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I was recently gifted this old rifle from my father in-law that was his father in-laws. Story goes that my wife’s grandpa took this rifle on trade as part of some work he did. It’s been sitting for close to 40 years and need a good cleaning.

I’m not finding much info on this rifle any where in the internet and would like some help on what it is

Guss Stahl Krupp Essen is stamped on the barrel in front of the reciver. I understand that Krupp was the factory the metal was made in and Essen is the town in German it was built.

Here are some pictures on it to help

Proof marks on the receiver. St.m.G is stamped just below the wood line



Proof marks and caliber stamp on the under side of the barrel (8.7mm)



Interesting front site with two different posts



Folding rear sites



Stock cracked at the wrist and has been bolted