Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this AWESOME single-shot pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Stotzer Custom Falling-Block Target Pistol.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Hilmer Stötzer
Model: Custom Falling-Block Target Pistol
Serial: 1394
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Chrome Plated
Barrel Length: 11.5" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: U-Notched Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Hand Fit Walnut Wrap-Around Grips and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot / Falling-Block
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Hilmer Stötzer was one of the most respected and quietly influential German master gunsmiths of the mid-20th century, best known for his work in Suhl, the historic heart of German sporting-arms craftsmanship. Trained in the traditional guild system, Stötzer lived and worked during a turbulent period that spanned pre-war Germany, World War II, and the post-war division of the country. Despite political upheaval and industrial disruption, he remained devoted to classical gunmaking principles—precision machining, hand-fitted components, and functional elegance. His reputation grew not through mass production or advertising, but through word of mouth among knowledgeable sportsmen who recognized the exceptional quality of his work. Stötzer’s story reflects the resilience of Old World gunmaking traditions surviving into the modern era through individual mastery rather than factory output. Stötzer’s custom firearms are highly prized today because they embody the finest elements of German craftsmanship: flawless metalwork, beautifully executed engraving, and stocks shaped with an instinctive understanding of balance and ergonomics. He was particularly known for custom sporting rifles and hunting arms, often built on Mauser actions, where his work went far beyond simple refinishing—actions were tuned, barrels carefully selected and fitted, and every surface finished to exacting standards. His guns were not ostentatious showpieces, but refined working art, built to perform flawlessly in the field while displaying subtle aesthetic excellence. Collectors value Hilmer Stötzer firearms not only for their scarcity, but because each piece represents a singular craftsman’s vision—guns made at a time when true master gunmakers were becoming increasingly rare, and when quality was measured by longevity, precision, and pride rather than production numbers.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Custom Falling-Block Target Pistol
Serial: 1394
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Chrome Plated
Barrel Length: 11.5" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: U-Notched Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Hand Fit Walnut Wrap-Around Grips and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot / Falling-Block
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Hilmer Stötzer was one of the most respected and quietly influential German master gunsmiths of the mid-20th century, best known for his work in Suhl, the historic heart of German sporting-arms craftsmanship. Trained in the traditional guild system, Stötzer lived and worked during a turbulent period that spanned pre-war Germany, World War II, and the post-war division of the country. Despite political upheaval and industrial disruption, he remained devoted to classical gunmaking principles—precision machining, hand-fitted components, and functional elegance. His reputation grew not through mass production or advertising, but through word of mouth among knowledgeable sportsmen who recognized the exceptional quality of his work. Stötzer’s story reflects the resilience of Old World gunmaking traditions surviving into the modern era through individual mastery rather than factory output. Stötzer’s custom firearms are highly prized today because they embody the finest elements of German craftsmanship: flawless metalwork, beautifully executed engraving, and stocks shaped with an instinctive understanding of balance and ergonomics. He was particularly known for custom sporting rifles and hunting arms, often built on Mauser actions, where his work went far beyond simple refinishing—actions were tuned, barrels carefully selected and fitted, and every surface finished to exacting standards. His guns were not ostentatious showpieces, but refined working art, built to perform flawlessly in the field while displaying subtle aesthetic excellence. Collectors value Hilmer Stötzer firearms not only for their scarcity, but because each piece represents a singular craftsman’s vision—guns made at a time when true master gunmakers were becoming increasingly rare, and when quality was measured by longevity, precision, and pride rather than production numbers.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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