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KimH · August 25, 2014, 06:09 PM

I have a question about a German “Schuetzen rifle” - it says "Victor Trülzsch in Nürnberg" on the barrel. It’s basically covered with hand carving and engraving.

My uncle brought it back from occupied Germany at the end of WWII. His unit was disarming German homes, and they put confiscated rifles in the street- muzzles on the curb, and stocks on the street. Then they ran over them with a tank. I guess that’s war- effective, but imagine the antiques that were lost… My uncle saw this particular rifle about to be crushed, and saved it and took it back to the States.

Anyway, I decided it was time to put it on the market- sad but true. It's listed here:

http://www.oldetymestuffe.com/aboutus604.html

Better pix on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/kimhill/5YEpS2

But I found out today that the auction is happening weeks sooner than I expected- actually this Thursday, 8/25, and now I'm nervous. I set a reserve price of $3,000 for it, and I’m not sure if that’s the appropriate amount. Does anyone here have any perspective on this? I only have two days left to change this…

Thanks!

Kim

August 25, 2014, 06:09 PM	#1
KimH Junior Member Join Date: August 25, 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 4	German Schuetzen/Schutzen Rifle question… I have a question about a German “Schuetzen rifle” - it says "Victor Trülzsch in Nürnberg" on the barrel. It’s basically covered with hand carving and engraving. My uncle brought it back from occupied Germany at the end of WWII. His unit was disarming German homes, and they put confiscated rifles in the street- muzzles on the curb, and stocks on the street. Then they ran over them with a tank. I guess that’s war- effective, but imagine the antiques that were lost… My uncle saw this particular rifle about to be crushed, and saved it and took it back to the States. Anyway, I decided it was time to put it on the market- sad but true. It's listed here: http://www.oldetymestuffe.com/aboutus604.html Better pix on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/kimhill/5YEpS2 But I found out today that the auction is happening weeks sooner than I expected- actually this Thursday, 8/25, and now I'm nervous. I set a reserve price of $3,000 for it, and I’m not sure if that’s the appropriate amount. Does anyone here have any perspective on this? I only have two days left to change this… Thanks! Kim