Swiss Martini Action Target Rifle

Antique Item #C391

Swiss Martini Action Target Rifle

  • Price: $1,495.00 CAD
  • Licensing Category: Antique
  • Maker: Swiss
  • Model: Martini
  • Caliber/Gauge:

  • Description:

    Gottlieb (Rickenacher) was a gun maker in Basel (1834-1910).  He was succeeded by his son of the same name(1871-1951. This piece shows a 31 1/2" faded blue Swiss style of barrel, octogon to round with elevated sight bases.  The bore rates very good plus to excellent .  The receiver shows faded case color to grey .  The wood is European walnut in sound condition with a Shutzen butt plate.  The left side of the butt shows the empty inlets that held the escutcheons with the original owners name and or presentations. To determine the exact caliber .  a chamber cast should be made.  The caliber is probably a 10.3 X 60R or a 10.5 X 47 R. Both were used for various Swiss Martini action rifles.