Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot rifle, which is historically associated with target shooting competitions in Germany and the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, for a penny-start auction; this is the German System Original AYDT Schüetzen Rifle!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: German System Original AYDT
Model: Schüetzen Rifle
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: Unknown (Known to be 8.15x46R, although we suggest having a qualified gunsmith check the caliber before firing.)
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver, Lever, and Trigger with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 32 ½" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramped Base Dovetailed to the Front of the Barrel with One Sight Pin
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut “Tyrolian” Style Stock with Large Thumb Shelf and Large Cheek Shelf
Action: Single-Shot, Breech Loading, Falling Block Rifle
Markings: The top of the action is marked “ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT.” The top of the buttplate is marked “126.” There are German proof markings on the falling block and the right side of the action.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Original System Aydt represents a significant development in late 19th- and early 20th-century single-shot target rifles, particularly within the European shooting tradition. Named after its designer, Heinrich Aydt, the Aydt system was developed in Germany and quickly gained a reputation for precision, mechanical reliability, and smooth operation. At its core, the Aydt design is a falling-block action operated by a unique under-lever mechanism. When the lever is pulled downward, the breechblock drops vertically, allowing for the insertion of a cartridge. This system was especially prized in Schützen shooting competitions—an immensely popular form of target shooting in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—where accuracy, balance, and trigger control were paramount. The Aydt rifles often featured double-set triggers, finely crafted stocks with ornate cheekpieces, and exceptional barrel quality, allowing shooters to achieve remarkable consistency at long ranges.
Model: Schüetzen Rifle
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: Unknown (Known to be 8.15x46R, although we suggest having a qualified gunsmith check the caliber before firing.)
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver, Lever, and Trigger with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 32 ½" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramped Base Dovetailed to the Front of the Barrel with One Sight Pin
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut “Tyrolian” Style Stock with Large Thumb Shelf and Large Cheek Shelf
Action: Single-Shot, Breech Loading, Falling Block Rifle
Markings: The top of the action is marked “ORIGINAL SYSTEM AYDT.” The top of the buttplate is marked “126.” There are German proof markings on the falling block and the right side of the action.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Original System Aydt represents a significant development in late 19th- and early 20th-century single-shot target rifles, particularly within the European shooting tradition. Named after its designer, Heinrich Aydt, the Aydt system was developed in Germany and quickly gained a reputation for precision, mechanical reliability, and smooth operation. At its core, the Aydt design is a falling-block action operated by a unique under-lever mechanism. When the lever is pulled downward, the breechblock drops vertically, allowing for the insertion of a cartridge. This system was especially prized in Schützen shooting competitions—an immensely popular form of target shooting in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—where accuracy, balance, and trigger control were paramount. The Aydt rifles often featured double-set triggers, finely crafted stocks with ornate cheekpieces, and exceptional barrel quality, allowing shooters to achieve remarkable consistency at long ranges.
What sets the Original System Aydt apart from other single-shot actions of the period is the elegance of its engineering and the attention to detail found in both its form and function. These rifles were frequently custom-built to suit the individual preferences of competition marksmen, with high-grade walnut stocks, deep relief engraving, and barrel weights optimized for offhand shooting. Chambered in a variety of small- to medium-bore cartridges such as 8.15x46R, these rifles were not meant for hunting but for the precision sport of target shooting—an activity taken as seriously in Central Europe as any modern professional competition. The action itself is smooth, robust, and durable, with minimal lateral play and consistent lockup, characteristics that have helped maintain the Aydt’s legacy among collectors and precision shooting enthusiasts. Today, original Aydt rifles are not only valued for their historical and mechanical significance but also for their beauty and the role they played in one of the most disciplined and technical shooting sports of their era.
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.
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
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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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