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Mystery AYDT Steutzen parts rifle
Nov 11th, 2023 at 11:26pm
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Hello,

I have acquired most of an Aydt Stuetzen rifle, and I was hoping someone could help me Identify it, maybe find parts if it is a worthwhile project. Its is missing the triggers, trigger plate, cocking lever, and sights. The odd thing about it is that the bore appears perfect, and the wood and action parts are nice as well. I wonder how it got into its present condition. I shoot a lot of different single shot rifles, but I am completely ignorant of the Stuetzens. Any Aydt experts out there?
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Re: Mystery AYDT Steutzen parts rifle
Reply #1 - Nov 12th, 2023 at 10:37am
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JGA should make it an Anschütz from pre-war eastern Germany (Suhl, Zella-Mehlis)
  
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Re: Mystery AYDT Steutzen parts rifle
Reply #2 - Nov 12th, 2023 at 1:21pm
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Not an Aydt expert by any measure and suspect that the GGCA website would provide additional information on your rifle.
The original chambering and proof testing appears to have been for the 8.15X46R cartridge. A common and very nice target round.
It was proofed in August 1927. I believe that the number below the proof date is the Zella-Mehlis number for that rifle in their record book.
I've restored a Martini schuetzen rifle with missing internal parts. It's definitely a labor of love but doable.
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Re: Mystery AYDT Steutzen parts rifle
Reply #3 - Nov 12th, 2023 at 1:35pm
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What does the tag say?
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Re: Mystery AYDT Steutzen parts rifle
Reply #4 - Nov 12th, 2023 at 2:44pm
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"Feuerstutzen", not "Stuetzen" or "Steutzen".

A "Stutzen" is a short rifle typically fitted with a full-length stock. There are exceptions like a Bergstutzen and Zimmerstutzen Wink
  

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