My theory is that all the engravers were killed in WW1!
I have one made in 1908 which is fully engraved and two post WW1 types which are just colour case hardened.
Fred

Please tell us more. Any marks other than proofs? Caliber?

O.K.   I hope these help.  Looks like Wrench Marks on the Barrel and Face of Action in the area of the barrel is Shinny.  Chamber Cast 8.15 x 46R,
1 in 12-5/8 twist.  Boss is giving me the eye, back to work.  David

David
No retailers name on the barrel? Some pictures of the complete rifle  would be nice, if you get a chance. I’m a sucker for German schuetzen rifles.
Mike

I always thought the attendance at the post WW1 Bundesschiessen was down considerably from their hay day pre WW1, and the elegance and prizes were considerably less.
Mike

Sorry to break into your discussion, but here is some material which hopefully will add a little historical light to your discussion and answer some questions I have. I have a #5 RB in 7mm Mauser which bears the block "C" under a crown which indicates manufacture at the Carl Gustafs stads gevarsfaktori (weapons factory) in Sweden. It has been defaced somewhat in an apparent attempt to hide its origin. It bears identical proofmarks under the forearm to those on the rifle pictured. 7mm, 57, and 73 appear under the proofmarks but the year of proof to the right of these marks, and other information, has been ground off. Also a line of stamping under the Block C on the right receiver face and a line of stamping on the left receiver face has been obliterated by light welding. The breech block pin is marked S and the hammer pin bears an H. There is a four-digit batch number on the lower tang. There is no manufacturer's mark  on the upper tang. There is a block H on the front receiver flat under the forearm. Are the proof marks Swedish or German? The bore is pristine and shiny, almost unfired. This 7mm began life with a sliding extractor but has been converted to a rotary and the extractor screw hole filled in. I would much appreciate any accumulated knowledge anyone has, especially why this rifle was defaced. Perhaps the identical proof marks have some bearing? Again, my apologies for breaking into your discussion and thanks for any comments you care to make.