I recently aquired this rifle. Have no real idea what it is. I would also like an idea on its value and possible market to sell it.   
I would appreciate any input, advise.
Can some one give me an approx. value?

no external hammer. The triggerplate drops out of it when you trun the lever at back of guard tang.

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I believe this is a Zeller_Martini variant, complete with cleaning hole at the rear of the receiver, and easy-takedown breechblock.  And yes, these usually have a (internal) hammer

Isn't a Martini with a hammer a Peabody?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Brad Hurt

I'll bet that tab is a cocking indicator of some sort.

huntgrouse:  This is a German Schuetzen rifle --Martini action-internal hammer-the knob seen on the left side is the take-down pin--remove this pin and the breechblock is removable to clean the rifle from the breech. Its not an Aydt--the Aydt is not a Martini type action.    leadball

DEFINITELY not an Aydt..

That projection you see is the tail end of the breechblock of the martini action. With the breechblock in place, it covers the slot in the reciever that allows cleaning the bore from the breech end.
The breech block can be removed easily, and that slot allows a cleaning rod to pass.

That rifle is what a local collector gentleman callls a "Swiss-style" Schützen Martini. Lucky booger has about 5 of 'em... 

As for "approximate value"... well.. the gentleman in my gun club that introduced me to these here single-shootin' rifles says that the rifles he has (of the same sort, mostly fairly simillar) go from $1500 to $2500. Depending on various things known to collectors.
It would not be unusual for you rifle to be chambered in 8.15x46R (but may also be chambered in other cartridges).

Put it on gunbroker or auctionarms, with a $1500 starting bid, and I think you'll like what it goes for.

heck, if it had a left handed stock, I'd send you $1800 for it right now

It's really a very nice rifle!
You might consider getting dies/brass for it and shooting it rather than sell or trade it off!

Paul F.

Martini with an internal hammer? I would love to see a drawing or picture of the inners of such a critter!

Most of them were actually Zellers, but the Swinburn was also a Martini variant with internal hammer, so they are out there.  I don't have the Zeller patent handy, but you can find the Swinburn patent here:
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