Hi Kuduae, Pjaln

I was hoping to hear from you on this one and thank you for that fascinating amount of detail.

I did buy the rifle, can't seem to take my own advice and buy only the best examples - always seduced by these kinds of guns. I will do a chamber cast and let you know what I find.

Regarding the number, is it just a coincidence that 47252 fits into the timeline in the sequencing of Oberndorf numbers in the Speed book, or are you speaking of the no. 754 on the top of the barrel as being the VC Schilling number?

Also, there is an under barrel marking of 9.9 gr (or 8.9 gr). Is this of any help in determining chambering?

Do you think the rifle was stocked at Schilling or elsewhere? I assume the Lyman front sight and ramp and the 35 sight would have been added by VL&D or elsewhere.

Is the mark above the 'crown over B' a German proof mark or a trademark?

thanks again