AN 8MM HEEREN SYSTEM FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY NAGEL & MENZ (STRASSBURG & BADEN), NO. 249
AN 8MM HEEREN SYSTEM FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY NAGEL & MENZ (STRASSBURG & BADEN), NO. 249

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AN 8MM HEEREN SYSTEM FALLING-BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE BY NAGEL & MENZ (STRASSBURG & BADEN), NO. 249
The early Heeren patent falling-block action with set-trigger, the scalloped-back action-body with fine foliate-scroll engraving and much hardening-colour, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, cheekpiece and butt-plate, sling-swivels, bolted detachable forend-wood, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 14in. pull, 28in. barrel, Black Powder proof

拍品專文

The rifle is dated 1898 and appears to be chambered for the flanged version of the 8x51mm Mauser cartridge. It appears to have been very little used