[macelodeon]

So my Dad and I recently discovered my great grandfathers hunting rifle, used to hunt rabbits back in the day. I believe it is a (I dont know much about guns) a "break-action" gun? ("snap" barrel in half and insert bullet), it has a thumb/finger wrest on the handle area and some really **** sights. It is made out of wood and metal (rusty). It has two triggers with a very small, what looks to be a button between them, as well as a finger guard. This gun was used for hunting on the Europe area post-WW2, Heck the gun may even be pre-war! If anyone has any idea of what this rifle could be please just leave a response. MAY be posting a picture of it later if necessary.

Thanks!

*edit*
some more info about the rifle, there is a trigger system below the guard for reloading (Break top action), there is no signature to the gun, It is a rifle, It is no longer functional, as well as it was used in Germany during the war.

Here's a photo.

 

[Popeye]

Hunting rabbis?? :lol:

Pictures will help a lot.

 

[macelodeon]

damn, thought I could fix that in time xD the thing is, my Dad may not want me to post the photos on the Internet for family reasons.

 

[Popeye]

If I had to guess, I'd guess you're describing a pre-WWII rifle.

 

[macelodeon]

Here we go!

 

[Popeye]

Is there any 'writing' anywhere on the barrel or any other metal parts?

 

[macelodeon]

doesn't look like it... Do you know the gun type? like name of the triggers/reloading system?

 

[Popeye]

Double set triggers.

Break top action.

An expert did the checkering on the stock.

 

[Popeye]

Oh yeah, that rifle was made prior to WWII.

 

[deputy]

don't have a clue.....but i find it interesting..........

 

[QuickdrawMcgraw]

Did you look under the hand guard for cartouches in the metal or in the hand guard? Any on the trigger guard? Any under the barrel or on the receiver meets the barrel meets the receiver?

 

[Square target]

Is it a rifle or shotgun?

 

[macelodeon]

rifle, @Quickdrawmcgraw no I did not find any

 

[Muggsy]

If you remove the forend you'll probably find marking under the barrel. That should tell you who manufactured the gun and give you a model number. While it doesn't look like much in it's present condition don't do anything to it that may decrease it's value. The under lever and the double set triggers indicate that it was a very fine gun in it's day. If it's rare it could be worth quite a bit. You might want to send the picture to the NRA. They should be able to identify the gun for you and give you it's approximate worth.

 

[Mad Scientist]

It looks remotely like an Austrian made P. Whelte rifle.

 

[macelodeon]

Not looking to sell the gun, been in my family for generations. Just curious to see what it is. It is no longer functional so I wanted to buy spare parts and get someone to repair it etc. Thanks for the tip, will check tonight!

 

[macelodeon]

It looks remotely like an Austrian made P. Whelte rifle.

man Looks close to identical,this may be it! although there are a few differences in the metal works and barrel as well as there is a metal backplate to the stock. will go with the above comment to confirm.