FOR SALE Ettore Russo .54 Cal Custom Rifle

[Second-rate Marksman]

Up for grabs is a custom steel-mounted rifle stocked in walnut by builder Ettore Russo. The rifle’s lock appears to be an RE Davis Germanic style, and the barrel is a straight Green Mountain brand 1″ in diameter by 42″ in length. The LOP of the rifle is a hair over 13″, and the overall length is 56.5″. Weight of the rifle is 9.5 lbs. The stock is finished with a base layer of iron nitrate, followed by tinted shellac, topped with several coats of varnish oil, paste wax has been applied for added protection.

I am asking $1,750 $1,650 $1600 shipped for this fine rifle. It will be shipped in a wood crate and will include a replacement frizzen and double ball mold (.530 if my memory serves me correctly).

 

[Sparkitoff]

What sights are on it? Have you shot and and if so will you share its favorite load?

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

What sights are on it? Have you shot and and if so will you share its favorite load?

The sights are quite rudimentary— like what you’d find on a Kibler. I haven’t altered them or staked them yet, as I’ve really only had this rifle out a couple times. I regret to say that I haven’t had the opportunity to work up a load for it. Here’s a video of me shooting it at approximately 35 yards. I believe I was using 55 grains of 3F here.

 

[Sparkitoff]

Thank you!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

My pleasure! It’s really a great rifle, and I’m sure I’ll regret getting rid of it. I truly believe that it’s worth two/three times what I’m asking for it in terms of the work that went into building this piece.

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Don’t be like every other Tom, Dick, and Harry! Here’s your opportunity to separate yourself from the pack and own a truly unique, one-of a-kind rifle.

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Still here, still awesome, and still waiting for the right buyer!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Bump! Reasonable offers considered.

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Bump for price drop! $1,650 shipped.

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Your wife called: she said it was okay if you bought this rifle!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Bump!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Bump for price drop. $1,600 shipped, folks!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

I know it’s hard to believe, but this rifle is still available!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

Seriously, guys… don’t make me beg.

 

[D.Summers]

A fine looking rifle!!

 

[Second-rate Marksman]

It’s been nearly a week. Bump!

 

[D.Summers]

I'm not sure why this truly beautiful rifle, at this price, isn't jumping out of here!! Wow!! What a beauty!!