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Wurfflein Rifle
Oct 30th, 2021 at 1:39pm
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I just saw one of these rifles at a pawn shop “ plunder and wish” outing.It looked  original but in great shape. Chambered in 32-40 with octagon to round barrel. Shortish tang sight and open type aperture front. I’ve never seen anything like it but it’s simple lines appealed to me very much. Anybody know anything about these rifles?
  
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Re: Wurfflein Rifle
Reply #1 - Oct 30th, 2021 at 1:41pm
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Go back and buy it!
  
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Reply #2 - Oct 30th, 2021 at 3:02pm
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Go back and buy it! TODAY.
  
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Reply #3 - Oct 30th, 2021 at 3:37pm
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Depending on its other features, the Wurfflein you describe may well be the shop's lowest grade target model.

There's a fairly extensive article about them on the internet which you would likely enjoy reading - AFTER you go and buy it!

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Reply #4 - Oct 30th, 2021 at 4:01pm
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So……. This must be a rare sought after rifle. I just thought that it might be a classic old beater to pick up and hunt with for fun. I already have 32-40 dies, brass and bullets. I’ve always enjoyed the simplicity and clean lines of a single shot rifle.
  
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Reply #5 - Oct 31st, 2021 at 2:34am
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Go buy the gun.
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Reply #6 - Oct 31st, 2021 at 8:20am
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I AM going to purchase the rifle. My gun fund is kinda stretched right now but I get the feeling(unanimous) that it would be a mistake NOT to buy this rifle. Thanks and if/when it comes home with me, I’ll post some pics.
  
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Reply #7 - Oct 31st, 2021 at 1:35pm
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go buy it and tell your wife it's her Christmas present and her security for later- without taxes.
  
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Reply #8 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 6:31am
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Went back to look at the Wurfflein. The dude must know what he has. He’s standing firm at $1,650.00. Seems a little steep to me for a plain gun. Original condition make it MORE valuable? I’m out of my comfort zone on this one. Is 1650.00 too much?
  
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Reply #9 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 7:27am
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Need some details. What sights? Hunting or target? What sort of buttplate? Condition of bore?  Got pictures?
  
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Reply #10 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 10:02am
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No pics
Octagon to round barrel with globe type front sight
Tang mounted medium height rear sight
Nice stock with a little figure in butt. Lazy S curved steel buttplate. Wood looks like it has “ shrunk” because it sits a little low around tang and at the buttplate.
Steel has gray type patina with real wear patterns but not any pitting nor rust.
  
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Reply #11 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 11:05am
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The "shrunken" stock could also indicate an over zealous refinish.  Sights suggest one of the firm's mid-rage target models.  Condition of the bore?  Caliber?  Barrel length? Any sloppiness between barrel and action?

In any case, based on what you've related, $1650 could easily be the upper limit of what's an acceptable price.  A fine bore in an excellent caliber (such as .32-40) and a tight lock-up would make that price more attractive.

Bill Lawrence
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Reply #12 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 11:13am
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set triggers ?
  
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Reply #13 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 11:35am
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One trigger
Pistol grip
Smooth….no checkering
  
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Reply #14 - Nov 2nd, 2021 at 11:41am
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Welldone, a Wurfflein catalog is for sale right now on eBay, item no. 264606011177.  Take a close look and tell us which model therein comes closest to what you're trying to describe.

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