Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Haenel-Lorenz Wehrmannsgewehr Target Rifle.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Haenel-Lorenz
Model: Wehrmannsgewehr Target Rifle
Serial: 31
Caliber: 8.15x46R
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped “ORIGINAL / HAENEL-LORENZ”, and below that is the “Haenel” arrow logo. The bottom of the bolt handle is stamped “31”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a “Crown over B” and "Crown over U" proof marks. The bottom of the buttstock is stamped “2931”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced by a Dutchman in 1897, the Wehrmannsgewehr was a specialized type of three-position shooting competition that utilized military-style rifles chambered in sporting calibers, specifically the 8.15x46R. Competitors were required to shoot from three different positions—prone, kneeling, and standing—at distances of up to 300 meters, effectively melding traditional German Schützen marksmanship with military rifle handling. The popularity of the Wehrmannsgewehr remained somewhat limited in Germany until the aftermath of World War I, when the Treaty of Versailles banned civilian ownership of military firearms. This led to a surge in interest in the Wehrmannsgewehr as a sporting-caliber alternative, allowing enthusiasts to engage in military-style marksmanship legally. In the 1920s, these rifles gained significant traction, especially in northern Germany, before falling behind as rimfire (.22) shooting began to dominate in the 1930s. Rimfire ammunition was less expensive, supported by enthusiastic promotion from shooting clubs, and benefited from the widespread availability of 50-meter ranges compared to the 300-meter distances required for Wehrmannsgewehr competitions.
Model: Wehrmannsgewehr Target Rifle
Serial: 31
Caliber: 8.15x46R
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped “ORIGINAL / HAENEL-LORENZ”, and below that is the “Haenel” arrow logo. The bottom of the bolt handle is stamped “31”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a “Crown over B” and "Crown over U" proof marks. The bottom of the buttstock is stamped “2931”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced by a Dutchman in 1897, the Wehrmannsgewehr was a specialized type of three-position shooting competition that utilized military-style rifles chambered in sporting calibers, specifically the 8.15x46R. Competitors were required to shoot from three different positions—prone, kneeling, and standing—at distances of up to 300 meters, effectively melding traditional German Schützen marksmanship with military rifle handling. The popularity of the Wehrmannsgewehr remained somewhat limited in Germany until the aftermath of World War I, when the Treaty of Versailles banned civilian ownership of military firearms. This led to a surge in interest in the Wehrmannsgewehr as a sporting-caliber alternative, allowing enthusiasts to engage in military-style marksmanship legally. In the 1920s, these rifles gained significant traction, especially in northern Germany, before falling behind as rimfire (.22) shooting began to dominate in the 1930s. Rimfire ammunition was less expensive, supported by enthusiastic promotion from shooting clubs, and benefited from the widespread availability of 50-meter ranges compared to the 300-meter distances required for Wehrmannsgewehr competitions.
The rifles associated with this sport included both newly manufactured civilian target rifles and conversions of surplus Gewehr 98 actions. Converted rifles were typically altered to single-shot configurations, with the magazine area filled and a new stock fitted to cover the former magazine space. Some of these rifles boasted sufficient refinement to qualify for high-level competitions, including Olympic team events by the 1930s. Today, surviving examples of Wehrmannsgewehr rifles are considered rare and collectible, reflecting their unique histories and the different paths they took—either as modified surplus firearms or as purpose-built target rifles.
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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