{"product_id":"original-swiss-ornate-half-stock-schutzen-target-rifle-by-panchaud-of-lausanne-with-set-trigger-and-removable-trigger-guard-circa-1860","title":"Original Swiss Ornate Half Stock Schützen Target Rifle by Panchaud of Lausanne with Set Trigger and Removable Trigger Guard - Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. A Schützen (also spelled Schuetzen) is a type of rifle used in European long-range competition. Its German root is from the word Schütze which can be translated as “shooter.” The earliest usage was to denote units of marksmen or sharpshooters back in the days of muzzleloading firearms. Some sources claim that it was once used to describe archers or more specifically crossbowmen. These rifles are typically heavy and can weigh upwards of 15 pounds. All shooting with these rifles is done standing using a palm rest and butt stock prongs to help the shooter balance the rifle so the weight aids in stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Schützen became a competitive sport in Germany and the surrounding areas, many gun makers built these rifles to specifically fit an individual shooter. Being bespoke, that means that it will often not fit anyone else perfectly with regards to grip, length of pull, cheek rest configuration or even how the butt plate fits the shoulder. These were made by well known artisan level gunsmiths, and this example is marked on the top of the in Germanic Black Letter type with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanchaud a Lausanne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"Panchaud in Lausanne\". This is a city on the Northern Shore of Lake Geneva, in the French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. This is a known maker of these Schützen target rifles, and we have seen several others in various configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is half stocked, and features a relatively heavy 35 1\/2\" spiral forged octagonal barrel with a bore of about 0.65\", which is heavily rifled. The rifle is about 52 inches in overall length, and is equipped with an elaborate wood stock with a large intricate butt plate. It is fitted with a SET TRIGGER enclosed in an elaborate nickel silver trigger guard with finger grooves, which is actually REMOVABLE, something we have not seen before. We assume possibly it allowed it to be swapped out for another trigger guard, so maybe multiple people would be able to use it. It is fitted with a three leaf rear sight, and simple front sight. The stock has a lovely checkered wrist and large cheek piece on the left side. The fittings are all very decorative, including a lovely \"Mermaid\" escutcheon for the lock plate screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe checked the action of the rifle, and the set trigger is fully functional, and in this case the lock cannot be fired at all without setting the rear trigger. It does have a half cock position, but will not fire from that position even if the trigger is set, though the rear trigger will need to be reset before it is put to full cock. We noted that the substantial ramrod under the barrel looks to be original, and is threaded in one end for various tools, which are unfortunately not included. There is however some type of tool that screws into the upper butt plate, which when removed is a tapered threaded rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly beautiful piece of Swiss Craftsmanship, more than ripe for furthe research and ready to add to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: 0.65\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 35 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 52 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eInternational orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44069034229829,"sku":"ONSV25TGS018","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25TGS018MAIN.jpg?v=1764630533","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-swiss-ornate-half-stock-schutzen-target-rifle-by-panchaud-of-lausanne-with-set-trigger-and-removable-trigger-guard-circa-1860","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}