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Post by Peacefulguns » Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:29 pm

Hi Everyone,

I am based in Patna and I must say this site has been very helpful to me in gaining knowledge.

I have a V C Schilling 1916 .311 bore rifle which belonged to my great grandfather. It takes 7.9 Mauser bullets of which I have a few.

What would be the market value of this gun? The owner of Capital Guns says he can get bullets for this gun. I got Amit's mobile number from this site so thanks again for posting it.

Thanks in advance.

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Post by Vikram » Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:06 am

Welcome to IFG.

What does the markings on the rifle say about the calibre? It usually should be in metric as yours looks like a German/Austrian rifle. .711 measures to 7.92 which indicates that it is a 8X57. Could you please post a few photos of it?

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Post by Peacefulguns » Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:57 am

Thanks Vikram. Will post a few pictures. The gun has been used very sparingly.

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Post by dr.jayakumar » Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:30 am

welcome friend.the gun has to be sparingly used as you can't find catridges.this is an unusual calibre and catridges are difficult find.you should be happy if you find a buyer.
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Post by nagarifle » Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:50 am

its amazing how many guns are in India which can not be used for lack of shoots
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Post by Peacefulguns » Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:51 am

It seems this caliber is easily available in Europe. Maybe I should export it!

Can adapters be used to change the caliber ?

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Post by dr.jayakumar » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:09 pm

Peacefulguns wrote:It seems this caliber is easily available in Europe. Maybe I should export it!

Can adapters be used to change the caliber ?
Doubtful about the availability.
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Post by Vikram » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:23 pm

Peacefulguns wrote:Can adapters be used to change the caliber ?
No.
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Post by Prabhath » Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:16 pm

Welcome aboard.

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Post by Peacefulguns » Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:15 pm

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As you can see it needs a little cleaning but I am working on it.
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Post by Peacefulguns » Fri Nov 08, 2013 3:42 pm

One gun dealer just told me that bullets for this rifle are available. In fact he says he will sell me around 10 bullets in a few days. He said they are being imported and the process takes a little time.

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Post by Vikram » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:26 pm

That is a nice rifle there,Peacefulguns. Is it possible for you to post a few more photographs, a few more close-up shots of the action, sights, markings, if any, etc? Thank you.


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Post by Peacefulguns » Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:32 pm

Hi Folks,

Amit of Capital Guns is quoting Rs475 for 226grain bullets for my rifle. I have a feeling that it's too excessive. Can some one advise please?

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