German Double Rifle

[GreyWhiskers]

A friend purchased this double rifle at an auction. His name is Rieger and thinks that the gunmaker, Johan Rieger may be related. The information he has is that Rieger made firearms from 1843 to 1855. The 27" barrels are .50 caliber.

It's obviously a fine built rifle. Any information about the rifle or maker is appreciated. GW

 

[satx78247]

I wish that I had seen that one first = That looks like a FINE wildschwein or rotthirsch stalking rifle.

My guessing that it's regulated for a heavy CB.

yours, satx

 

[TFoley]

This is it, is it not?
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/61/lid/1401

For that amount of money, I sure hope he's going to shoot it.

tac

 

[robinghewitt]

For that amount of money, I sure hope he's going to shoot it.

I agree with tac, it must be fired asap :thumbsup:

Also, investigate the end of the barrels because Damascus twist does not accept cut rifling, it should be hammered or there should be a tape wound core.

Gives me goose bumps just thinking about it, give me a picture, I need gun-porn :grin:

 

[rickystl]

OMG. :bow: :v :thumbsup:
Your continued membership on this Forum will require you/your friend to fire this gun numerous times and report back here with a through Range Report! With photos!! :haha:
WOW! That is a beauty!! You would think that a double rifle of that quality would have had the barrels regulated. But for what load? :idunno: But will sure be fun experimenting to find out. :grin:
Tell your friend congrats on the purchase of a fine looking gun. :bow: Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[Lorne Johnson]

You should contact Dietrich Appel at The German Gun Collector's Association. There is a link at New England Custom Gun Services.

He can probably help you with information, and your information will help him developing reference material on the history of German guns.

(Before he retired, Dietrich was the most resepected double rifle regulator in the U.S.) The site no longer lists Dietrich, so I fear the worst, but it is still the place to go for German guns and smithing.

 

[Ken Cormier]

Wow nice I like it a lot