NickCT Posted May 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2013 This has been in my family for many, many years and my father bought it in an antique shop. I really have no idea what it is besides being labeled Stoeger Arms Corporation and "Made in Belgium". Take a look at the pics, any help with this will be much appreciated because I finally decided to try to learn more about this thing. It's 69 inches long, and there is a few makers marks on it too and the number "132" next to the makers mark. Thanks a lot for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1SG_1st_Cav Posted May 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 23, 2013 These were imported in the 1950's - 1960's by Stoeger Arms. See this link: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/243213/ Also check this link for one that sold back in 2007: http://www.gunauction.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8107117 Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted May 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 23, 2013 I don't think it is as old as you're hoping. Stoeger is still in business, and is pretty known for their sort of old-west style double barreled shotguns, as well as black powder CW era pistol repros. It looks like it might be a reproduction of a flintlock to me. Stock doesn't have the exact lines that old guns have, and the brass band halfway down the stock is something a lot of newer repros have as well. Older flintlocks and cap and ball rifles often were pinned into the stock, and I think the wide band is often used to hide the fact that a stock isn't made from one piece of wood, which would make it more expensive That, and "corporation" is also a give away that it is relatively new. My greatx4 grandpa's piece's only markings are his initials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted May 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 23, 2013 Man.....that's one long rifle! How much does it weigh, and can one man fire it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCT Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks Danny for the info! That's definitely the gun, but it's strange that mine is longer than some of the ones I looked up online. Some were about 56-57 inches total, mine is 69. JS - It weighs about 10 or 11 pounds; it's awkward to try to aim it standing up like a regular rifle because of the length (But then again, this thing is as tall as I am ), but I'd imagine if you steadied the barrel on a rock or something it'd be manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted May 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 23, 2013 If for some reason we no longer have access to modern firearms, flintlocks will have to do. Sooner or later we may be back to clubs and spears! Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 24, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 24, 2013 Since an informative answer has been given I am closing this thread as it is non US. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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