuetzen Rifle, 32-40win, #4Barrel, mfg 1887: GunBroker is the largest seller of Single Shot Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 973707661 WINCHESTER 1885 HI-WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE; Caliber 32-40. var addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = 'chrisrgtensen' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a').innerHTML += ''+addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a+'<\/a>'; All of our chambering is done with match grade reamers, even squirrel rifles. The brass is relatively weak and also expensive, starting from the Bertram .25-20 SS case. Excellent bore. A. WebBuy Fancy Winchester 1885 Hi-Wall Schuetzen Rifle, 32-40win, #4Barrel, mfg 1887: GunBroker is the largest seller of Single Shot Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 973707661 WINCHESTER 1885 HI-WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE; Caliber 32-40. 2.5 Iron sights may be used in all championship events. WebA SCHUETZEN RIFLE rifle is currently worth an average price of $1,032.73 used . For planning purposes, it is appreciated (but not necessary) if you let me know in advance if you plan to attend. It is possible to shoot .38 Special loads from this chamber. The rifle is in very good condition except for an old repair of the buttstock at the wrist, which was not professionally done. 49 Walnut Hill 22lr 441/2 action, Pope ~ Stevens ~ Ideal Schuetzen Special No. Model: Schuetzen Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 Barrel: 26 3/4 inch octagon Finish: blue/nickel Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 1676 Serial Number: Catalog Page: 57 Class: Modern Long Gun Rating: NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. Seated this way in the taper throated chamber, the bullet will have rifling marks its full length except for the base band. 2.2 Aim point or electronic type sight sights are not permitted. All shots found on a competitor's target will be considered record shots unless they can be established as crossfires. Thumb-hole to prevent thumb from being strained away from fingers. These are good bullets for small game that will be eaten, as the bullets cast of Linotype will not expand significantly. 8.5 Sandbags must contain a nonmetallic substance and the use of Velcro or other attachments between the bag and the bench is prohibited. 2 Early Gun Makers & their Tools Vintage Gun Making Machinery The Guild System Austrian Gunmakers Miscellanious Advertisements for Austrian Makers German Gunmaking Centers The finish is worn throughout the gun. In stock. A clean little gun with the Pope style aluminum spur added to the Winchester lever. You can buy .32-40 cases from a number of suppliers at present, but the supply is probably limited. WebSchuetzens are heavy, 12 to 15 pounds, much of that weight in the barrel. 414 Armory ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS IDEAL LADIES MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN 22 SHORT, STEVENS FAVORITE DROP BLOCK 22 LONG RIFLE VERY GOOD BORE, J.Stevens ~ Crack Shot - 26 ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS, J., ARMS COMPANY new model pocket rifle, Rare Stevens Model High Power 425 Lever Action 35 Remington caliber, Stevens Engraved Model 52-44 Schuetzen Rifle, Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle, STEVENS MODEL 44 FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT .25-20. From the markings the 7,7 may mean it was originally in 7.7 mm (about .311 caliber). The factory used 14 twist barrels, and this is the preferred twist. Good overall condition.AUSTIN LOCATION. The .32-40 was actually a Ballard development; the WCF tag came later. b, #1207A STEVENS MODEL 21 LADIES MODEL, 22 LR, 24 part oct. All rights reserved. It allows a table which permits the shooter to sit comfortably with both elbows on the surface. Competitors are allowed one shot at a classic target particular to the type of rifle, e.g., a squirrel for 22RF and a buffalo for big bore guns. Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. These guns were typically offered in a wide range of calibers and configurations and appealed to both target shooters (in mid-range calibers like the .32 and .38 and also hunters and frontiersmen in larger .45 calibers. Double-set triggers. It was one of the popular shooting sports, and occupied much the same niche as golf does nowadays. So folks can get in a LOT of shooting during the 3 days of a match. 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. wide, to support arm. Back to Top, .225 WINCHESTER A very fine and powerful varmint caliber which is the same as the Improved Zipper. The .28-30 Caliber is considered the first 7 mm centerfire rifle cartridge. 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. The conditions under which another has been permitted to fire. A popular option is a .22LR barrel for use in practice or for indoor matches. WebModel of Schuetzen Rifle1. 7.11 In all matches targets must correlate with the type of sight being used. In addition to the regular targets, some novelty targets are popular. This model is usually built to order as to stock style, caliber, barrel size, shape and length. This is probably the most popular caliber for the folks that like to shoot the .25s. The .40 caliber bore is cut rifled with six deep lands and grooves with a slow twist for a patched round ball. This case requires the same extractor as .38-55, .30-30, .219 Zipper and other brass based on these cases, making barrel changes simpler. If the number of shooters exceeds the number of firing positions available, flights will be assigned prior to firing the match. This week, that involved a copy of Gerald Kelvers Schuetzen Rifles: History and Loadings. WebIt was produced in most popular calibers from .22 rimfire through various .50 calibers and was even offered as a 20-gauge shotgun. It is best to figure on about a .284 groove diameter, but Douglas barrels vary due to being button rifled. 