Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this falling-block rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the German Zimmerstutzen.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: German
Model: Zimmerstutzen
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: Known to be chambered in 4mm (lead ball cartridge)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26 ¾" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Winged Post Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Falling-Block; Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The German Zimmerstutzen is a specialized single-shot target rifle developed in the 19th century specifically for indoor or “parlor” shooting, most commonly in Germany and Austria. Chambered for a very small 4mm lead ball cartridge, these rifles were designed for short-range offhand competition at distances typically ranging from 10 to 15 meters. Unlike conventional firearms, the Zimmerstutzen propels its projectile using only the energy of a percussion cap or self-contained rimfire primer, without the use of gunpowder. This design allowed for quiet operation and safe use in enclosed shooting halls, making it a popular choice for club shooting and competitive marksmanship.
Model: Zimmerstutzen
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: Known to be chambered in 4mm (lead ball cartridge)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26 ¾" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Winged Post Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Falling-Block; Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The German Zimmerstutzen is a specialized single-shot target rifle developed in the 19th century specifically for indoor or “parlor” shooting, most commonly in Germany and Austria. Chambered for a very small 4mm lead ball cartridge, these rifles were designed for short-range offhand competition at distances typically ranging from 10 to 15 meters. Unlike conventional firearms, the Zimmerstutzen propels its projectile using only the energy of a percussion cap or self-contained rimfire primer, without the use of gunpowder. This design allowed for quiet operation and safe use in enclosed shooting halls, making it a popular choice for club shooting and competitive marksmanship.
This example features the hallmarks of the Zimmerstutzen style, including a long, heavy octagonal barrel, refined iron sights with a winged front post, and a falling-block single-shot action. Notably, the actual rifled section of the barrel is very short and positioned near the muzzle, with a long internal firing pin linkage running from the action to the breech—an ingenious solution unique to this class of rifle. Zimmerstutzen rifles were often finely made and frequently equipped with precision features such as set triggers and carefully shaped stocks to aid balance and stability. While “Zimmerstutzen” is not a manufacturer but a descriptive term for this type of firearm, these rifles are widely regarded as the direct predecessors of modern 10-meter target air rifles and remain highly collectible examples of early precision shooting technology.
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.
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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.
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