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Buchsemann
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Nagel & Menz 8X57IR
#127138 - 15/02/09 04:17 PM

NE,

Here is another small bore from the Rhineland; in this case Strassburg - Baden Baden.

Marcus

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Edited by CptCurl (16/02/09 11:52 PM)

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m4220
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: Buchsemann]
#127141 - 15/02/09 05:00 PM

Marcus,

What a gorgeous set up, please provide some more details on how it shoots and if you have taken it in the field. It seems so unusual to see a complete setup like that without it being from England!

m4220

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dale
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: m4220]
#127142 - 15/02/09 05:19 PM

Marcus,

Thanks for posting, This is what I hope for every time I log on. Beautiful just beautiful.

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Buchsemann
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: dale]
#127211 - 16/02/09 05:10 AM

m4220,

This one hasn't been shot in quite a few years. It is regulated quite well and the loads that have been worked up has it holding groups of 1" to 1 1/4" at 100 yards, unless I'm mistaking for another piece. I have a target around here somewhere and have finding it and the bullet and charge combination on my list of things to do this afternoon. I have not taken it to the field as yet. I've included a picture of the emblem on the cover of the case.

Dale,

I thought you might like this one, you being a fellow collector of the small bores. Per our off-line (off NE) conversation I thought I'd take you up on the suggestion to start posting the German arms on NE.

Regards,

Marcus

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peter
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: Buchsemann]
#127213 - 16/02/09 05:35 AM

that rifle is so nice i could almost cry, a true masterpiece.

congratulations on being the lucky owner

peter

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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: peter]
#127303 - 16/02/09 11:55 PM

A beautiful double. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: CptCurl]
#132174 - 13/04/09 06:13 PM

WOW

Now, that is a nice double!

Thanks for sharing. Wish something like that turns op at the "my" gun dealer...but, dont we all?

Done any hunting with it?

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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: vegard_dino]
#132432 - 16/04/09 05:04 AM

That is just too gorgeous.

Dutch

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Buchsemann
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: Dutch44]
#132462 - 16/04/09 09:24 AM

Gentlemen,

Thank you very much for the nice comments.

It's finally getting warm enough up here (Wisconsin) to get packed up and head out to the range. I wasn't able to find the target last shot with the subject piece so I'm going to go out to do a better job of recording what I'm doing. I have that .280 Ross "clamshell" I have to take out as well and see how it does. The Ross has prompted me to go out and purchase a chronograph to "get the facts straight" with regard to velocities. I'll be sure to supplement the NE post/s when I get things worked out or up ... I suppose both.

Regards,

Marcus

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He who can call today his own:
He who, secure within, can say,
Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

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DUGABOY1
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: Buchsemann]
#143786 - 16/10/09 11:57 AM

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NE,

Here is another small bore from the Rhineland; in this case Strassburg - Baden Baden.

Marcus

That is a beautiful rifle, but the joker who screwed up that muzzle end should be hung at dawn. That looks like it was done with a wood rasp, then stippled with a NAIL SET! IMO ruined an otherwise beautiful rifle. DAMN!!!

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Buchsemann
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: DUGABOY1]
#143789 - 16/10/09 01:44 PM

DUGABOY1,

Well I don't know about the wood rasp scenario but I will agree that the decision to punch the rings about the muzzle block was certainly different, and the reason I included the photo in my post. I prefer the more typical cross-hatching or scroll work like most but what does one do? Many years ago there was a 9.3X74R mate to this one (identical receiver and all) for sale on the GGCA's (German Gun Collectors Association) website, back in the day when they had a "For Sale" section, I'd like to know if it had received the same treatment to it's muzzle.

Regards,

Buchseman

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He who can call today his own:
He who, secure within, can say,
Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: Buchsemann]
#143792 - 16/10/09 03:02 PM

Superb!!!!
What a fantastic rifle, very well made, in great condition, and beautifully photographed.
Thanks for showing us.

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Buchsemann
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Re: Nagel & Menz 8X57IR [Re: 4seventy]
#143982 - 20/10/09 03:38 AM

4seventy,

Thank you for your kind comments of appreciation for the little guy.

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Buchseman

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He who can call today his own:
He who, secure within, can say,
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