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. "Single shot rifle. There must be something to this because there has been a resurgence of the Schuetzen game, and single shot rifle manufacturers like C. Sharps, Shiloh Sharps, Meacham High Wall, Ballard, Lone Star Rolling Block and CPA Stevens are all producing rifles chambered for the .32-40. Most all original barrel blue remains as well as on the receiver. Fitted with a palm rest and a Winchester A5 scope. That weight adds stability when shooting off-hand, standing. For a real challenge, you could try hollow point bullets for squirrel shooting, although flat nose bullets are also very effective. This email address is being protected from spambots. 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. 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. The only position possible with the specialized 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. This rifle is sold for parts, J. Stevens Marksman in 22LR with 22" barrel. In recent years, the Schuetzen boys are using heavier bullets than the standard 165 grains. I also had Freund of Cheyenne, not knowing there were both a Frank and a George Freund. 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. We have barrels for this caliber made by Badger, Douglas and Shilen. We cannot chamber for rimless cartridges since the Stevens 44 1/2 extractor needs a rim to function properly. ; 32-40, 30, 25-20, 30, both 1/2 oct., Stevens veneer tang sight, aperture globe front. It was used primarily as a target round because the original loading (165 grain lead bullet between 1400 and 1500 fps) left much to be desired as a hunting round when compared to the .38-55 and the .45-70. 4. The Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman's Club is one of the best equipped in the region. Caliber markings are off to the side as are the proof marks indicating the scope was factory mounted. In working order. Offhand: 3 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. "SN: None. Back to Top, .25-20 WINCHESTER REPEATER The original rifles are marked .25 WCF. It is said that in a good rifle the .32-40 can hold its own with modern day match cartridges out to 300 yards. 7.3 Several techniques exist to determine the score of a shot close to a higher scoring ring. Selling as used in very good condition. AA 9 is a good powder. Tange is marked ""Model 1915"". 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. WebRemington-Hepburn No. Front and rear rests may not be connected to each other or to the bench. 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. It dates from the 1880s, and was very popular until about 1900 when it lost out to the .32-40. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT Description: 28 inch #3 full octagon barrel chambered in 22 Short Sights include a Lyman globe front and Lyman windage adjustable folding tang rear. There is no good reason to spend extra for a barrel longer than 28. The original bullet weight was 248 grains, but most Schuetzen shooters used 280 or even heavier bullets. Back to Top. 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. Equipped with a 30 inch octagon #4 weight barrel, Winchester scope mount, front sight and clean bore. Revised September 2008. It discusses many of the techniques of the time, and looks at the factors affecting accuracy. DELUXE WINCHESTER 1885 LAUDENSACK SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 SHORT. 8.3 Offhand or standing: the competitor must be erect on both feet with no other portion of the body touching the ground or any supporting surface. 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 shall be the challenging competitor's privilege to inspect the target during or following the re-check. Its the rifle known as the Schtzen. Copyright 2003, 2013 by Dave Thornblom and/or chuckhawks.com. The current Winchester case, however, is about .05 shorter than the standard 2 1/8 length. We also do not chamber in calibers larger than .45 since thedesign of the action does not allow sufficient space for them to be chambered. 1.2 Bolt action rifles/pistols are not permitted in the matches, even though they may be single shots. Frederica kept the gun in the family for another 68 years. The When Ballard originally developed the .32-40 it was supposed to be a combination hunting and target cartridge. The competitor having the highest score on target number five will be ranked higher. SECTION 1 - RIFLE/PISTOL 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. I would suggest 4227 or another powder in preference, as no wad is required. The modern day follow up to Mann, would be Hinnant, Rifle accuracy facts. 3. 7.7 Excessive hits/ all matches: if more than the required number of hits appear on a target and cannot be identified by caliber, the score will be composed of the required number of hits of the lowest score. Center shots, for the purpose of breaking tied scores, are defined as though shots which score 25 or the highest value on the target. This has been accomplished using both black and smokeless powder, and combinations there-of behind cast bullets, breach seated, or fixed ammunition. 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. WINCHESTER 1885 LO-WALL DELUXE SCHUETZEN RIFLE IN CALIBER 22 Description: Gun has the heavier than standard #2 octagon barrel. Both have very fine bores. Being black powder, dont image they were ever put away without a good scrubbing. 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 A lot of U.S. schuetzen matches were shot at a distance of 40 rods, almost exactly 200 meters. When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw The Winchester Model 1885 Rifle in any of it's huge range of calibers is every bit ready today to go out in the woods as it was over 100 years ago. In these days, it is a simple matter to use a 14 twist Douglas .338 barrel. The 1980s reprint (I think it was published by Wolfe) was taken from Popes copy, and has Popes margin notes reproduced, Ill see if I can find the bibliographic details and the links. The normal load uses Accurate Arms #9 powder, and you may find that the load must be tailored to the weather. Brass is available from two sources (Bertram and the people that make a similar modern case), and probably would last forever if breech seated. Back to Top. 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