Venus Waffenwerk falling block in 7x57R

[AlanBigStick]

Rainy day share…

I procured this at an auction from a gentleman liquidating his collection. I have since purchased a fine combination gun from the same person.

I believe the original receiver was built between the world wars. Venus Waffenwerk was founded by an engineer named Oscar (Oskar) Will who is well known for his airguns. Unfortunately my knowledge of this rifles pedigree ends here. Whomever took the original receiver and completed this modern build eludes me.

A few specs -
Full octagon rust blue high luster 28” barrel
Cartridge carrier
Leather covered recoil pad
Beautiful case colored receiver and block lever
Typical tang mounted safety
Milled barrel mounted sling mount
Straight grain walnut stock with Bavarian cheek piece and trim stalker style forearm
Claw mounted 30mm rings encircling VX-6 1-6x24 scope.
Double Set Trigger
Folding Leaf rear sight
Fine checkering
From all appearances it seems unfired

Alan

 

[CJW]

That's a beauty. Congrats!

 

[V42]

That's a beautiful rifle and an absolutely classy chambering!