This rifle is a work of art. It is a double rifle in 8x60R, a caliber similar to a souped up 3-06 in power.
I have always assumed it was made in the 20’s, based on the Zeiz scope. The scope is a 2.5 power with a post reticle. Sight picture is perfect and I have no doubt this rifle would be effective in the field. I never took it hunting. The balance is perfect. I was hoping to take it elk hunting one day.
I did do a complete work up for handloading it, looking for accuracy and the load that would superimpose the impact. Best load is the Barnes X 180gr bullet on 52gr of N150.
The rifle has iron sights, that are bang on at 50 yards. The Zeiz Zielmar scope sits on claw mounts that hold zero when scope is removed. The scope is now zeroed for 100 yards.
There are two names to be read on the rifle. I am guessing one is the rifle maker and the other is the engraver. FW Kessler and Christian Hansen.
The barrels are 1:9 twist. I have shot 200 gr bullets accurately in it.
There are two triggers, one for each barrel. The rear trigger can be used conventionally, or can be set by pushing it forward for a hair trigger.
The engraving is exquisitely done. The rifle is beautifully blued. Note that the screw heads are all hand made to line up with the rifle when tight.
I am told that the trigger guard is made of horn.
Included in the deal is about 200 rounds of factory ammo with 196gr soft point bullets, and a set of RCBS dies, plus my handloading notes.
I have always assumed it was made in the 20’s, based on the Zeiz scope. The scope is a 2.5 power with a post reticle. Sight picture is perfect and I have no doubt this rifle would be effective in the field. I never took it hunting. The balance is perfect. I was hoping to take it elk hunting one day.
I did do a complete work up for handloading it, looking for accuracy and the load that would superimpose the impact. Best load is the Barnes X 180gr bullet on 52gr of N150.
The rifle has iron sights, that are bang on at 50 yards. The Zeiz Zielmar scope sits on claw mounts that hold zero when scope is removed. The scope is now zeroed for 100 yards.
There are two names to be read on the rifle. I am guessing one is the rifle maker and the other is the engraver. FW Kessler and Christian Hansen.
The barrels are 1:9 twist. I have shot 200 gr bullets accurately in it.
There are two triggers, one for each barrel. The rear trigger can be used conventionally, or can be set by pushing it forward for a hair trigger.
The engraving is exquisitely done. The rifle is beautifully blued. Note that the screw heads are all hand made to line up with the rifle when tight.
I am told that the trigger guard is made of horn.
Included in the deal is about 200 rounds of factory ammo with 196gr soft point bullets, and a set of RCBS dies, plus my handloading notes.
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