V.CHR: Schilling in SUHL Rifle 1842

[runastav]

Hi Folks!
I do some repairing on this rifle maybee someone like to see details Nice release meckanism on the wood patchbox lid Cal ca 58" - BL ca 29"
Runar

[jdm]

Nice gun . I like to see those deep rifling's.  Thanks for posting.

[eddillon]

That flush contoured patchbox lid is what really catches my eye.  Nicely done.

[Majorjoel]

Very nice rifle! I like the butt plate treatment with the edge carving. It looks like there is some writing engraved in the silver "spade" inlay ahead of the trap box lid. Wonder what it says?  Thank you runastav for showing us this fine old German big bore!

[runastav]

Hi Folks and thank you!
Here is some more photos outside there was a brake in the storm
Majorjoel, the rifle was won of a lucky guy in a shooting match in Sweeden 1842
Runar

[Angus]

Runar
What are the repairs you will do?

That's a pretty sharp prize and I would have certainly been proud to compete for.

EL

[runastav]

Hi Angus, the repairs is done
Missing bit of wood ramrod and horn tip made. New fly pin see the nice lock mechanism innside.  The hammer spur was broke off I silversolder a new bit and file to shape. And I replase a wornout nipple. See the old weld in the midle of the hammer? It is NOT me hehe
Runar

[Bob Roller]

Runar,
Good looking lock and not too hard to copy.Sort of a fancy
style of Hawken lock with a two position tumbler.

Bob Roller

[greybeard]

Nice gun for sure. At first glance I thought "Set triggers with no fly"
Then I saw that it is on the inside of the tumbler.  Nice touch.
      Bob

[Tom Currie]

Runar, Thanks for sharing the photos.  Nice to see the relief carving still being done in Suhl at late as 1840.