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cordite
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DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope
      #291782 - 11/12/16 06:20 AM

Many years ago I was cruising the aisles of a gun show looking for something different and interesting. I came across this little rifle and had to have it. I call it my "old man" rifle because when I am too old and feeble to carry anything else I will hopefully still be able to handle it's 5 pound weight.
It handles like a little wand. The barrel is a slim 28.5 inch octagon. Proofed 4th month 1920, it shows signs of use but is still tight and the bore is excellent with a .260 inch groove diameter. I don't think the rifle is particularly unusual but what is uncommon is that it still has its scope, a DRGM Walter Gerard in see through claw mounts.

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The 6.5x58r Sauer is about the power of the old 25-35 and I have always wanted to take it deer hunting but am afraid I would run into an elk or bear for which it would be a bit on the light side. I shoot both cast and jacketed bullets.

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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: cordite]
      #291783 - 11/12/16 06:47 AM

Thats a real salt and pepper shaker taper on the brass,is it almost impossible to come by?

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cordite
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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: gryphon]
      #291784 - 11/12/16 07:53 AM

Bertram brass is available but expensive. I understand that 9.3x72r brass can be reformed but I have not tried as it is not very available. 30-30 brass is too short. I plan to try some of the longer starline 38-55 brass sometime and see if it works better.

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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: cordite]
      #291794 - 11/12/16 09:35 AM

Lovely rifle Cordite!
Both of you might not be as young as you wish to be, but keep up your side of the bargain & both you & your 'old man' will still be going for a long time yet!
We have 2 old fellas (cousins in their 80's)that come to the club religiously once a week, they bring their old (well care for but travelled)rifles out & have a go.
Yes their eyes aren't so good anymore, they have a few breaks & a cuppa to recharge every now & then - but they have a great old time & really enjoy themselves!
I only hope I will be as good as them when I get to that age, (if I do) so keep up the good work matey; I think we'd all like to see you grass a good one in the future with the 'old man'
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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: 93x64mm]
      #291804 - 11/12/16 01:09 PM

S&B make 9.3x72R brass, part number V337692.

Waidmannsheil.

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Kiwi_bloke
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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: Waidmannsheil]
      #291810 - 11/12/16 09:00 PM

DRGM = Deutsches Reichgebrauchsmuster or German Patent, (pre 1945).

I think this model Sauer rifle was known as a "Tell". I have seen one in New Zealand in that same calibre.

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Tom_H
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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: Kiwi_bloke]
      #291837 - 12/12/16 12:41 PM

Is the safety a back or forward to fire?

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cordite
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Re: DRGM 6.5x58r stalking rifle Walter Gerard scope [Re: Tom_H]
      #291840 - 12/12/16 01:32 PM

It's the standard forward to fire.

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