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Description:
For your consideration, I am offering a very nice and original condition, pre war German Double Rifle in 8x57 IR.
Features include:
Manufactured by F.W. Kessler, SUHL.
Serial #29141 with an assembly #45571
Caliber is 8x57IR (8x57JR)
Total length is 40.5"
The Krupp manufactured barrels length is 23.5”
The LOP is 14.5”
Weight is 6 lbs. 8 oz.
Excellent, clean bores w/ sharp lands & grooves.
The initials of the craftsman E.W. are engraved on the underside of one of the barrels.
Double set triggers.
Trigger guard, butt plate and pistol grip cap look to be made of horn.
Two claw type scope mounts on barrels. (No scope came with it)
Beautiful period scroll engraving and checkered stocks.
Barrels snap in place with no play or wiggle in lock up.
The name L. (Ludwig) Frauenstorfer- Mannheim, is engraved on top, between barrels. I assume this is a gunsmith who purchased the rifle from Kessler and sold it in his shop.
Original bluing and wood finish.
Likely made between 1912-1924.
FFL or C&R needed for shipping, or Ohio resident face to face at OGCA, OVMS, NGD.
Payment: Certified Bank Check, Cash at face to face, Personal Check w/hold until clear.
Shipping is included in the price within the 48 CONUS states.
I have not fired this rifle, but everything works as it should.
Additional photos are available.
I had this rifle appraised by the “Vintage German Hunting Guns Collectors” group at the Sept. 2024 Ohio Gun Collectors Association meeting for $7500.
This rifle was acquired along with a grouping of WWII firearms that I purchased a few years ago from the grandson of the veteran who brought them home. His name and a photo of him will be supplied to the purchaser of this rifle.
Thanks for looking!