Bachner Brothers Schuetzen rifle

Titles: Bachner Brothers Schuetzen rifle (Supplied title)

Description: Single shot percussion Schuetzen rifle. A Schuetzen rifle is a single-shot target rifle commonly used by competition shooters from 1875 to 1945. This rifle has a heavy octagonal steel barrel and walnut half stock decorated with brass nails and checkering at the wrist, an inlaid brass dog, and a carved fore end cap. It also has an elaborate locking system, a double-set trigger, and a Swiss style butt plate. Made by Bachner Brothers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1867 - Not later than 1885 (Creation)

Creation

• made by: Bachner Bros.

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2008.31.3

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 Each item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 40 1/2 inches length (overall)
• 24 1/4 inches length (barrel)
• 7 inches width
• 2 inches depth

Subjects

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