January 2021 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0121 Lot 2014
HAENEL, SUHL 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL AYDT PATENT, serial no. 1065,

Product Details

HAENEL, SUHL 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'AYDT PATENT', serial no. 1065, circa 1920, with octagonal 31 1/2in. barrel, the top of receiver signed in gilt 'C.G. HAENAL SUHL. AYDT'S D.R. PATENT', dove-tailed fore-sight with curved side-protectors, dove-tail along the top-flat for an adjustable position rear-sight (present), plain colour-hardened receiver fitted with large banana-shaped tensioning springs to the pins, square form dropping breech marked 'SYS. AYDT D.R. PATENT', top-tang with base for an aperture sight (absent), chequered walnut butt-stock, the raised cheek-piece marked in large block letters 'ALBINO SELBACH', iron Swiss-style heel-plate, complex underlever forming the trigger-guard bow, double-set triggers, smooth walnut fore-end with moulded tip and fitted with iron sling swivels



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Estimate £350-450

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament