2182 I. D. MORITZ & SOHN OF LEIPZIG, SAXONY STAHL

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This item SOLD at 2025 Apr 01 @ 11:45UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD
SYSTEM SINGLE SHOT SHUTZEN RIFLE. Cal. 8mm (possibly 8.15x52R). S# 2674. Oct. 30" barrel w/ relined bore. Matching numbered front sight base with modern dovetail filler, matching number tangent rear sight. Top of barrel has silver inlaid "I.D. MORITZ SOHN LEIPZIG." System Stahl single shot Martini style action with silver inlaid floral scroll. London "crown V" proof on barrel & action. Double set triggers within highly triggerguard opening lever. 2 Holes on top tang for aperture sight. Walnut wedge fastened forearm. Walnut cheekpiece buttstock with sling swivel & Schutzen buttplate. Modern steel rod held by 2 pipes under barrel. CONDITION: fair blue on barrel scratches, marks throughout. Action has gray/brown patina appearance. Wood has worn finish showing large gouges, mildew staining & small cracks. Shiny relined bore with strong rifling. (24-7006/MD). CURIO. $400-600.