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Tools and Uses => Firearms and Accessories => Topic started by: oldfart on November 17, 2012, 12:02:11 PM

Title: Name That Gun
Post by: oldfart on November 17, 2012, 12:02:11 PM

What the heck is this?
Bore measures about .30 cal. Oct. bbl. unknown caliber. Bavarian mfg.?
Top break, single action, trigger guard release, set trigger

Title: Re: Name That Gun
Post by: jc2721 on November 17, 2012, 03:11:35 PM

I don't know the exact name, but I believe guns of this type are called "Rook" rifles--used for shooting small game in Europe/GB primarily.  30 to 32 cal. was the most common, if I recall.  It would be the small game equivalent of an American farmboy's single shot shotgun, except of course for birds. 

Title: Re: Name That Gun
Post by: oldfart on November 17, 2012, 04:50:40 PM

Quote from: jc2721 on November 17, 2012, 03:11:35 PM

I don't know the exact name, but I believe guns of this type are called "Rook" rifles--used for shooting small game in Europe/GB primarily.  30 to 32 cal. was the most common, if I recall.  It would be the small game equivalent of an American farmboy's single shot shotgun, except of course for birds.

Thanks for the lead. I believe you are correct. I googled the topic and found similar rifles....maika`i :shaka:

Title: Re: Name That Gun
Post by: jc2721 on November 18, 2012, 09:48:32 AM

Glad I could help you out.