Looking for Information about Schultz and Larsen Rimfire Rifles

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I've been trying to compile a history of Schultz & Larsen rifles, including both centerfire and rimfire models. I'd like to see whether some of this forum's Schultz & Larsen experts can help me with the rimfire part of my project. I've posted this on another forum as well, but, since S&L rimfire rifles were very popular in Canada, I'm guessing that Canadian rimfire shooters may be the best source. As I understand it so far, the history of S&L rimfire rifles looks something like this:

1. S&L M21, M22, and M23. Falling-block action .22 LR rifles made after about 1919.

2. S&L M24 and M33. Bolt action rimfires introduced in 1924 and 1933 respectively. All following rifles are bolt action.

3. S&L M45, M46, M47, M49. Built right after WWII.

4. S&L M58. Built 1958-1970. This numbering is confusing because S&L also made a centerfire target rifle M58 following WWII on refurbished Mauser 98 actions.

5. S&L M61. Introduced in 1959 at the same time that the similar M62 centerfire target rifle was introduced. The M61 and M62 often appear together in the same ads.

6. M70, M77, M88. Built between 1970 and 1992 when S&L rimfire rifle production in the Otterup factory ceased.

For what it's worth, I've read that a total of about 28,000 rimfire rifles were made by S&L. This number probably exceeds the number of centerfire rifles made by S&L, at least up to their present production of centerfire switch-barrel rifles.

I'm sure some of the above isn't 100% correct or complete. Can anyone correct or add to this?

Many thanks in advance.
 
The answers to some of those questions is in the six pages with photos and tables published in Frank de Haas' book, Bolt Action Rifles. Mine is the 4th edition, 2003. You will find some answers on-line, but I suspect most of those will repeat this book, with varying degrees of accurate recollection.

Secondly, my Goofle web browser has tabs to change search information from English to other languages. Denmark has a small, well educated population. If some generous Dane has posted information on earlier and more obscure models, try switching up the search languages.
 
grauhanen said:
For those also interested in the question, below are a few links to sources in English.

https://www.gunboards.com/threads/s...ifles-den-danske-matchgeværer.52533/?id=52533

https://www.gunboards.com/threads/dannish-m24-22lr-target-rifle.123441/ post #6

https://www.gunboards.com/threads/schultz-amp-larsen-m-24-history.542/
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Those are good sources. Thanks.

Rod B said:
That's odd. It won't open for me too. Go to Google & enter Schultz & Larson model 70 rifle. Click on Otterup, should be the 2nd listing. This worked for me. There is a wealth of information on this site.
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Great, that worked for me. A ton of info. Thanks.

maple_leaf_eh said:
The answers to some of those questions is in the six pages with photos and tables published in Frank de Haas' book, Bolt Action Rifles. Mine is the 4th edition, 2003. You will find some answers on-line, but I suspect most of those will repeat this book, with varying degrees of accurate recollection.

Secondly, my Goofle web browser has tabs to change search information from English to other languages. Denmark has a small, well educated population. If some generous Dane has posted information on earlier and more obscure models, try switching up the search languages.
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I have that book, the 4th edition. Information about Schultz & Larsen is solely about the rear-locking centerfire rifles, but good coverage of those.
 
Great rifles, have a bunch, had some adapters made up to thread a modern diopter.

They all shoot well, a few are outstanding...I'm a fan, for $300 for the nicest ones when Tradex had them was a deal.



Those lead to the 6.5x55 versions, also outstanding.
 
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