German 8X42Rmm Schutzen Rifle by Franz Ernst (R32379)

This very nice example of the German Schutzen rifle was made by the well known maker Franz Ernst of Nurnberg. The overall length is approx. 47". The 31.5" octagon 8X42Rmm caliber barrel has an excellent bore with bright, strong rifling. The top of the barrel is matted with a wider area for mounting telescopic sights. The right side flat at the receiver is marked FRANZ ERNST and the left is marked NURNBERG. The breech block is stamped on the left ORIGINAL over SYST-AYDT over 7045 (the serial number). The matted ramp front sight has ears with a small adjustable blade centered below them. The rear sight is an elaborate adjustable tang peep sight. The barrel has approx. 98% of its original blue finish. The massive color casehardened receiver has approx. 98% colors. The lever and other small parts including the buttplate have approx. 92% case colors. The buttstock is excellent with no cracks or chips. extensive carving and checkering, very large cheekpiece, opposite side thumbrest (with repaired side chip), and Swiss buttplate. The forearm, with carved flutes at the tip, is fine. The rifle is equipped a European size swivel on the barrel. The double set trigger action functions correctly. This very fine Franz Ernst Schutzen target rifle is ready for your single shot target rifle or Schutzen rifle collection.